Kok Tobe is a popular mountain in Almaty, offering a cable car line that provides stunning city views. The area features a variety of attractions including a playground, roller coaster, and eateries. Visitors can also explore nearby natural attractions such as Sunkar international ski jumping complex, chimbulak ski resort, Medeu, and Big Almaty Lake. Additionally, the park boasts modern infrastructure with landscaped alleys and terraces along with numerous restaurants and attractions.
Beautiful,calm & Mind refreshing
Mir Mustaffa — Google review
Listen it's mostly filled with typical Carnival games and attractions.
It does however offer a great view of the city, and the hill coaster is pretty good. Nice place for gifts too and to spend a small day having fun.
D'Axel Vargas — Google review
We went up by car although there is a cable car as well. Kok-Tobe Hill is a popular tourist attraction in Almaty. It’s a small mountain —200 meters over Almaty offering superb views over the city and surrounding mountains. Well worth the effort.
Ross Daniels — Google review
One of the favorite places in Almaty. Beautiful nature. It’s worth visiting. You can go there with friends or family. A bunch of restaurants. Lots of places for kids, including mini zoo :)
Zuhra Burkitbayeva — Google review
The mountains in the Almaty . There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. Kok tobe is a very beautiful and popular place in Almaty
Arvind Patel — Google review
Kok Tobe, an amusement park not too far from the city center. On a small mountain with with good views of the city. A bit of fun.
Jan J — Google review
Beautiful sunset and night views of Almaty city. In Oct 2023 first week, Cable car was closed for maintenance for a few days. Vans were carrying people to the top as an alternative on the paid basis only.
Yogesh Gupta — Google review
Kok Tobe, Almaty. Its definitely worth it taking the cable car located nearby the metro station Abay to Kok Tobe. On a beautiful day you can get different views, walk around the park there, ride with the Ferries wheel, children can play on different small attractions and finally you can have a treat in the restaurant there. A ride uphill and back for a single person was 2000.- Tenge today.
Thomas Sauer — Google review
Very nice place to visit Almaty. I recommand you to buy ticket from Dostyk for both sides....
Shakhnoza Yakubjanova — Google review
Very nice place to go evening with family and chill.
ALI SINAH — Google review
The weather was sprinkling when we arrive at the jump off. It was nearly sunset when ride the cable car. It was cold and so foggy.
The cable car ride was so smooth and we like it very much!
On the top, we are so happy to roam around as there are alot of activities you can do.
There is a mini zoo with exotic animals, there are arcades, restaurants, souvenir shops and what we really enjoyed was the Beatles Monument - it was the highlight of the Kok Tobe! We sing, dance and took a lot of pictures!
A nice and must visit place when to travel to Kazakhstan!
Jem Callos — Google review
Kok tobe is like an amusement park. You can take a gondola to go up and it will cost you 5000 tenge back and forth. There are ferris wheels, statues and a little zoo. There are also restaurants and shops selling souvenirs.
Cat Pro — Google review
Kok Tobe cable car ride is located in the city of Almaty. 15min walk from DOSTYK Plaza.
There is no rush at the counter and 5000T is the cost per person for the return journey. I recommend buying a return ticket for visitors otherwise each single trip will cost 3000T p/p.
The Alpine skiing coaster (price chart is attached with Picture and Traditional Costume photography with falcon will cost 2000T per photo.
Semeer Ibrahim Kallare — Google review
Kok Tobe offers a mesmerizing escape in Almaty. The panoramic views from the cable car are breathtaking, showcasing the city's beauty. At the top, the amusement park and the giant TV tower add to the charm. The variety of activities, from the mini zoo to souvenir shops, caters to diverse interests. However, maintenance of some attractions could be improved. The atmosphere is lively, especially in the evenings with street performances. Dining options are limited, but the experience is worth it. Overall, Kok Tobe is a must-visit, providing a unique blend of nature and entertainment in Almaty.
Dhruval Savaliya — Google review
Very beautiful place with a Ariel view of Almaty city … we can use ropeway to go to the top.. it has some fun entertainment items like giant wheel, roller coaster etc.. we went during snow fall and was beautiful at night .. there are some souvenir shops too
arun s — Google review
On the top of hill. Lovely view of cityline. You can go with gandola too. Nice for short visit and fresh air and natural views. A little zoo is there too.
vivek passi — Google review
The journey to Kok Tobe itself is an adventure, with the option to take a cable car that provides stunning views of the landscape below.
Keerthan — Google review
It’s a great place for entertainment you must ride a roller coaster it’s an amazing ride.
Mohammad Saqib — Google review
I really enjoyed being there though it was very cold. I enjoyed all the rides and moments. The rope was really amazing. I could buy something from the shop that I could take it home.
DJ KNIX OFFICIAL — Google review
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Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a must-visit in Almaty, offering a rich and diverse collection of artifacts that delve into the history and culture of Kazakhstan. The museum showcases archaeological findings, cultural objects, and even features the iconic Golden Man, a national symbol. Visitors can also explore the Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen for insights into World War II history and pay homage at the First Presidents Park with its picturesque mountain backdrop.
A must visit to understand the ancient history, culture and civilization of great country Kajakistan, the frontal area is under renovation so one has to walk around the place to find the entrance, the exhibits are marvelous
Madan Gopal Madabhushi — Google review
The building is impressive and located in a lovely park.
The museum itself is okay, there are a few nice objects but nothing that will blow your mind. Mostly recreations rather than actual archeological artifacts. There was a very charming series of dioramas about the various ethnic groups living in Kazakhstan.
Go if you have the time, but don’t worry about missing it, if coming here strains your itinerary.
Ken White — Google review
Fantastic museum with plenty of exhibits across a broad range of subjects. Wonderful architecture in the building design. Well worth taking the time to visit. A mere 500 Tenge entrance fee in 2024. Lots of things to see and you could easily pass a few hours away here if you are interested in history, museums and Kazakhstan. Almaty itself is a wonderful city to visit
laoiscyclist blogspot — Google review
National museum, slightly strange though. There's a hall in the middle where there was a Christmas market in december, surrounded by the museum rooms around. Many of the rooms were closed. The only exhibits I could access were an ethnographic collection, an exhibition on Kazakh independence and a bunch of stuffed animals.
Marko — Google review
It was such a nice place but unfortunately no english or arabic museum guide. But it shows how Kazakh culture is rich with information.
R. R. — Google review
largest museum building space and one of the largest museums in Central Asia. The huge museum occupied lots of Kazakhs’ artifact most significant collection of Kazakh historical. A whole day could
be well spent if you are interested in Kazakh’s history.
Nijaya I — Google review
Very chaotic both for ticket price and visiting policy. First, entrance fees is 500, there are another 1000 for the anthropology hall and 1000 for another hall that I didn’t enter, another 1300 for the golden hall. So in order to enter all the halls you need to pay 3800. The price is fine, as long as you actually allow people to really see all the artifacts. I was chased out after I entered the hall for less than 30 mins. In the golden hall I argued for a bit and the staff let me finish. Thank you. But in the anthropology hall the staff just turned off the lights and forced me to leave. Never had such experience before in other countries or even in other museums in this country: Astana, Shymkent, etc. nowhere. Also, no photo allowed, even with phone in these two halls. No further comments, if this is the policy I respect. Also there is no good catalog sold there about these spectacular ancient artifacts. The 500 fee could let you in for the rest of the halls, which allowed photos by phone. But you could only enter once. At first I thought the upper level of the archaeological hall was connected to another hall so I went out for lunch and hoping to get there through another path. But it turned out not connected to anything. So by the time I was back and wanted to enter again, the staff wouldn’t let me in because I have already entered it…. Again, never had such problems before anywhere. The ticket chart did not say anything about the entry policy, photo policy (but the staff will remind you and there are signs on the wall) and there is no option for paying extra to take photos like some other comments said. What a nice and friendly museum. I understand very well that this museum is owned by the state and dedicated to the people here, and as a academic and someone very fascinated by the history and culture of this country I had an indeed very unpleasant experience, not very helpful for learning in my opinion. The feelings are subjective but facts are facts. Decide yourself whether you still want to go.
