Almaty International Airport 27 min
Almaty Central Mosque (8 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Medeo (33 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (7 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Nylon Pool (19 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Nur.kz (11 min) Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (14 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Almaty Zoo (12 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Ile-Alatau National Park (33 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. First President park (17 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Shymbulak (43 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Kok Tobe (27 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Zenkov's Cathedral (5 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Republic Palace (10 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (7 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Central Park (9 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. |