Almaty International Airport 24 min
Almaty Central Mosque (18 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (8 min)
Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Republic Palace (13 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history First President park (20 min)
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Nur.kz (15 min) Almaty Zoo (9 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Shymbulak (46 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Kok Tobe (30 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (9 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Central Park (8 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Ile-Alatau National Park (36 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (17 min)
Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Nylon Pool (18 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Medeo (36 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Zenkov's Cathedral (7 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. | 
