Almaty International Airport 23 min
Almaty Central Mosque (12 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (8 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Republic Palace (12 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. Nylon Pool (20 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Ile-Alatau National Park (24 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Nur.kz (10 min) First President park (13 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Almaty Zoo (10 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Central Park (10 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Kok Tobe (23 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (11 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Shymbulak (34 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Zenkov's Cathedral (10 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Medeo (24 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. |