What to see in the city and where to go outside it.
In the CityKazakhstan's premier botanical garden featuring plant collections from around the world.
In the CityThe oldest covered market in Almaty, one of the city's iconic symbols.
In the CityA hill-park with an observation deck, TV tower, and attractions that serves as Almaty's main panoramic viewpoint.
In the CityAlmaty's main historical park spanning about 18 hectares, featuring the Monument to Glory and an Eternal Flame.
In the CityThe oldest and largest amusement park in Almaty.
An asphalt health trail along the Malaya Almatinka River.
In the CityA striking wooden cathedral and one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, featuring distinctive golden walls and blue cupolas.
In the CityThe main city square featuring the Independence Monument stele and the Golden Man sculpture.
In the CityAlmaty's main pedestrian street and local version of Moscow's famous Arbat, beloved for its European-style atmosphere and leisure strolls.
Out of TownA mountain lake at 2510 meters altitude renowned for its striking water colors that shift from turquoise to deep ultramarine.
Out of TownA lake with a tragic history—most of it disappeared in a catastrophic disaster in 1963.
Out of TownA cascade of three mountain lakes, often referred to as the "Swiss Alps of Kazakhstan".
Out of TownA sandy dune that emits a humming sound when you slide down it.
Out of TownKazakhstan and Central Asia's premier ski resort offering world-class winter sports and year-round mountain activities.
Out of TownA mountain plateau at 2,200 meters elevation, a popular hiking route offering panoramic views of Almaty and surrounding peaks.
Out of TownA scenic gorge featuring two stunning waterfalls, just a short drive from Almaty.
Out of TownA sprawling canyon along the Charyn River featuring the striking "Valley of Castles" rock formations.
Out of TownA legendary high-altitude skating rink situated at 1,691 meters above sea level.
Out of TownA lake with a "sunken forest" featuring spruce tree trunks protruding from turquoise waters.
MuseumsA museum dedicated to Kazakhstan's military history, which has been part of the Armed Forces' Military-Patriotic Center since 2016.
MuseumsA museum dedicated to the city's history, featuring over 40,000 exhibits arranged across 11 distinct periods of Almaty's development.
MuseumsKazakhstan's largest and oldest art museum, featuring an extensive collection of Kazakh, Russian, Western European, and Eastern artwork.
MuseumsA memorial house museum dedicated to Akhmet Baitursynov, a prominent Kazakh linguist and intellectual.
MuseumsThe most visited museum in the country, housing approximately 300,000 exhibits on the history and culture of Kazakhstan.
MuseumsA museum where the famous Golden Man, representing Saka and medieval archaeology of Kazakhstan, was first studied.
MuseumsA museum of Kazakh folk instruments featuring 297 exhibits from a collection of two thousand items displayed across 9 halls.
MuseumsA paleontological and zoological collection featuring exclusively finds from Kazakhstan.
With Family & FriendsKazakhstan's only raptor breeding facility specializing in the breeding of falcons for falconry.
A contact zoo located inside a shopping mall where you can pet and feed various animals.
With Family & FriendsKazakhstan's oldest zoo — 21 hectares with over 380 animal species.
An indoor two-level karting track—the only one of its kind in the CIS countries.
A year-round indoor water park with spa facilities featuring Central Asia's largest wave pool.
Mountains & WalksA vast alpine plateau meaning "a thousand horses" in Kazakh, situated at high altitude in the mountains near Almaty.
Mountains & WalksA 3,010-meter mountain named in honor of alpinist Anatoly Bukreev.
Mountains & WalksOne of the most recognizable peaks above Almaty, standing at approximately 3200 meters.
Mountains & WalksOne of the most studied glaciers in the world, under scientific observation since 1956.
Mountains & WalksA mountain pass at 3,163 meters offering panoramic views and accessible via cable car.
Mountains & WalksA forested gorge with a waterfall and viewpoint featuring a swing — a popular first mountain hike.
Mountains & WalksA popular day hiking route to a 3,053-meter summit without requiring specialized mountaineering equipment.
Mountains & WalksOne of the closest genuine mountain gorges to the city, featuring an open meadow with views over Almaty.
Mountains & WalksA forested peak standing at approximately 2280 meters with views of Shymbulak and the city.
Mountains & WalksThe 'Bear Gorge' featuring a cascade of three waterfalls and its own visitor center.
Mountains & WalksA large forested gorge with several waterfalls, the highest of which is Kairak at approximately 55 meters.
Mountains & WalksRemnants of a road built by Japanese prisoners of war during World War II.
A subsidiary summit adjoining Furmanov Peak with an even broader panoramic view.
Resorts & AdventuresA newer observatory with the largest telescope in Central Asia, located on a high-altitude plateau east of Almaty.
A glamping retreat featuring 10 well-appointed bell tents with views of the Zailiysky Alatau mountains.
Resorts & AdventuresFree hydrogen sulfide and radon thermal springs in the Ile-Alatau National Park.
A modern riding club featuring trails for all skill levels and professional instruction.
A ski resort nestled in a pine forest that stretches right up to the slopes.
Resorts & AdventuresA year-round sports resort offering skiing and snowboarding in winter and a full range of outdoor activities in summer.
Resorts & AdventuresBuddhist images and mantras carved into rock cliffs above the Ili River.
A trout farm on a mountain river offering fishing with the opportunity to cook your catch on-site.
Resorts & AdventuresA plateau featuring one of the region's main paradromes with reliable thermal currents and excellent flying conditions.
Resorts & AdventuresA year-round mountain resort featuring one of Asia's largest zipline systems.
Resorts & AdventuresAn active astronomical observatory open for tourist tours by prior arrangement.
Resorts & AdventuresMore than 16 thermal hydrogen sulfide and radon springs with equipped pools.