Almaty

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GMT +5

Center of the region

Almaty

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Almaty is a city by the mountains with panoramas of Kok Tobe, the Medeu skating rink and the Shymbulak resort, a pedestrian Arbat and museums/theaters in the center. Nature and urban rhythm are in one place.

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View on Almaty

Panoramic look at central Almaty with the mountains on the horizon.

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Medeu

Legendary high-altitude ice rink in the mountains above the city.

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Central Stadium

Home ground for city football and major sports events.

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Almaty Airport

Main air gateway to the city and the mountain region.

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Night Cityscape

Evening lights and skyline views from the hills.

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Nature

Trails, rivers and alpine scenery near the city.

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From mountain modernity to heritage

City center & scenic viewpoints

Kok-Tobe - observation platforms above the city and a cable car from the center.
Arbat - main pedestrian street with street performers and cafes.
Panfilov Park — a green park in the center.

History & heritage

Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is one of the largest museums in the country.
The Green Bazaar (Kök Bazaar) is a historic city market and a popular chain of shops.

Art and Culture

A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts is the largest art museum in Kazakhstan.
Abai Opera and Ballet Theatre is the city's leading opera house with a classical repertoire.

Sports & Mountain leisure

Medeu is a high—altitude skating rink at an altitude of ~1,691 m above sea level.
Shymkent — ski resort (≈2260 m), ascent from Medeu by cable car.
Almaty Arena / Halyk Arena — multifunctional venues for hockey, concerts and tournaments.