Almaty International Airport 35 min
Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (17 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. A. Kasteev Art Museum (11 min) Art museum with a vast array of paintings & sculptures, from the 16th century to recent works. Almaty Central Mosque (25 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Zenkov's Cathedral (23 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Central Park (24 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. First President park (8 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Family Park (8 min) Park and water park Park 28 Panfilovtsev (25 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Almaty Zoo (25 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Ile-Alatau National Park (36 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Kok Tobe (17 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Nur.kz (12 min) Shymbulak (47 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Medeo (36 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Nylon Pool (7 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure |