Balkhash Airport
Central Park (10 min) Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals. Ile-Alatau National Park (26 min) Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more. Zenkov's Cathedral (11 min) This wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral was consecrated in 1907. Nylon Pool (21 min) Coral reef, snorkeling, and adventure Almaty Central Mosque (13 min) Huge mosque built in white marble, with gilded domes, ceramic calligraphy & a towering minaret. First President park (12 min) Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events. Museum of Kazakh Musical Instruments (13 min) Established in 1980, this museum features Kazakh folk instruments & other musical instruments. Republic Palace (6 min) Palace, concert, architecture, and history Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan (16 min) Large museum with diverse collection of art & cultural artifacts exploring history of Kazakhstan. Zelenyy Bazar (11 min) High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits. Shymbulak (36 min) Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities. Medeo (26 min) Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey. Kok Tobe (22 min) Landmark mountain offering a cable car line with city views, playground, roller coaster & eateries. Almaty Zoo (12 min) Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats. Park 28 Panfilovtsev (13 min) A 44-acre park commemorating WWII heroes with wooden cathedral & folk instrument museum buildings. |