Almaty is the largest city of Kazakhstan. It is located in the mountainous area of the south; It is the most populous and cosmopolitan city with a population of around 18 lakhs. It has a humid continental climate with pleasant hot summers and cold winters.
With an outlier of skyscrapers, leafy parks, coffee shops, and museums, it’s attracting visitors. The city is considered the major commercial and cultural centre of Kazakhstan. Almaty has a lot of things to offer for everyone, whether it’s adventure, attractions, shopping or just walking the streets of Almaty.
Some top attractive destinations of this city are Zenkov Cathedral, Ile-Alatau national park, Kazakh museum of folk musical instruments, Arasan Baths, green market, and Kok-Tobe.
Being the main city, Almaty has played a major role in contributing to the country’s tourism. It is rich in history and culture, and they still hold on to it proudly. Know more about Almaty Travel Information and best places and tourist attractions in Almaty along with best quality photographs on DookShare.
Almaty Natural Attractions Photos
Shymbulak Ski Resort
The resort is located in Medeu Valley which is 25 km outside of Almaty city. It is a popular tourist spot and has over three ski lifts which go high above 3200 meters above sea level.
Medeo Skating Rink
The outdoor speed skating rink sits 1,691 meters above sea level. It is located in a Medeo valley taking a capacity of 8,500 people.
Kok-Tobe Hill
It is a mountain which stands at a height of 1100 meters and gives panoramic views of the city in all directions. There’s a cable car ride which goes all the way up to the hilltop and see the oldest parts of Almaty.
Paragliding
Almaty offers many places to try paragliding and it has attracted many tourists and pilots from all over the world. There’s always an instructor to help you at the paragliding activity.
River Rafting
Almaty offers good places which are ideal for river rafting in places such as charyn river, chilik river, iil river, karkara river, kosku river, and the turgen river.
Big Almaty Lake
It is one of the biggest lake in Kazakhstan and located at an altitude of 2511m. It is also part of a national park. Higher up, there, the Tien-Shan Astronomical Observatory can be observed.
Charyn Canyon
The canyon is part of the Charyn National Park; it is a popular tourist attraction in Almaty. The canyons changed over time and they gained beautiful color formations, shapes, and sizes.
Altyn-Emel National Park
The National Park was created in 1996 and located near Lake Kapchagai. It is a deserted area which has rock terrain but features great flora, fauna, and the singing dunes.
Issyk Lake
The Lake is located near the city of Esik and is undoubtedly a famous lake in Kazakhstan. It is 1756 above sea level and was formed thousands of years ago.
Kolsai Lake
Recreational Activities
Gorky Central Park of Culture and Leisure
Gorky Park is also known as Central Park and covers an area of about 100 hectares. It was named after Maxim Gorky, the Russian author. The park features flowers, amusement park, etc.
Rock Climbing
Almaty is surrounded by mountain ranges and therefore makes it an ideal place for rock climbing. Several tours offer this activity in many parts of Almaty.
Trolley Park
This is one of Asia’s largest parks which consist of 7 tracks. It is a place for adventure, thrill, and fun. There’s a cable car which flies over the gorge with a length of 560 meters.
Ski Trail
Skiing in Kazahstan is an experience for anyone who travels to the country. One of the most popular skiing resorts is located in Shymbulak offering opportunities to skiers and snowboarders.
Paintball
This is an extreme sport which is found in many activities centers of Almaty. They have a wide variety of guns with a big area space for fun and adventurous thrives.
Dolphin Show
The Dolphin shows are held in Dolphinarium nemo where the dolphins perform impressive shows. It is about 50 minutes long and the view is pretty close to watch it.
Aqua Park Almaty
It is located in central park in Almaty and a good place for relaxing or enjoying a day out with families and friends. The Aquapark features lots of pools, slides, etc.
First President’s Park Almaty
The park offers a spectacular mountain backdrop and many concerts are held here. The annual music festival is always organized in this park. It was opened in 2011 as an honor to the first president of Kazakhstan.
Eight Lakes Park Resort
Falcon Farm Sunkar
It is a bird show on training the birds how to prey and hunt for their food. The programs are done in English too and it’s a great place for fun and entertainment.
Almaty Metro
The metro was opened in 2011 and became the second metro in Central Asia. It owns 74 car trainsets and they are expanding it.
