Guidebook for Almaty
Food Scene
Tyubeteyka
32/1 Satpaev Streetlocal cuisine
Sumo San
159 Baitursynov Stperfect sushi
Abylai Khan Ave 145
145 Abylai Khan AvenueSightseeing
Must see. Zenkov Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Completed in 1907, it is claimed to be the second tallest wooden building in the world.
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Zenkov-Kathedrale
40в Gogol StMust see. Zenkov Cathedral, is a Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Panfilov Park in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Completed in 1907, it is claimed to be the second tallest wooden building in the world.
Kok-tobe is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain's height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty.
The Kok-Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. It is connected to downtown Almaty by a cable car line. The City Terminal is located near Hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city.
Transportation:
Kok-tobe is connected to Almaty's city centre by a rope way. Departing point from the city centre is a station located on intersection of Dostyk and Abay avenues. The city centre's terminal is situated behind Arman Cinema and Hotel Kazakhstan. The length of the rope-way is 1727 meters and it takes about 6 minutes to reach the Kok-Tobe's station. There are also alternative ways to reach Kok-Tobe such as: by taking a shuttle bus that starts at the foot of the mountain, or by walking. Cars are not allowed to get inside of the park due to environmental reasons.
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Kok Tobe
104B проспект АбаяKok-tobe is a mountain which is the highest point of Almaty, Kazakhstan's largest city. There is a popular recreation area on top of the mountain. The mountain's height is 1100 meters above sea level. Kok-tobe is one of the main landmarks in the city, and it is popular among visitors and tourists to Almaty.
The Kok-Tobe recreational area has a variety of amusement park type attractions and restaurants. It is connected to downtown Almaty by a cable car line. The City Terminal is located near Hotel Kazakhstan. Also, there is a 372 meters tall TV Tower at the foot of the mountain. The tower can be seen from most parts of the city.
Transportation:
Kok-tobe is connected to Almaty's city centre by a rope way. Departing point from the city centre is a station located on intersection of Dostyk and Abay avenues. The city centre's terminal is situated behind Arman Cinema and Hotel Kazakhstan. The length of the rope-way is 1727 meters and it takes about 6 minutes to reach the Kok-Tobe's station. There are also alternative ways to reach Kok-Tobe such as: by taking a shuttle bus that starts at the foot of the mountain, or by walking. Cars are not allowed to get inside of the park due to environmental reasons.
Parks & Nature
Almaty Botanic Garden (103 hectares) is located in the city center of Almaty. It was found as a part of the Kazakh Soviet Republic Academy of Science in 1932 (part of the former USSR). Apart from few scientific laboratory buildings and the greenhouse, the major territory of the garden is open for public as a park with a forest and a flower garden.
Botanicheskiy Sad
Botanicheskiy Sad Almaty Botanic Garden (103 hectares) is located in the city center of Almaty. It was found as a part of the Kazakh Soviet Republic Academy of Science in 1932 (part of the former USSR). Apart from few scientific laboratory buildings and the greenhouse, the major territory of the garden is open for public as a park with a forest and a flower garden.
The Park is located in the southern part of Almaty and has a spectacular mountain backdrop. The park is the home of the annual music festival called “Almaty – my first love”. The concert is held in front of the semicircular colonnade shown in the images. The amphitheatre atmosphere is highlighted by the fountains and water features to the rear. The park is about 1.5 km from one end to the other with trees and habitats interspersed with features.
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Park des ersten Präsidenten
The Park is located in the southern part of Almaty and has a spectacular mountain backdrop. The park is the home of the annual music festival called “Almaty – my first love”. The concert is held in front of the semicircular colonnade shown in the images. The amphitheatre atmosphere is highlighted by the fountains and water features to the rear. The park is about 1.5 km from one end to the other with trees and habitats interspersed with features.
Big Almaty Lake is located 28.5km south of Almaty up a gorge of the Bolshaya Almatinka River, 2,511m above sea level. The lake is within the Alatau – Eliy National park and both the Gorge and the lake are an attraction for visitors using Almaty as their base. The lake is used for both hydro electric power, and the water supply for the city, but this does not detract from the magnificent mountain scenery.
How to get to Big Almaty Lake (BAO) ?
http://kazbao.com/en/186-big-almaty-lake-bao/
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Үлкен Алматы көлі
Big Almaty Lake is located 28.5km south of Almaty up a gorge of the Bolshaya Almatinka River, 2,511m above sea level. The lake is within the Alatau – Eliy National park and both the Gorge and the lake are an attraction for visitors using Almaty as their base. The lake is used for both hydro electric power, and the water supply for the city, but this does not detract from the magnificent mountain scenery.
