Almaty International Airport 23 min
First President park (11 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (17 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Kok Tobe (21 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Zenkov's Cathedral (12 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Shymbulak (33 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Almaty Central Mosque (14 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Ile-Alatau National Park (23 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Nur.kz (10 min) Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Butakovskoye Ushchel'ye (12 min) Medeo (22 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Republic Palace (8 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central Park (12 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Nylon Pool (19 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Zoo (13 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. |