Christina Zhou — Google review
500 for a ticket. No wait on weekdays. Most of the text is in local language except few areas. Good to have insight into the history and diaspora of Kazakhstan. Building containing museum is very beautiful itself. 1 hour max
Rizwan Sohail — Google review
Amazing museum and it has a lot of information and lot of anvient history can be known. The fossils depicted inside the museum are really informative. The Kazakh culture information and depiction is really amazing. I was very amused by the amount of information that was given and the way fossila are preserved.
Pooja Patial — Google review
Don't forget to pay for additional ticket to get access to the protected room for the museum's gold and jewelry collection. It costs 1300 Tenge on top of the regular entry fee. You can ask for a guide who speaks English and several other languages. No photo and video is allowed in here. There are very interesting and extremly fine handmade gold aertifact and precious stone on display.
denny hardy — Google review
I like the place; it is fantastic to see and visit the museum and to know more about Kazakh culture
Maha Al Hammadi — Google review
Loved the artifacts especially on the local content with some nice historic pieces. The mammoth remains are beautiful and the O'Dea of three levels building onto the present of the country is a nice idea.
Salim Al Flaiti — Google review
My visit to the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan left me utterly mesmerized and deeply appreciative of the rich history and culture preserved within its walls. From the moment I stepped into the museum, I was struck by the stunning architecture that beautifully reflects the essence of Kazakhstan's heritage.
Inside, I was greeted by an impressive array of museum pieces that vividly narrate the story of Kazakhstan's past. I was particularly amazed by the meticulously curated exhibits that showcase the traditions, culture, and language of the Kazakh people. It was heartwarming to see how our Kazakh cousins have preserved their identity through the ages and proudly displayed it for the world to admire.
The archeology hall was a highlight of my visit, where I was transported through time as I explored prehistoric artifacts and learned about the rise and migration of the Turkic people, culminating in the establishment of the ancestral Kazakh states. It was a fascinating journey that deepened my understanding of Kazakhstan's rich historical tapestry.
Upstairs, the artwork on display was simply breathtaking. The way it adorned the walls added another layer of beauty to the museum experience, immersing visitors in the artistic expression of Kazakh culture.
While my experience at the museum was overwhelmingly positive, I couldn't help but notice the language barrier for non-Kazakh speakers. While I found it incredibly easy to communicate with the staff in Turkish, English seemed to be lacking. I believe that by implementing English language signage and ensuring that staff members are proficient in English, the museum could attract even more visitors from around the world, enriching their understanding of Kazakhstan's history and culture.
In conclusion, my visit to the Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan was nothing short of extraordinary. It's a treasure trove of knowledge and a testament to the enduring spirit of the Kazakh people. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to embark on a fascinating journey through time and culture.
Bal Tovna — Google review
All information about Kazakhstan is available. You get to see all the light from this viewpoint till the present day. If you have come to Almaty then you must see this place. The ticket for entry is 500/-tenge.
Tanveer sambi — Google review
Many sectors in the museum. We started with wildlife and birds section. Moved to painting, ancient buildings, factories, statues, different tribes in the region and others.
Abu Firas — Google review
A nice place to learn about the country's history and culture. There's a Bazaar of people offering souvenirs. The museum could've been better lit up, so it'll look more inviting.
Intan Goyana — Google review
It's the largest and most important museum in Almaty, worth a visit while exploring the city. There are 4 main halls, each with a special focus on one particular aspect of life in Kazakhstan. The museum's building is old and the air conditioning during the summer months may not be sufficient. It would also help if they have boxes in the cloakroom to leave the backpack whole visiting.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari — Google review
Interesting for a first time visitor, unfortunately not in all rooms English translation, the expositions are displayed in partly oldfashioned way
Located in Almaty, the Museum of Musical Instruments is a must-visit attraction for music enthusiasts. Established in 1980, this museum showcases a diverse collection of Kazakh folk instruments as well as musical instruments from Central Asia. Housed in a historic wooden building at the east end of Panfilov Park, the museum features traditional Kazakh instruments such as wooden harps, horns, bagpipes, and stringed instruments like dombra and kobyz.
Мuseum of musical instruments named after Ykylas Dukenuly is one of my favorites. There are many national instruments that were used by famous kazakh writers, authors. The thing which I liked the most is seeing various types of dombras ranging from Russian,Uzbek to ours. Despite that I was delighted to hear sound of music insight the building. Overall, I highly recommend to you, go and enjoy.
Sevara Babakeldieva — Google review
A fascinating cross section of instruments from the region. Great exhibits and lovely presentation of the instruments. Placards were also in English which was appreciated! Left me eager to find examples of music made with the various instruments and I do wish there was a small gift shop with a few examples of the smaller portable ones available.
Alex Berger — Google review
Fascinating museum exhibiting different musical instruments both local and foreign. The presentation is innovative as some of the instruments were suspended in mid air by fine plastic cords. Could be more interesting to play video clips of how some musical instruments (especially the unusual ones) are used
CK Cheong — Google review
It is a relatively small museum in Central Almaty featuring a collection of musical instruments from Kazakhstan and around the world. For an entry fee of 1500, you will get to see two main halls on either side of the building. The museum is rarely crowded and you can have enough space for yourself to explore the area.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari — Google review
Great exhibition for Kazakh Musical instruments and some historic Instruments from all over the world. Nice displays and you can book a guided tour. Definitely worth visiting. As the exhibition is not so big you can spend there from 30 min to 1.5 hours.
Thomas Sauer — Google review
Overall an OK place to visit, not much to see. The fees was 1500 tenge per person which was high for just 20mins of visit inside the place.
Gunashree S — Google review
Surprisingly good. Quite a lot of stuff with good atmosphere and it's even air conditioned. Much better maintained than the national historical museum. Explanations in English.
Recommended.
N UvA — Google review
Beautiful small museum dedicated to the folk instruments of Kazakhstan and around the world. Displays are clean and nice with some seating and a great rotating video of clips of the instruments being played.
Krishna Veerappan — Google review
The placement of all the instruments and the passage gives a very pleasant feel and builds curiosity. Loved the whole experience.
Ramya Muthulakshmi P — Google review
Excellent collection of musical instruments. The old instruments and varieties of instruments are very interesting.
The video shown in the museum also attractive.
Benenet Y — Google review
A rather interactive depiction of eastern musical instruments with videos of professionals playing some of the instruments. It's pretty much nice, cheap and doesn't take much time to visit.
Behrad Khalaf — Google review
This is a unique museum that has various types of instruments that has shaped the culture of Turkhistan. From kopuz to davul, from dombra to saz you will witness and be able to study many different, amazing and antique instruments. You will also be able to see the stuff that Turkic Kam's (shamans) instruments and 1000 years old old Turkic grave stones called balbals. I really enjoyed the place and you can also hire an English, Russian, Kahazakh language speaking guides. Most of them are students and please leave tip to them at the end of tour. I fully recommend this place.
Onur Kagan Gocebe — Google review
I honestly want to give it 5 stars, but its modest scope and lack of materials to supplement skimp descriptions do not allow me.
You can fully cover all within in hour if you pay generous attention to all exhibits, which consist of a wide range of local instruments as well as medley from around the globe. With this, I'm hopeful that eventually it can expand and live up to much higher degree of anthological value.
To the support materials shortage (imo) - there's just one screen which displays on the loop the actual playing of a number of instruments, but I believe it can be expanded to side stories in chambers dedicated to particular instruments, and of course the world collection can benefit from video aspect too.
With this nitpicking of mine out of the way, I can applaud to this well-put-together gallery, and wholeheartedly recommend to visit.
Entrance fee is currently 500kzt (about a dollar).
p.s. on the second picture one can see an Indonesian musical instrument, which I saw for the first time here, in Kazakhstan, despite my having had spent many days in museums around Nusantara in my time. So there's some hidden gems for sure.
Nestled in the Medeu Valley of the Zailiyskiy Alatau mountain range, Shymbulak is a picturesque ski resort offering over 7 miles of trails and a variety of year-round activities. Despite its smaller size compared to European resorts, it is the largest and most modern ski destination in Central Asia. The resort features numerous restaurants and a convenient locker facility. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views during the ten-minute bus ride from Almaty to reach this popular destination.
