Almaty International Airport 29 min
Medeo (30 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Central Park (12 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Shymbulak (40 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. 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. Zenkov's Cathedral (9 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Almaty Central Mosque (11 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Ile-Alatau National Park (30 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (11 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. A. Kasteev Art Museum (7 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Almaty Zoo (13 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Nylon Pool (16 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Republic Palace (7 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Park 28 Panfilovtsev (11 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Nur.kz (8 min) |