Almaty International Airport 24 min
Nur.kz (11 min) Almaty Zoo (8 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Central Park (8 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Ile-Alatau National Park (28 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (6 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (8 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. First President park (15 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (6 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Almaty Central Mosque (7 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Nylon Pool (18 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Medeo (27 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Kok Tobe (25 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. Zenkov's Cathedral (19 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Republic Palace (15 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history |