Been there only for 10 minutes. We got there to see mountains. Cable railway did not work, we used a bus. And that is definitely worth it! The view was adorable! I believe that is a great place for skiing. One should visit this place in winter
Elizaveta Cherepanova — Google review
Extraordinary scenery.
You will have to see with your own eyes to enjoy this beautiful location.
Very well maintained. Very helpful staff.
This has 3 levels and the total ticket costs approx 4400 tenge.
The best time to visit is summer as the climate at the top is very very pleasant .
Venkata Sai — Google review
Great place for skiing, snowboarding or hiking during summer time. The highest point is at 3000 meters, which is quite enough to see snow during any season. The way up will take about 40 minutes as you will have 2 stops on the way to change the line.
Stan Boykov — Google review
Best highlight of my Almaty trip. Definitely worth a visit. Worth multiple visits. The cable car fares are cheap. Very easy to reach from Almaty city centre. What a view from Tier 1. Even Tier 2 and Tier 3 are great! The lowest Tier 3 has multiple restaurants and cafés to choose from. I had lunch in Paul. Reasonably priced. You can do skiing or take drone shots and photos. You can easily spend 4 to 6 hours total. I simply loved the experience. 👍
Shadab Mallick — Google review
Excellent place, even a person who does not ski can enjoy snow thoroughly. The cable car ride is brilliant, its a relatively long ride. We need to take 3 cars to reach the top. After reaching the top you can do snow hiking and go near to a point which resembles a frozen waterfall, before going make sure you are wearing proper thermal wear because the snow at some places can be as deep as the waist. The second stop of the cable car station (where the ski slop ends) is an happening place, it has lot of restaurants and cafe's and the atmosphere is electrifying. This is a must visit place.
Brijesh Joshi — Google review
If you are ski lover then this place for you only.
Suggest to take comb1 n combi 2 ticket which take you to the top of peak.
If you are going to enjoy only, then be at shymbulak and then go towards road and walk there.
Great views of valleys, play with snow.
Lot of restaurants in all places which serves great food.
Anuj Midha — Google review
This Ski Mountain Resort was so magical and beautiful! No words can explain it in person when you personally see it with your own eyes! I'm so happy and we are so lucky that we went there without knowing that it was the last day of the winter season.
The snow are still thick and the place it really huge. The three stations for the cable car ride are so nice. We really enjoyed it!
Locals also are so friendly to us and they mistakenly talked to us in Kazakh. A must visit place in Kazakhstan!
We will definitely visit another season! :)
Jem Callos — Google review
We came here before the ski season in October and the trees were beautiful hues of yellow and orange. The 2nd and 3rd station was not open though so we could only look around the 1st station. There are many cafes and restaurants to get a bite or a drink and enjoy the views.
Penang Local — Google review
Was glad to be able to see snow even though it was only late Sep. It was a nice ski resort to visit, although it was not time yet for skiing. The trees and vegetation had started to turn yellow and red, creating a good autumn vibe. The cable car ride was smooth and quiet. It's worth a visit
CK Cheong — Google review
Captivating adventure through a snow-laden landscape. With each ascent, the panoramic views became more breathtaking, showcasing majestic mountains and shimmering snowfields. The gentle rhythm of the gondola complements the serene atmosphere, while snowfall adds a touch of enchantment to the journey. With each level, the beauty of the surroundings left us spellbound, evoking a sense of peace and wonder. Simply, its a winter masterpiece.
Nikhil Goyal — Google review
Wonderful clean air, great restaurants, activities on instruction, there is also a hotel starting from about 70usd per night standard room. It's food for family, or a lovely date
Tindo Tti — Google review
Love this place! So nice to get outside in the mountains just 30 mins from the city and have some fun from skiing or snowboarding.
Went there with my friend on Monday morning, wasn’t too crowded,so we enjoyed it.
You can rent all the skiing or snowboarding equipment directly there and have even a private/group class with your instructor.
Ainura Assylkhanova — Google review
The hike upwards is so so tiring but the view is magical so it’s really worth it! Take a jacket at all times because even in the summer, it’s very cold there )
Zu Abba — Google review
Beautiful landscapes. Lavenders are blooming all over the mountains and you could smell it in the fresh air. It was hot and sunny and little ice remains that is still melting as it’s summers now. Don’t come on July or august if you’re planning to ski. Many options for dine-in.
خولة الشيخ صالح — Google review
Visited Shymbulak last week. I was on a tour with my family and friends. Words are not enough to describe the profound beauty of this place. The weather was just fine and snow had begun to fall. Even though initially rain dampened our plans; it didn't last long. Brown mountains with snowy hills were awe-inspiring to watch and cherish. There were decent facilities to freshen up. We were guided by a wonderful person and his name is Andrei. He knew the nooks and corners of Almaty and was very really helpful; especially in communicating with the locals in Russian and Kazhakh languages. He can be reached at +77476287922. I would certainly recommend this place and it's a must visit place.
Rajesh Suresh — Google review
Excellent experience. Three cable cars take you to the top lookout spot for Shymbulak. Riding in the cable cars is wonderful but the views from the summit are amazing. At the end of the first cable car are a bunch of restaurants well worth a stop on the way up or down. There are few services further up. Wonderful way to spend a day.
Ian Warner — Google review
The views here are really scenic I visited in the summers so there was no skiing. It would be interesting to visit in the winters someday and go for skiing. There are good cafes here. One advise reach a little early as the gondola ride to the second level was not available so if you have time you can hike up the mountain.
Siddharth Ahuja — Google review
It was the second largest ski resort in Central Asia. There are 3 stages before you reach the peak. Everything was covered in ice, making it stunning and beautiful. Maybe in spring everything is green. We did the drone shot and the price is worth it.
Gneth's Life — Google review
We visited in winter minus 16 & freezing wind. But great fun as we had to change lifts three times to get to the top where the snow views were great. Also on the way down views over the large ice rink stadium.
Shymbulak, also known as Chimbulak is the largest ski resort in Central Asia at an elevation of 2,200 metres above sea level.
Ross Daniels — Google review
Most visited place in Almaty. It’s a best place in winter for ski there is cable car available that can drop on the station one and there is so many good restaurant so beautiful places to enjoy if you are coming in the winter, many things to do there but temperature is very cold -15° also have many restaurants and restaurant prices are economical cable price is also very cheaper. There is three station of cable car. You can choose first if you don’t wanna do ski I really enjoy and very affordable. If you are coming from city then you can take bus number 12 and also you can take a yandex taxi that is also very affordable.
gurpreet singh — Google review
Amazing spot in almaty Kazakhstan.
People who like ski you will definitely enjoy it with a view.
The cable car is not really expensive with 3 stops in between.
Multiple choices of coffee shops, restaurants, and bars in every stop.
I suggest taking the drone video it worth it.(cash payment)
Najed Magdiche — Google review
One of the famous ski resort in Almaty Kazakhstan. And consider the largest ski resort in Central Asia. Amazing facilities. Good place for both beginners and expert. The show quality here was amazing and one of the best for ski activity. 4.5 km cable car to reach their top and the longest cable car in Kazakhstan. Few restaurant here to enjoy especially during winter.
zues lieey — Google review
An amazing experience. The facilities provided at the shymbulak resort are top notch and it is a definite recommendation if you are in kazaksthan. The rates are worth every penny and the ski training etc are definitely recommended.
The Ascension Cathedral, a striking wooden Ukrainian-baroque Russian Orthodox cathedral consecrated in 1907, is a colorful Russian-style church located in Panfilov Park. Although it's currently closed for renovations as of August 2018, the park offers a picturesque setting for leisurely walks and people-watching. Surrounding the cathedral are other attractions like the Kazakhstan Museum of Musical Instruments and the Central State Museum.
Wonderful place. I Loved it. It's a place to visit with kids and family and have some family time. The cathedral in s too good. Wonderful prayers in church. Apart for me that the park is very near. And is a really family time spending park. I had a great time. Though I was alone. It has many things to engage kids and keep them playful .
Lots of horses, horse carts, cars, remote played cars, trains etc...to say a few.
