Almaty International Airport 25 min
Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Almaty Zoo (14 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Nur.kz (5 min) Shymbulak (37 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Nylon Pool (14 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Ile-Alatau National Park (27 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Medeo (26 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (8 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Central Park (14 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Zenkov's Cathedral (11 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. First President park (10 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Kok Tobe (20 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Almaty Central Mosque (13 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. A. Kasteev Art Museum (16 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Republic Palace (8 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history |