Almaty International Airport 31 min
Medeo (10 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Nylon Pool (30 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Park 28 Panfilovtsev (23 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Almaty Central Mosque (24 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Republic Palace (16 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (16 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Zenkov's Cathedral (21 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Central Park (20 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Shymbulak (20 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Kok Tobe (32 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (17 min) Ile-Alatau National Park (10 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Kok-Zhaylyau (21 min) Alpine skiing, mountain, ski resort, and skiing Almaty Zoo (22 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. First President park (22 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. |