Also is the flowers which make this place more beautiful it's full of different coloured tulips .
Also the park near where the attractions makes it icing on the cake. Have a family time on weekend with you loved ones . And also give the time for prayers.
Amen
VIPIN KUMAR — Google review
This Cathedral wad amazing with it architecture and the spritual serenity. This place is situated in a quite environment and provides you with a meditative space. The time we visited this place it was almost empty. The staff here are very friendly and you can use Google translate to communicate with them.
Girijasankar Somakumar — Google review
Amazing cathedral and surrounding areas. People spending good times outdoors and there are lots of activities to do for kids and family. A great place to spend quality time in Almaty.
Pauls Davis — Google review
Unique Cathedral. It's very calm to see with colorful vibrant colours. Inside was amazing but we not allowed to take pictures. Everything is gold inside the Cathedral and you will see it's very holy religious. You can catch every detail of the made man structure and carvings on the wall, done, window, door and etc. Surrounded with trees and pedestrian walk, garden and very near to other tourist visiting places. From here you can walk around and will see historical places. This is good starting point is you are the first timer tourist. Explore more places maybe about 1-3 hours nearest. It's located on the Google maps. Many coffee shops around this area and restaurants. Walkable with wider pedestrian and good traffic light. Buses everywhere and YANDEX GO more easy for you in Kazakhstan but NEVER use Taxi they will charged you 10x.
CR Family — Google review
Beautiful place outside and inside, it is one of an oldest wood built cathedrals. So many details and has two old fireplaces, it’s so rare. Very quiet and so spiritual. It is hard to explain emotions, just visit it and you will see.
Nino Tsagareishvili — Google review
The experience was so different ...we witnessed a wedding ceremony which was very different from what we usually see in movies ...it was amazing ...
The place is very peaceful and very colourful.
It's good if you visit the cathedral in evening because then you can enjoy in the park also...
Have a safe journey 💓
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Tanvi Gautam — Google review
Beautiful architecture made from wood. I know it doesnt look like a wooden structure but it is made of wood. U have to see it to believe it. Very impressive and beautiful.
Lee Lee — Google review
The oldest wooden church in the region and such a beautiful structure. Peaceful and quiet and welcoming all. Very very well kept.
Salim Al Flaiti — Google review
Zenkov's Cathedral is a mesmerizing blend of Russian Orthodox and Byzantine architecture. Its vibrant colors, onion-shaped domes, and intricate interiors create a sense of serenity and awe. A symbol of faith and resilience, this historic wooden structure in Almaty, Kazakhstan, is a must-see for art and culture enthusiasts.
Sharaf Chalayil — Google review
It's really wonderful place with strong history back ground. It's architecture beauty needs no words.
I was luck we visited on Sunday and witnessed the service, which was gracefull.
Aamir Ali Khan — Google review
Apparently , this is the tallest wooden Orthodox Christian cathedral in the world. It's an impressive structure. Beautiful architecture. The inside has a pious serenity that one would usually associate specifically with an Orthodox church.
Arnab Ghosh — Google review
This is truly a stunning place which is also know as Zenkov Cathedral. It a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park. We were there when the snow was falling making the atmosphere even better. The reasion why I say the Cathedral is stunning is the that it is made out of wood but without nails. Its height is 56 meters tall, and is claimed to be the second tallest wooden church in the world. It a beautiful place to see and walk around.
Ross Daniels — Google review
Beautiful cathedral and very peaceful.
Sohaib Shaheen — Google review
Words cannot explain beauties of this place and the very spiritual sense that accompanies you throughout the visit with its divine aroma and lights. Just note that I am talking from a non-Christianpoint of view!.
Zenkov is an orthodox cathedral with history. People enter with high respect to say their prayers. It is open to public though.
It's full of magnificient paintings and statues. Certainly give it a try. It's located in the middle of a huge spectacular park. You can plan to see other places around the park as well on the same visit.
Behrad Khalaf — Google review
Nice place to walk around and take cool pictures. You can feed pigeons too and it's really fun!
Instagram AYEENHIGINO — Google review
It's one the most unique churches in the world with a wooden structure. The interior is covered in golden colour and images from the bible. The church is active and there are sessions held in regularly. The entrance is free of charge.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari — Google review
I started my Kazakhstan city tour from 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park which is in the middle of Almaty. The park is free to visit at any time of the day. These heroes protected Moscow during World War II, showing Kazakhstan's strong spirit. If you walk a little further you will spot the Zenkov Cathedral with bright yellow and fancy details. It's a colorful masterpiece made of wood. This is one of the most beautiful Orthodox churches I’ve ever seen and probably the prettiest building you can find in Almaty! What’s even more fascinating is the fact that it was built with no nails and is the second tallest wooden building in the world, with a height of 56 meters! The cathedral was finished in 1907 and recently it went through a renovation process to shine more than ever.
Best time to come is during evening hours. You will find few activities that kids may love. They also have plenty of seats for you to sit and have some time for yourself and to breathe in the fresh air.
Escape to find peace — Google review
Church with interesting and unconventional styling and colours for the facade. The interior is stunning with beautiful intricate and elaborate details on the walls, ceiling, and furnishing. The good interplay of light and colourful window panes created a vibrant and awesome ambience
CK Cheong — Google review
I had a solo travel in Almaty last March 3-7 and one of the best places I've been is Anscesion Cathedral. I only used my tripod to take my pictures and a local photographer took a picture of me as well. Nothing is free of course 😅 However, they were very professional in taking pictures.
PS: The place is good for a walk and is also recommended for tourists like me 💛
vermaiine — Google review
A very beautiful cathedral like a super mini cousin of the grand one in Moscow😀
Came here for sunset and sat till they lit up the cathedral. Many kids are having a great time playing outside the compound.
Perfect to sit and people watch on an end Nov Autumn season with nice cool weather!
cava lulu — Google review
Zenkov Cathedral is a magnificent blend of Russian Orthodox architecture in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Its vibrant colors, intricate details, and historical significance make it a must-visit, offering a serene escape in the heart of the city.
Jesuino Dsa — Google review
Beautiful church. The location is just amazing. There are activities that can be done outside like ice skating, drink coffee, have something to eat and because the park is there, can take a stroll in the park as well.
Pooja Patial — Google review
Stunning Russian Orthodox cathedral in the heart of Almighty City. It is in the middle of a huge park which adds to its beauty.
The cathedral is free to visit like most of the religious places.
Satinder Singh — Google review
Beautiful cathedral , a must visit if you have a tour in almaty.
The Big Almaty Lake is a stunning alpine reservoir situated at an altitude of 2500m in the Ile-Alatau National Park near Almaty, Kazakhstan. It is a natural lake that stretches for 1.6km and boasts turquoise blue waters that reflect the surrounding Tian Shan mountains and towering fir trees. Due to its importance as a source of drinking water for the region, border guards patrol the area, and climbing on the dam is strictly prohibited.
Lake is beautiful. Really worth visiting. Now in November mountains around the lake are covered with snow. Soon the lake will freeze. The road to the lake is closed for cars for the last 12 kilometers. Hiking is now most common to get to the lake. But be ready for very steep wet trail if you go along the pipe which is the shortest way. Or you can go by car road which is almost empty now, it will take longer time but more comfortable walking. Way up will take around 3 hours.
Max driver and guide (almaty-travel.com) — Google review
The road to the lake is closed, but you can hike up there from the gate. It takes about 3 hrs (10 km mostly uphill). Or there are a few cars there asked for 30,000 tenge to drive you up.
Please note it will be a long unpleasant walk (1hr min) between the public bus stop (no.28 or 211) and the gate, there is a big construction site with no walking path with lots of cars driving around you. It's better to take a share taxi (500 tenge pp) to get to the gate.
connie yip — Google review
Wonderful place! No fees for entrance. About 1 hour by car from Almaty. Not possible to walk around lake. Refreshments around. Parking place is not large.
Definitely worth to see. When Security goes for lunch, it is possible to come closer to the lake. It is not possible to drink there the water from lake. We went higher to the hill on the road and there were maybe even more beautiful views to the lake.
We had a taxi from Almaty, rented it by hours and had the car with the driver for about 5-6 hours. In total we paid about 25 euros. I think it was better decision after all than renting a car from a rental.
Kristina Hoblíková Nguyenová — Google review
Nice lake and beautiful area and views. Better when the lake isn't frozen.
Todd — Google review
As of July, the road is closed , you have to walk 10 km to the lake, although the road condition was perfect, there is no reason to close the road
Aa Mm — Google review
We visited May 2023 - you weren’t allowed to hike up to the lake because of rock fall. Only taxis were allowed past the police check point but they were charging 30,000 tenge for a round trip which seemed very expensive. Instead we got a map from the visitor centre and hiked up the old Japanese road which was lovely. We didn’t do the full route just 90 mins out and then turned back. The visitor centre is really good with a lovely cafe and friendly staff who speak good English
Francesca MV — Google review
it's so dope!!! we must go big almaty lake!amazingly beautiful
쥬드로 — Google review
Beautiful lake close to the city. It is an easy drive from city center right to the lake itself. Unfortunately, the size of the lake has shrunk when we went there. Nature is beautiful and the air is clean and fresh compared to polluted city. From the lake went hiking to Big Almaty Peak where there is snow even in hot summer days.
Zhanel M. — Google review
After a nice hiking trip you are greeted with a fantastic view over the Big Lake.
Al ex — Google review
"I am in awe of this amazing lake and the unbelievable view it offers. I absolutely love it!"
Zaree Khasab — Google review
Absolutely beautiful!!! Stunning views indeed!!! Unfortunately there was just one Toilet and it was horribly dirty. And they don't let you go near the water. But still worth a visit.
Central Park is a sprawling and historic destination located in Almaty, Kazakhstan. It features a variety of attractions such as a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes, and boat rentals. The park covers over 100 hectares and was initially established to enhance the city's landscape. The Almaty Television Tower stands nearby on the slopes of Kok Tobe mountain, offering panoramic views of the surrounding area.
Park is a nice place to visit if you are with family since it has multiple activities for kids including a zoo, dolphinarium, haunted house, buggy rides, a restaurant beside water stream and a dino world.
Sohaib Shaheen — Google review
Nice park for walking with lots of things for kids
Kevin Agutter — Google review
Beautiful nature, beautiful emotions and impressions.
Andrey Bulakhov — Google review
Beautiful park, lots of shade and pretty trees in the fall. We walked around the lake, ate snacks and enjoyed nature. Our kids liked the rope course in the trees, very safe and fun for ages 7-15 or so (there are height requirements.) Definitely recommend. We went there after spending a couple of hours in the zoo, it was perfect.
Sveta N-Kim — Google review
Amazing variety of activities and beautiful landscaping. You could spend a whole day here and never get bored!
Sarah N — Google review
Beautiful huge garden having multiple things for kids including dinosaur park, inverted house, lake and even games. The park is well connected to the city with trams.
Sunny Butalia — Google review
The park is huge. I tried the boats with my family it's very cheap too. There's a small shops where they sell ice-cream, candy and toys. You can take pictures with animals such as cats and rabbits. (the people/workers are nice too and seats are available everywhere around the park) (there are bathroom too)
weam — Google review
It was fun nice food nice attractions and very clean I would prefer this for 3to13 year olds
Roblox Experts — Google review
My fav place so far, endless walks in the woods, don’t worry to get cold because there’s lots of shops to drink hot stuff or even eat. Free birds everywhere , amazing for kids,couple, and family . I will definitely come again because it’s hard to finish all of it in one day
Mido Vinci — Google review
Very beautiful and biggest park, clean place and netural beauty's ☺️
Arvind Patel — Google review
Good place to visit with kids. Many different attractions and nature around. Park is definitely demanding to be renewed. Another one thing that worsened my impression is a crowd of homeless dogs running here and there. Looks potentially dangerous, especially for kids.
Alex Ch — Google review
Very lush and green park but attractions are old and squeaky and some attendants could improve on manners
Ludmila Subbota — Google review
Very Amiable Crowd and lots of fun activities to do .
Saurabh Vardhan — Google review
Nice place for couples and family to chill out, many attractions.
Hani Ahmed — Google review
Nice big park and lake where you can even go rowing! 🚣♀️
Betsy & The City — Google review
We visited Central Park in weekend. Believe to be very crowded during weekend. Nice lake, you can rent a boat. Aqua park is located in the park. We tried the Wheel. Amazing adventure. Many kiosks, restaurants and cafes.
Abu Firas — Google review
This is a lovely park within the city. Beautiful maintained and full of different activities and recreational areas fornkids and families.
It's a must visit for every tourist.
Sweeton Dmello — Google review
Recommended good place to chill out here.
There are a lots of activities
Nutthamon Chin — Google review
Great park! Old magnificient forest with lake, where you can lease boats. Good attractions, different games. Photographers little annoying, but this their job) Landscape beautiful, and you also can lease cars to drive around this park. Food tasty, we order pizza and frying meat and was satisfied)
Tim Adept — Google review
Must try the pizza at the float restaurant.
Sneha Chaudhary — Google review
The park's territory is so big, very nice, clean and full of joy. You can rent a bike in the park and pay cashless, the detailed instruction is provided. The Zoo is also there, but you pay for it separately.
The Green Bazaar, also known as the Green Market, is a historic marketplace in Almaty that has been operating since 1868. The market building, constructed in 1975 with Soviet constructivism style, is considered one of the most technologically advanced at that time. This high-roofed indoor farmer's market offers a wide variety of goods including meat, vegetables, dry fruits, native apples and exotic meats reflecting Kazakhstan's nomadic past.
Don't visit on a Monday. They're CLOSED!
Great way to experience Almaty is through its market! Lots of fruits, nuts, tea, spices, candies.
Local sellers will let you sample their fare, and you can haggle the prices. Friendly people and didn't feel like a tourist trap.
Shawi Cortez — Google review
Better place to visit , mainly for new foreigner students ( mainly from india and other nearby countries). There are more much indian food stuff available like Indian spices etc .
Ram Niwas — Google review
Eclectic, vibrant and overwhelming. A really cool place to explore and sample things. The Tajiks selling nuts and dried fruits are great fun to haggle with. Cheaper prices can be found in the basement!
Mark Ravinet — Google review
This place was amazing. Ground floor full of fresh fruits, everyday foods and whatever you want you can find here. The price cheaper compare to mini market. On the Second Floor a lot of clothes, jewellery, souvenirs, and etc but the price not cheap. The other side of building you can find meat markets. It's very huge and I think this is fresh meat farm. The ground floor full with shoes and bag stalls. The price very expensive. But you can find many types or brand. If you are foreigner they will cut you down. Only local people can bargain them.
At outside perimeter building you can find many stalls that sell everything including hardware, house item and product. The price not very good for foreigners. I would like to find local products with reasonable price but in this area they will increase the price if you can't speak their language. Not every item had price tag. Most of the item look like imported from China.
CR Family — Google review
A fascinating place to visit. So many different food options too!
Sarah N — Google review
Big centrally located market with large selection of dry fruits, vegetables, fruits, flowers, meats, apparel- almost everything. Prices are cheaper in the stalls outside the building, but even inside the prices are not unreasonable. The sellers are polite and welcoming, but not pushy, so you can have a look around and shop in peace. Highly recommended.
Shivam Sood — Google review
A very good market place for dry fruits, fruits, tea spices, meat and clothings.
You also get horse meat here.
Dry fruits were very good over here.
Venkata Sai — Google review
A local town market with everything you can think of. The prices are reasonable and produce is fresh. Ensure you have a cart for your purchase. Think of the weather as it could get hot and crummy.
Salim Al Flaiti — Google review
This is a huge local market probably the biggest of its kind in Almaty.
It's divided into different sections like Meat, fruits, dry fruits, bakery, clothes, shoes etc.
You can find the best Fruit options in this market. Especially the meat market is really huge.
This market it a must visit for every tourist to experience the local shopping.
