Almaty International Airport 20 min
Central Park (11 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Almaty Central Mosque (9 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (19 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Republic Palace (17 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Zelenyy Bazar (11 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (13 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Almaty Zoo (13 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. First President park (24 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Kok Tobe (33 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Nur.kz (20 min) Zenkov's Cathedral (11 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Nylon Pool (20 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Ile-Alatau National Park (40 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Medeo (39 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. |