Zelyony Bazaar (Green Bazaar)
It is also known as the Green Market and it sells almost everything here, from food, vegetables, fruits, clothes, furniture, etc. It is located close to the Paniflov Park in Almaty.
Rakhat Chocolate Factory Outlet
The factory is one of the largest confectioner’s manufacturers in Kazakhstan. It is located along the Zenkova Street and its factory dates back to 70 years. They have a wide collection of chocolates, candies, cookies, etc
Dostyk Plaza
It is a shopping mall located in the heart of Almaty and has many useful shops which range from food, clothes, electronics, books, coffee shops. It also has an amusement center and exhibition gallery.
Cathedral & Mosque
Ascension Cathedral
The Russian orthodox cathedral is claimed to be the world’s second tallest building in the world. It stands at a height of 56 meters tall and completed in 1907. Today, it is used for religious purposes.
St. Nicholas Cathedral
The Russian Orthodox Church was built in 1909 and made in a very traditional style of relics and icons. It was closed for a while but reopened in 1980 and continue to be a religious site.
The Central Mosque of Almaty
This is one of the largest mosques in Almaty and made for the capacity of 7000 visitors. Its foundation was laid in 1994 and completed in 1991. It is a popular religious and tourist site.
Museums in Almaty
Museum of Folk Music Instruments named after Yihlasa
It is a musical instrument museum located in Almaty which was erected in 1908. It used to be a House of Officials and later transformed into a museum, named after Great Kazakh musician Ykylas.
The Museum of Arts of the Republic of Kazakhstan
In 1965, the Government provide a gallery of its own and turned into the StateMuseum of Arts. The museum is rich and diverse and has precious collection with more than 25000 art objects.
Archeology Museum
It is a fascinating museum which comprises 4 departments of museums in it including the Archeology, Rare books, Kazakh history and one other. It is inside the scientific research and a great place to learn about the culture and history of the country.
Abay Opera House Almaty
It was built in 1934 and named after Abay Qunanbayuli, the famous composer, poet, and philosopher. The opera house has witnessed over forty western Kazakh pieces.
Akimat House Almaty
It is a government building that has several commercial places below it. It is located on the Republic Square, the Monument of Independence, The Presidential Residence, and a few others.
Almaty Central Stadium
It was built in 1958 and stands a podium offering about 23, 804 seats. The playing field is a natural grass commonly used only for football matches.
Almaty Zoo
It covers 21 hectares of area and on the eastern side of the city. It has a wide collection of wildlife wolf, a wild ram, deer, golden eagle, and many others.
Monuments in Almaty
The Beatles Monument
This cartoonist youthful presentation was created by Eduard Kazaryan, which stands near the Almaty tower and have become an active and popular attraction for the tourists.
Monument to Zhambyl Zhabayev
This monument is of the great Kazakh akyn Zhambyl Zhabayev who was Kazakh’s national poet, a bard and an artist who was known for his simple folk art.
Spa’s in Almaty
Almaty is surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery, and it’s an ideal place to experience spa treatment and melt away in the relaxing and rejuvenating hammams, steam rooms, sauna, and showers. There are so many spa centers and resorts in Almaty which aims to provide you with the best treatment and practices by the experts in the industry. Some inspiring spa places you should visit in Almaty is:
Arasan Wellness & SPA
Tau Spa
Casino in Almaty
There are five legal gambling facilities in many parts of the country. There are different types of gambling activities in Almaty such as casinos and sports betting parlors. One of the largest gambling cities in the country is Kapchagay which has over 9 gambling facilities. Being the largest city in Kazakhstan, Almaty offers several luxurious casinos for any kind of gaming games.
Royal Plaza Casino
Bombay Casino
Bellagio Casino
Famous Hotels in Almaty
Almaty has several hotels that deliver a level of comfort in many forms of accommodation ranging from luxurious, standard and budget hotels. Most of the hotels meet the international standards. There is a wide variety of luxurious hotels as well as a new one which are at a reasonable price.
Hotel Ritz Carlton (5 Star)
Hotel Rixos Almaty (5 Star)
Hotel Royal Tulip (5 Star)
Hotel InterContinental Almaty (5 Star)
Hotel Rahat Palace Almaty (5 Star)
Grand Aiser Hotel (4 Star)
Grand Mir Hotel (4 Star)
Indian Restaurants in Almaty
Mirchi Restaurants
Mantra Restaurant
Bombay to Beirut Restaurant Almaty
Tandoor Restaurant Almaty
Almaty International Airport
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