Sweeton Dmello — Google review
It's a huge local market in Almaty and you can find various of vegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs and spices, butchery items, seafood, tableware, silverware, household items and etc. Amazing selections of produce and deli food. The local sellers are always friendly and seem genuinely happy to help and be there. Very popular in town and reasonable price. Convenient location near freeway and public transportation. It's a great experience to be there 😃
toft A — Google review
When visiting Almaty, you absolutely must go to the Green Bazaar. The location is incredibly large and vast, featuring multiple stores offering hundreds of selections for similar goods.
Anything you can think of is available, including gadgets, meat, candy, fruits, accessories, and apparel. You can spend hours perusing the variety of items even if you're not in the mood to shop.
There are restrooms and currency exchanges accessible if you run out of cash because the businesses do not take credit or debit cards.
ABIN MATHEW — Google review
It's very affordable 😍 market in Almaty for local and abroad people .
Do bargaining for your price 😂
!! For Indian student go 47 number shop all Indian item are available.😊
dangalmaniya — Google review
And interesting labyrinth, but you never know what you're going to get! Watch it for the dried fruit seekers, they are overly friendly and try to make you buy a lot! If you don't have the conversion rate in your head, you could end up spending much more than you had planned.
JerJer B (Jeremy) — Google review
Highly recommend to snack and buy from quite a broad variety of local and international food. All kind a nuts and dried fruits, Korean salats and snacks, local diary products, etc.
Tim K?nig — Google review
this place seems to be a traditional shopping center with a lot of variety. downstairs is the vegetables and fruits, above is the clothes and other stuff. very convenient exchange shops are also available. but some sellers are rude and speak only Russian.
Fadhl MF Mansoor Alban — Google review
Good local market for good reasonable prices. There are a lot of different foods and clothes and you need to bargain for a good price. You will enjoy walking inside and I advise everyone to visit and practice the shopping in this local market.
Zaki Almuhaisen — Google review
A must visit place while in Almaty. You can spend 1-2 hours easily. Nuts, fruits mainly apple and pomegranate, meat like horse meat, vegetables, clothes and others. Nice and viral always. Need to bargain.
Abu Firas — Google review
Huge local market, very clean and sanitary. The stall holders see tourists coming a mile off and their friendliness is directly related depending on the chances of you buying anything. Meat sellers couldn’t give a … and the fruits guys couldn’t be more helpful. As great markets of the world go, this isn’t one.
Lizzie Smith — Google review
This is a delightful market, which is also known as the Central or the green market of Almaty. It is a busy place with multiple stores selling all sorts of spices and herbs and a variety of other gifts clothes etc. Everything you would imagine from a Central market my delight was in buying some presents for my grandchildren so now they have something from Kazakstan.
Ross Daniels — Google review
Green Bazaar is a gem! I love being able to find fresh, local fruits there, and the sellers are always so friendly and helpful. It's a great place to experience the city's culture and pick up some delicious produce.
Elchin Huseyn — Google review
One of the cleanest semi indoor markets I've ever seen! Delicious produce and delicatessen items as well
Kavita Arora — Google review
It’s a nice experience if you have time and needed to buy something to cook and need fresh fruits. You can still see many locals come here for their marketing.
Nothing much on second level with some apparels .
cava lulu — Google review
Zelyony (Green) Bazaar is located a short walk from Panfilov Park.
The building, although large, is relatively unassuming from the exterior, it is only when you enter that you get a real sense of what this amazing bazaar is all about.
The main building houses many of the food stalls. There are stalls selling all manner of food products and the different categories of food are in sections. There are dried fruit and nut stalls, spices, fresh fruit drinks, cheese, sushi, Chinese etc. The list goes on and on.
Towards the rear of this building is an area dedicated to meat. It is quite the eye opener. The various stalls have basic images depicting what animal meat is being sold.
The main building is connected with staircases and alleyways with lots more stalls. There is quite honestly a stall for everything. The footprint of the bazaar is really quite large.
You can happily meander your way through the market, going from clothing to hardware to flowers and then fruit and vegetables, among many other thing.
You get the idea, there’s always something to catch your eye and although relatively busy when I visited, it wasn’t overcrowded.
The market stall holders were all very friendly. A word of caution, some of the stalls are over priced but nevertheless this is an experience I would highly recommend and provides a wonderful insight to some of Kazakhstans
kaushik majumder — Google review
Love Green Bazaar Market! Great selection of all kinds of products and good prices. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to shop and wanting to save at the same time.
The Abilkhan Kasteev State Art Museum in Almaty is a captivating destination for art enthusiasts. It houses an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures spanning from the 16th century to contemporary works. Visitors can explore various exhibits, and English guide books are available upon request for a small fee. Accessing the museum is convenient via the metro, with the Auezov Theatre Metro station just a short walk away.
The collection is quite disparate, but there's enough interesting things to make it worth a visit (though you may want to rush through some halls). I particularly enjoyed the art from the Soviet period and some old photographs of nomads.
Andreas Ehrencrona — Google review
When I go to the museums or art galleries, I not only enjoy the collections, but also the building. The space, itself.
In that point, this art museum was disappointing. It was like an old school building.
But, they do have quite interesting collections. I didn't know any of the artists, but certainly enjoyed the regional paintings.
No English explanation. No brochures. That was also disappointing.
hey jude — Google review
Beautiful museum with serious collection of pictures and art products. They also have very interesting installations that problemise migration and border issues. Titles and newspapers are in English. It is definitely must see in Almaty!
tanja pavlov — Google review
An amazing collection of paintings and some sculpture, most interesting pieces are by Kazakh artists of 20th century. Very extensive collection, European art as well (not as interesting but probably important for art students). As in museums around the world, very few artworks by women (counted 5 out of hundreds). I appreciated and was surprised by 3 paintings that had a corresponding piece for blind visitors. There is no catalog or a map guide, you have to look above each entrance for a number, and follow that. The shop is very limited, they should consider more posters and some cards. Still, one must visit the museum.
Meerim Ilyas — Google review
Not bad collection oh russian 19 century art and great collection of local artists. When Moscow artists were painted socrealism style, Kazakhstan's artists created socimpressionism
Serg Kosachev — Google review
Very nice museum, you need around 1.5 - 2 hours for it. About 80% of the info is available in English. The ticket costs 1€
St Nicholas Cathedral is a famous attraction in downtown Almaty, known for its otherworldly painted walls, ceiling, and icons. Visitors are recommended to take a peek inside the orthodox edifice and admire its historical value. The cathedral is located in a majestic park and offers a beautiful setting for exploration.
Small quiet cathedral with beautiful paintings and chanting in the background. Need a moment of solitude? Seek this place out.
Lance Noe — Google review
Beautiful cathedral in a majestic park.
Happy Ox — Google review
So cozy inside. I can’t explain, but it feels like home, so quite and peaceful. Beautiful church. So much love around.
Nino Tsagareishvili — Google review
I got chased out by a crazy Russian lady because i wanted to take a photo? Absolutely disrespectful. From the little russian I speak, she was saying bad things about me to some security guy who tried to grab me before I shoved his hand away. Disgraceful.
Lukasz (Luke) — Google review
Nice chirch also with big historical value
Trudi Trudi — Google review
Nice, quaint Church beside a verdant park.
Good Earth — Google review
Situated in one of the many parks in Almaty, this venue is a fine example of Eastern Orthodoxy in a building. The exterior is exquisite in its features but the interior will take your breath away. I visited this location on a tour with the Almaty City Tours Company and their guide provided an excellent background of the building to me. Highly recommended.
Almaty Central Mosque is a stunning architectural marvel, constructed in 1999 on the grounds of its predecessor. This grand structure, adorned with gilded domes and intricate ceramic calligraphy, stands as the largest mosque in the city and one of the country's most expansive. With a capacity for over 3000 worshippers, it offers a serene setting for contemplation.
Beautiful mosque MashaAllah. Has been very well maintained and mauzan’s voice is also beautiful.
Sohaib Shaheen — Google review
One of the beautiful mosques. Had been on a Friday. I managed to find a spot for myself on the main hall ground floor. Once all the places are occupied people are forced to pray outside. There is a separate facility for females. Toilets are located nearby for both males and females. Across the road is a good tea shop and accessories shop for Muslims. The sermon is in the Kazakh language.
Mohamed Ismail — Google review
Awesome, come early on Friday
Peerzada Aabid — Google review
The grand mosque in Almaty. One of the beautiful buildings located in a side of huge park.
Sid Balushi — Google review
Eid al adha prayer good size and arranged
Ahmed Abdallah — Google review
It’s an amazing place of worship on the day of Friday you must enter before 12:00 Pm because so many peoples will come across the Almaty NCR Friday Prayer time is 1:30 Qutbah Time is 1:10.
Mohammad Saqib — Google review
It was an enriching experience to be able to watch the imam and the prayers prayed. The outside and inside of the mosque were beautiful.
PL — Google review
Quiet and peaceful place. I can’t tell but I felt a little bit different ambience from other mosque.
Sadayoshi Shimizu — Google review
One of the beautiful mosques in the Almaty city awesome attraction!!!!
Abdul Waseem — Google review
Great architecture. Not so cool surroundings. I expected more impressive location.
Mohamed Mabrouk — Google review
Clean and well-maintained.
Sahal Khoshhal — Google review
Beautiful white marble architecture with gold domes. Visit between prayer times for a peaceful experience.
Peter L. — Google review
Beautiful while marble mosque with golden top. Went there in the morning, very quiet and peaceful. There’s public toilets and a small fountain at the back yard too. No tickets needed.
Ran Wei — Google review
Very big Mosque in Almaty city. Well decorated internally. Wonderful carpets. Capacity of 7000 prayers.
Abu Firas — Google review
MasyaAllah tabarakallah such a pretty mosque. Welcoming and strategic. Ablution area is at the front near small fountain. Al Qurans are available for reading. Lovely quarter.
Intan Goyana — Google review
Almaty Central Mosque was built in 1890, was completely restored and enlarged after a fire in 1987. Alhamdulillah, mashaAlllah, tabarakAllah.. my son and I had a chance to perform solah Maghrib and Jumaat. Imam recited verses from Al-Quran amazingly. May Allah SWT bless us with prosperity and good health, inshaAllah. Barakallahu fiik..
toft A — Google review
Peaceful place to pray and relax. Both women and men pray areas are open. Although washrooms are not clean. Has a park attach to the mosque with fountain . Best sightseeing place in almaty
Saudi Diaries — Google review
Very calm and peaceful Mosque..
All are welcome there...
The Museum of Archeology of RSE "Gylym Ordasy" is housed in the former Kazakh Soviet Academy of Sciences building and features an extensive display of minerals, rocks, fossils, and other geological artifacts. Visitors can explore various exhibition halls dedicated to archaeology, zoology, rare books, and history. The museum also offers a gift shop where visitors can purchase items related to the exhibits.
One of the city's more important museum, what you should know before visit it:
-The Museum of Rare Books of "Gylym Ordasy" State Enterprise was establiched in the year of 2010.
-It has more than 500 rare books from national and foreign ancient manuscrit to manuscriptal and aged-old books.
-The ticket price is 100 tenges.
-It is highly recommend includes the guide that will make more enjoyable your visit. Also you have the posibility use Izi Travel as a audio guide.
- The museum is located in a pavilion inside the main building (there are four museums), and there are three rooms at your right. If any room is closed, ask in the ticket office.
-In rooms is not allow take pictures.
I highly recommend visit this Museum.
Salomón Letelier — Google review
Great museum, located within the former Kazakh Soviet Academy of Sciences building, showing rare books from the Central Asian Region written in Russian, Kazakh, Uzbek, etc printed on Cyrillic, Latin, and also Arabic script. Books are up to 300 years old or more. Have QR scannable codes beside most displays to give explanations of the items in English.
John I — Google review
A great place to visit with the kids. Displays are all in Kazakh, Russian and English. Not a large museum, but very informative. There are IZI QR codes that let you read more online.
We also visited the Nature, Science and Rare books museums in the same building. Family of 4 costs only 1000 Tenge for all four.
Paul Harrison — Google review
Very poor, felt shy in front of my 6 yo kiddo. Was expecting more. 5 different museums in one building. Almost nothing in English. Hope they will work on it.
Mika Jaafar — Google review
It is a museum with many old Kazakhstan and Russian books, in different languages. It is nice to have English guide in izi app. Worth a visit if you have plenty of time in Almaty.
Enoch Lee — Google review
The Google maps position needs to be updated. The museum is near abay metro. The building and stones are great but it closes between 12 and 15 for lunch
Robin Irwin — Google review
Collection of musea, not too big but worth a visit
Jos Renet — Google review
Good place for kids and adults
Kairat Kenges — Google review
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Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
The Abay Kazakh State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, located in the former capital of Almaty, is celebrating its 90th season. The grand opera house boasts stunning interior and exterior designs. It offers a diverse repertoire featuring international classics like Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, Aida, Madam Butterfly, and Carmen alongside works by Kazakh composers. This architectural gem showcases a blend of Stalinist Empire style with Italian classicism and Kazakh elements.
FANTASTIC! Good place for arts and performances. The building gives me a traditional ambience and people are accommodating. Clean and spacious. To the theatre performances, technical and visuals are really fascinating. Performances can do better but still they pulled it off wonderfully. I love the nutcracker performance. The Madame Butterfly is also okay. I don’t like the waiting time at the food section and the small space though.
Jenny White — Google review
We saw a Kazakh ballet here while on holiday. Should've read the synopsis before going into it, but the experience was great 😂 the building itself is gorgeous on the inside.
Teodora Hertanu — Google review
Professionally managed theater. Must watch a drama, Opera or ballet here at least once. I watched Silfida ballet.
???? ? — Google review
Really nice opera house!
You should of walk from arbat and the panfilov street to end up in the opera house, because that is the best view!
They have amazing opera shows that you can find in their web page
nenetzin vidal — Google review
This is in almaty city and you can see shows here however at that time we didnt check if there is any.
Cat Pro — Google review
Watched a good ballet performance with good orchestra ❤️ the lady at the counter was kind despite us not knowing how to speak their language. We certainly enjoyed ourselves 😊
Pandacid 88 — Google review
Very nice place in the centre of the city. No performances are there but the area around is impressive.
Pauls Davis — Google review
The building is breathtaking. The chairs in the theatre are beautiful.
We saw Madame Butterfly, the scenery, costumes and overall the voices were superb.
leeann de santana — Google review
Attended Traviata is the wonderful opera of the great composer G.Verdi. Very nice playing of the talented actors from the Abai theatre. Bravo maestro and the players.
Gulbarshin Uspanova — Google review
Amazing operetta " Fliedermaus", love it!
Bravo to all artists! Especially I want to mention Nadya Nadenova(Rosalind) and Andrey Tregubenko(Falk). Bravo!💐
natatheangel — Google review
The state drama theatre named after Abay is excellent place to spend your time if you are interested in culture and cultural events.
The State art museum named after A. Kasteev is home to an extensive collection of paintings and sculptures dating back from the 16th century to modern times. The art collection is considered the best in the country, featuring Kazakhstan, Russian and Western European works. Visitors can explore a room dedicated to modern Kazakh handicrafts, including top-class pieces with detailed explanations in English.
A very nice museum. A large selection, and very privatem the price was about $1.50 per person when I visited and well worth it. The staff were all very kind and worried that I was not wearing enough warm clothes for the cool temperature.
A great experience I highly recommend.
Max Murphy — Google review
It's my fav museum in Almaty. I visit it every time i am in almaty as they have new exhibitions quite often. Sometimes, they hold free guiding tours. Very quite and not crowded.
Irina I. — Google review
Wide variety of art with plenty of older works from 16th century onwards. The place is not gleaming and modern but serviceable with large exhibition spaces. There was also quite a bit of sculpture, much if it in bronze. To top it off there was plenty of Kazakh content both as subject matter and through the nationality of the artists. Varying temperature from inconsistent air conditioning but not uncomfortable.
Mark Matthews — Google review
Good museum with adequate items and paintings on display to learn and spend time. The display is on the first and second floors. A small kiosk to buy souvenirs is located on the ground floor alongside a cafe. Not all the local drivers know the museum's location properly. Yandex is helpful.
Mohamed Ismail — Google review
This museum had some very unique pieces... I personally enjoyed the morbid ones... Which they quiet a few off. Definitely worth a visit..
Farrukh Ali — Google review
This is one of the best museums in Almaty and the main gallery complex in the city. It us named after one of the biggest artists in the history of Kazakhstan. The gallery houses art, mainly, from Kazakh artists ranging from the 19th century to the modern times. It will be a great experience to visit this place if you are into arts.
Reza Sattarzadeh Nowbari — Google review
Surprisingly nice and extensive art museum. Especially the 20th century collection is impressive. Entrance fee 500 tenge. Worth a visit.
Lukas V — Google review
It was pretty nice, but mostly European and renaissance artwork. There was a bit of local stuff there, but that part of the collection had a bit of a "we'll shove this over here in the corner" vibe to it. I would have expected more of a Russian influence, but what Russian work they did have was amazing. There was also someone setup next to one of the paintings creating a reproduction... No idea if it was staff, a student, or a visitor, but kinda cool.
Adam Ithiel (CapriciousSage) — Google review
Art Museum of Almaty city where visitors can find constantly-exhibited pieces of art and changing, or coming from abroad, exhibitions as well. There are a lot of works of Kazakh and soviet painters, but also Russian and several West European works are there on a regular basis in one of the museum rooms.
Museum has paintings of modern and old artists and is not restricted by genres of works, suggesting various styles and the form of art pieces.
Also, you can find a souvenir shop and paintings for sale on the ground floor, along with a ticket window, dressing room, toilet.
The expanse of the museum is pretty-looking, with fountains, some sculptures, and benches.
The museum itself looks interesting and spacious
Kamilla Tleulina — Google review
For me, this is most appreciated art museum in all Central Asia, not only in Almaty 🇰🇿. With more then 23000 art contemporary Kazakhstan art, works of the Soviet period (1920s-1990s), Russian artworks from the 17th to early 20th centuries, this museum is top 1 recommendation if you enjoy art. It is allowed to take pictures and entrance was less than 1EUR in November 2022. Cannot imagine such a vast, immense cultural experience for such an amazing price.
Andrei Petrescu — Google review
Very neat museum, amazing selection of Kazakh art both classicwl and abstract/surrealist. Big variety of mediums like paintings, sculptures, even tapestries and traditional kazakh instruments and clothing.
Also has a great selection of European and Russian art!
They even have a VERY modern wing filled with recent kazakh artworks.
Very cool! Entrance was incredibly cheap. It even has Braile and raised indentations for blind people to experience art.
Medeu is a renowned ice arena situated at an impressive altitude of 1,691 meters above sea level. It serves as the highest Ice Rink globally and is a popular spot for skating and hockey enthusiasts. Additionally, it acts as the starting point for cable cars leading to the nearby Shymbulak ski resort at 2,200 meters. For those not inclined towards winter sports, Medeu also offers opportunities for scenic hikes and access to a freshwater spring.
Beautiful landscapes. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the freshness of the wind blowing from the mountains, connect with the nature and have a small break from the city heat. A perfect place for hiking, Ice-skating. There is also Shymbullak resort for those who enjoys skiing or snowboarding. It will take around 30- 40 minutes to get there with the bus from the city which will cost less than 1 $ (1€). The taxi and car-sharing services are also possible.
Aizhan Baitursunova — Google review
Must to visit place. But ice-skates on downstairs is less comfortable than on upstairs, and more expensive. They have storage room on downstairs and it's about 600tenge. Skates 2500, entrance about 2000-3000 tenge.
Symbat S — Google review
The whole arena is so good. It took us some time to enter there as I Went there after new year. We rented the skating shoes from there and they also had a space where you could store your personal belongings. We went there at night and it was so good. It's between the mountains so views are always good. They have a Rafaelo house in the middle where you can get tea and chocolate for free. Overall a beautiful place to do ice skating.
Shoaib Bhatti — Google review
Great view and a must-see for travellers. Many nice people who offer to take pictures with traditional Kazakh clothing, an eagle and even a horse, all for very inexpensive. Would come again!
Yunus G?l — Google review
Growing up from a 2 season country, Medeo is a must to visit when in Almaty. Learning or trying how to skate is also a very good experience to learn eapecially that this is not expensive experience after all. The place is also big so there's less chance that you can hurt someone by bumping into them. It is very accessible by bus for 150tenge. You should not miss this out.
Arisgadang Oslobanon — Google review
Great place to skate highly recommend renting skates elsewhere as the skates at medeu aren't great. And there is normally long line. During the morning there was long line waited about 20-30 minutes.
Highly recommend getting your tickets ahead of time to avoid the wait.
Josh — Google review
Great place and affordable prices. But keep in mind that you have to pay for entrance AND pay for ice skates rent separately. During covid-19 pandemic you have to buy tickets online ONLY. And one session lasts for only 3 hours.
Malik Aubakirov — Google review
I know Medeu from my childhood. This place was rennovated and now its a beatiful skating (winter) / roller skating (summer) huge stadium. However its not only limited to the stadium.
Its a beautiful place in the mountain.
Its located few hundred meters to the highest damb in the region.
Its a start of multiple hiking / trekking routes across Almaty mountains.
Its few hundred meters above the lift to the mountains (Shimbulak).
Its historical place, must see if you visit Almaty.
Stan Boykov — Google review
This ice ring has incredible atmosphere for so many years already, shares so many stories from generation to generation. These kind of places needs to be cherished and protected. My mom couldn’t skate at all, you can rent a special equipment to help you get moving. It is amazing, she was skating two hours later on her own and was so happy. The air, people skating around have so much happiness and joy in their moves and actions. This is a happy place which gives you energy and motivation.
Karina Karabalina — Google review
Sports complex in one of the high altitude located about 1691 m above the sea level. Ice rink is the best part. Above which is Shamboolak ski resort. Going up by a eco taxi or rope way is a nice experience to be.
PD — Google review
Medeо. Must visit place in Almaty. In winter it is interesting to come to Medeo late evening time. At 9-12 p.m. No traffic in city, few people on Medeo and real winter fairytale in the mountains.
Yesterday, on January 5th I visited it by 1 a.m. It was raining in the city (last photo) but snowing in the mountains and it was amazing. Staircase to the dam was fully lit and covered with fresh snow. I was the first one to stand on it that day. Please note, staircase is almost 1000 steps.
From parking lot it is about 1 kilometer walking uphill. Hiking shoes with good grip needed. It can be slippery.
There are some very interesting not widely known places around Medeo where you will be almost alone. I can show you these locations. Go with me to Medeo/Shymbulak tour.
Max driver and guide (almaty-travel.com) — Google review
Things need to be more organized.
The place is neat and well maintained but People gotta pay attention more to details and organization skills.
Price is relatively cheap
The atmosphere is good.
I wish there is som people hired to teach how to ski.
I waited about an hour to enter the place.
People broke the line and entered from outside the queue.
Over all it’s nice place but not perfect
Mido Vinci — Google review
Medeu is my favourite place in Almaty. Going and hiking there is one of my hobbies. Recommend you to going up the steps and walking a little further and having breakfast in the “Gorelnik” while admiring the beautiful view of nature. If you don’t wanna go up with stairs you can walk along the path or by a cable cars. There are usually a lot of people. Because of that it is better to go in the morning.
Ayaulym Nurdilda — Google review
Loved walking the stairs up to the view point! Hiked down the trails back to the base and took the bus home. We didn't go to the ski area.
Take bus number 12 to the terminal station. It ends, you get off!
Sun is strong up there, be ready.
Tim Traveler — Google review
Tourist Cafe near Medeu is good to enjoy coffee with waterstream view. Easy to access from Almaty with Bus no.12 or by Cab. Many hikes starts from Medeu. People mostly do visit stairs top to capture snow capped mountains views of Shymbulak . There is option of visiting Shymbulak by cable car starts from Medeu.
Raj Gire — Google review
Medeu, Almaty, is an exhilarating destination! The world's highest ice skating rink offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. Whether you're a professional skater or a first-timer, the experience is unforgettable. The pristine ice, picturesque setting, and friendly atmosphere make it a must-visit attraction for any traveler in Almaty!