Almaty International Airport 35 min
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (19 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Shymbulak (17 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Nylon Pool (34 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Ile-Alatau National Park (7 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Republic Palace (19 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Kok Tobe (36 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Almaty Zoo (25 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Zenkov's Cathedral (25 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. First President park (26 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (5 min) Medeo (6 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Kok-Zhaylyau (24 min) Alpine skiing, mountain, ski resort, and skiing Almaty Central Mosque (27 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Central Park (23 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (26 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. |