Almaty International Airport 26 min
Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (8 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Nur.kz (10 min) Almaty Zoo (10 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (8 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Medeo (28 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Almaty Central Mosque (8 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Ile-Alatau National Park (28 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Zenkov's Cathedral (6 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (9 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. First President park (14 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Kok Tobe (24 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Shymbulak (38 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Republic Palace (17 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central Park (10 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Nylon Pool (18 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure |