Destinations

Almaty City

Vibrant urban hub with markets, Soviet-era architecture, and cultural sites.

Altyn-Emel National Park

Journey into a Martian landscape of singing sands, multi-colored mountains, and ancient nomadic mysteries. A UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece.

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Aktau Mountains

Striking white mountains in Altyn-Emel.

Big Almaty Lake

Perched at 2,511 meters, this alpine jewel shifts from deep teal to emerald green. A surreal, forbidden mirror high above the city clouds.

Charyn Canyon

Spectacular red canyon often compared to the Grand Canyon.

Green Bazaar

Almaty's central market famous for food and spices.

Kaindy Lake

The famous Sunken Forest of Kazakhstan.

Kok Tobe Hill

Hilltop park with panoramic city views and cable car.

Kolsai Lakes

Three stunning alpine lakes connected by hiking trails.

Medeu

World's highest Olympic-sized skating rink.

Park of the First President

Grand park with colonnade and mountain views.

Shymbulak Ski Resort

Modern ski resort accessible by gondola from Medeu.

Singing Dune

Famous sand dune in Altyn-Emel that produces sound.

Zenkov Cathedral

Colorful wooden cathedral in Panfilov Park, built without nails.

Almaty Botanical Garden

Large botanical garden in the city center.

Almaty Central Park

Large family park with rides and lake.

Almaty Opera House

Architectural landmark hosting ballet and opera.

Almaty Zoo

City zoo housing a variety of animal species.

Arbat (Zhibek Zholy)

Pedestrian street with artists, cafes, and shopping.

Assy Plateau

High mountain plateau with an observatory and nomadic life.

Bartogai Reservoir

Blue reservoir on the Chilik River.

Besshatyr Scythian Mounds

Ancient Scythian burial mounds in Altyn-Emel.

Butakov Waterfall

Popular waterfall hike near the city.

Central State Museum

Largest museum in Almaty dedicated to Kazakh history.

Chundzha Hot Springs

Natural hot springs area with resorts.

Furmanov Peak

Mountain peak famous for its ridge swing.

Ile-Alatau National Park

Massive national park covering the mountains south of Almaty.

Issyk Lake

Scenic alpine lake famous for the 1963 mudflow disaster.

Kapchagay (Konaev) Reservoir

Large reservoir with beaches and casinos (Konaev city).

Katutau Mountains

Volcanic mountains with unique formations in Altyn-Emel.

Kazakhstan Museum of Arts

Largest fine arts museum in the country.

Kok-Zhailau

Popular hiking plateau with city views.

Nomad Ethno Village

Medieval fortress movie set on the Ili River.

Panfilov Park

Historic central park with Zenkov Cathedral and War Memorial.

Tamgaly Tas

Buddhist rock carvings on the Ili River.

Turgen Gorge

Scenic gorge with waterfalls and trout fishing.

Zharkent Mosque

Unique Chinese-style wooden mosque near the border.

Ak-Bulak Ski Resort

Ski resort near Talgar known for steep slopes.

Almaty Metro

Beautifully designed underground subway system.

Bolshaya Almatinka River Promenade

Long riverside promenade for walking/cycling.

Atakent Exhibition Center

Exhibition center with large park.

Dostyk Park

Riverside park for jogging and walking.

Esentai Tower

Luxury skyscraper with mall and hotel.

Khan Tengri Peak

Iconic 7,010m pyramid peak in the Tien Shan.

Lesnaya Skazka (Oy-Karagay)

Family resort with treehouses and activities.

Nursultan Peak

Prominent 4,376m peak visible from the city.

Pobeda Peak

Highest peak in the Tian Shan (7,439m).

Rakhat Candy Factory

Famous local confectionery factory and shop.

Respublika Alany

Main square with Independence Monument.

Sairan Lake

Urban reservoir with beaches and parks.

Sunkar Falcon Center

Center for birds of prey with flight shows.

Tabagan Ski Resort

Family-friendly ski resort with toboggans.

Talgar Pass

High mountain pass at 3,200m via cable car.

Talgar Settlement

Historic Silk Road site and modern town.

Tian Shan Mountains

Vast mountain system aka 'Celestial Mountains'.

Zailiysky Alatau

Mountain range visible from Almaty.

Dzungarian Alatau

Remote mountain range on the Chinese border.