How to get to Big Almaty Lake (BAO) ?
http://kazbao.com/en/186-big-almaty-lake-bao/
Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen - the memory of the Great Patriotic War fallen heroes
The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is the most popular amusement park in Almaty. It was founded in the 70-s of the XIX century on the place of a cossack village cemetery, and originally named as Starokladbischensky Park (Old Cemetery Park). The park is a green area of 18 hectares, divided by straight paths and alleys, surrounded with mixed deciduous grove of perennial oaks, elms, aspens, maples, poplars, pines and firs.
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Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen - the memory of the Great Patriotic War fallen heroes
The Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen is the most popular amusement park in Almaty. It was founded in the 70-s of the XIX century on the place of a cossack village cemetery, and originally named as Starokladbischensky Park (Old Cemetery Park). The park is a green area of 18 hectares, divided by straight paths and alleys, surrounded with mixed deciduous grove of perennial oaks, elms, aspens, maples, poplars, pines and firs.
Kolsai is a succession of 3 alpine lakes between altitudes of 1700 – 2650m. The 3 lakes are exceptionally clear and lie in an idyllic location, surrounded by massive cliffs and mountains with snowy caps and wooded slopes. Seeing how it is a long way there, it is good to take at least 2 days (3 days for those who know how to relax) to enjoy the place. Kolsai lakes combines beautifully with Charyn Canyon.
The Kolsai lakes are a 295km drive from Almaty, but due to the road conditions, it will take you around 5-6 hours to get there.
Kolsaiskie Lakes National Park
2 ул. КабдоловаKolsai is a succession of 3 alpine lakes between altitudes of 1700 – 2650m. The 3 lakes are exceptionally clear and lie in an idyllic location, surrounded by massive cliffs and mountains with snowy caps and wooded slopes. Seeing how it is a long way there, it is good to take at least 2 days (3 days for those who know how to relax) to enjoy the place. Kolsai lakes combines beautifully with Charyn Canyon.
The Kolsai lakes are a 295km drive from Almaty, but due to the road conditions, it will take you around 5-6 hours to get there.
The Charyn Canyon is located in the Charyn National Park about 215km east of Almaty and approximately a 3 hour drive via the A 351 and A 352. The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. This is not to detract from the sheer splendor of the canyon itself. The vista of dramatic erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements has created a dramatic and impressive landscape.
The Canyon itself is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep.
One area of particular interest, is an area of 2km called the Valley of Castles, due to the pillars and rock formations forming imposing, almost man made structures.
Charyn
The Charyn Canyon is located in the Charyn National Park about 215km east of Almaty and approximately a 3 hour drive via the A 351 and A 352. The Canyon has been described as the Grand Canyon’s little brother. This is not to detract from the sheer splendor of the canyon itself. The vista of dramatic erosion made by the river Charyn below and the elements has created a dramatic and impressive landscape.
The Canyon itself is approximately 150 km long, and, in places up to 300 meters deep.
One area of particular interest, is an area of 2km called the Valley of Castles, due to the pillars and rock formations forming imposing, almost man made structures.
Arts & Culture
A. Kasteev Art Museum
The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is the largest museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and one of the largest museums in Central Asia.
The museum houses the most significant collection of Kazakh historical, archaeological, and modern cultural and political artifacts.
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Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan
The Central State Museum of Kazakhstan is the largest museum in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and one of the largest museums in Central Asia.
The museum houses the most significant collection of Kazakh historical, archaeological, and modern cultural and political artifacts.
Russisches Drama-Theater namens Lermontov
43 Абай даңғылыAlmaty’s top cultural venue stages three or four performances a week at 5pm or 6.30pm. Some get sold out a week or more ahead. Popular favourites such as Swan Lake, La Bohème, Aida and Carmen are among the regular shows. Also look out for Kazakh operas such as Abay and Abylay Khan .
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kazakhstan/almaty/entertainment-nightlife/other/abay-state-opera-ballet-theatre#ixzz4It2WSzOR
Abay Opera House
Almaty’s top cultural venue stages three or four performances a week at 5pm or 6.30pm. Some get sold out a week or more ahead. Popular favourites such as Swan Lake, La Bohème, Aida and Carmen are among the regular shows. Also look out for Kazakh operas such as Abay and Abylay Khan .
Read more: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/kazakhstan/almaty/entertainment-nightlife/other/abay-state-opera-ballet-theatre#ixzz4It2WSzOR
Shopping
Променад-Фото
MEGA Alma-Ata
247А Rozybakiev StreetDostyk Avenue
Dostyk AvenueGetting Around
Baikonur Subway Station
Abay AvenueMetro station 5 min walk from the apartment.