Almaty International Airport 34 min
A. Kasteev Art Museum (9 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. First President park (9 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (15 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Nylon Pool (13 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Park 28 Panfilovtsev (22 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (22 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Almaty Central Mosque (22 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Medeo (34 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Kok Tobe (19 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Zenkov's Cathedral (20 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Botanical Garden (10 min) Ile-Alatau National Park (34 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Shymbulak (44 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Central Park (21 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Zelenyy Bazar (22 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. |