Almaty International Airport 30 min
First President park (6 min)
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (21 min)
A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. Central Park (19 min)
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Almaty Zoo (20 min)
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Shymbulak (42 min)
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (12 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 (22 min)
Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. Kok Tobe (16 min)
Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Ile-Alatau National Park (31 min)
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Nylon Pool (14 min)
Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Nur.kz (13 min) Republic Palace (16 min)
Palace, concert, architecture, and history Medeo (31 min)
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Zenkov's Cathedral (19 min)
This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. | 
