Almaty International Airport 22 min
Medeo (21 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (4 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. First President park (11 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Zenkov's Cathedral (11 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Central Park (11 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Almaty Zoo (12 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (10 min) Almaty Central Mosque (14 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Nylon Pool (19 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Republic Palace (7 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Kok Tobe (21 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Nur.kz (10 min) Shymbulak (32 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Ile-Alatau National Park (22 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. |