Almaty International Airport 32 min
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (14 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Medeo (32 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Ile-Alatau National Park (33 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Kok Tobe (21 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Nur.kz (15 min) Central Park (19 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. First President park (11 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Shymbulak (43 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Almaty Central Mosque (18 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Nylon Pool (10 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Zenkov's Cathedral (16 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. A. Kasteev Art Museum (4 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Almaty Zoo (19 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Republic Palace (13 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Park 28 Panfilovtsev (18 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. |