Travel Guide of Almaty in Kazakhstan by Influencers and Travelers
Almaty, formerly known as Alma-Ata and Verny, is the largest city in Kazakhstan, with a population of about 2,000,000 people, about 11% of the country's total population, and more than 2.7 million in its built-up area that encompasses Talgar, Boraldai, Otegen Batyr and many other suburbs.
The Best Things to Do and Visit in Almaty
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1 - Ile-Alatau National Park
26 km away
Ile-Alatau National Park is a national park in Kazakhstan. It was created in 1996 and covers about 200,000 ha. It is situated in the mountains south of Almaty between Gorge Turgen in the east and Chemolgan River in the west.
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2 - Wildlife Watching in Almaty
22 km away
Our Team Do a Special tours, as we show the location - breathtaking spots, which few people know about, professional Staff - prepares you a lunch, an expert guide organizes a fascinating trip, tells a lot of interesting historical facts. We do the best tours have ever you had. 07-30 Departure from your hotel/hostel/ apartments Almaty 09-30 Stop at the road bazaar at Baiseit village 11-30 Arrival to Charyn Canyon-National Park hike 2-3hr and Yummy Canyon Lunch 14:30 Overview Canyon on Panorama (Breathtaking sight, trembling in the Knees) 15-30 Departure from Charyn Canyon to Bartogai reservoir 17-00 Arrival to Bartogai reservoir, overview, Barista-guide happy to cook Coffee from or Tea (Khan tea, Tashkent tea, fruit tea) 17-30 Departure from Bartogai Lake to Almaty City 20-00 Arrival to Almaty.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Almaty
22 km away
Enjoy amazing landscapes of Charyn Canyon and valley of Castles. I’m a professional guide with my own car.
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4 - Ice Skating in Almaty
22 km away
This tour combines all of the most famous sites in Almaty. In one day you will experience our famous central park, a large outdoor market, the beauty of the Tien Shen mountains as we travel to Shymbulak, and Koktobe, a popular tourist destination. This is one of the best tours if you want to see the best of Almaty. Your safety and comfort will be provided by your personal guide. We will offer you the most interesting itinerary and most convenient time for you.
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5 - Climbing in Almaty
22 km away
Our team developed this tour specifically for guests of Almaty, who have only one free day to explore Kazakhstan. For this day, you will not only get acquainted with the diversity of nature in the Almaty region, you will also taste Kazakhstan in the authentic village (Kazakh village) of Saty. The speed of landscape change and the variety of entertainments of this excursion make it unique.
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Pictures and Stories of Almaty from Influencers
20 pictures of Almaty from Nursultan Rakysh, Vale Zmeykov, visit almaty and other travelers
- Man looking at lake, Almaty ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Nursultan Rakysh | ©Unsplash
- While walking among the beautiful mountain slopes in Almaty ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Darya Jum | ©Unsplash
- Snow covered mountains in Almaty ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Nursultan Rakysh | ©Unsplash
- On the way to Furmanov peak ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Arnur Turpakpayev | ©Unsplash
- On the way to Furmanov peak ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Arnur Turpakpayev | ©Unsplash
- Peak Karnisniy ...click to read more
- Experienced by @Ğ�лекÑ�андр Митенков | ©Unsplash
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Why should you visit Almaty ?
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As the financial capital and main cultural and commercial centre of Kazakhstan, Almaty is certainly one of the most pleasant cities in Central Asia. You will enjoy its wealth of beautiful museums, fountains, historical and architectural ensembles as well as its cultural and festive life.
Almaty is also a paradise for outdoor recreation. The city lies at the foot of the Ala-Tau mountain range in the far south-east of Kazakhstan.
You can go hiking in the Ile-Alatau National Park, where beautiful lakes await you. Horseback riding is very popular in this reserve of forests, mammals and birds.
At the green market you can taste local specialities such as koumis, a drink made from fermented mare's milk, or plov, a kind of fried rice with meat and vegetables.
Don't forget to try the delicious wild apples for which Almaty (which literally means "city of apple trees") is famous.
Enjoy a fascinating ethnographic experience at the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan, which tells you a lot about Kazakh history and culture. It tells the story of the country from prehistoric times through the Mongolian period to the Soviet occupation.
In the XIIIᵉ and XIVᵉ centuries, Almaty was a key stop on the ancient Silk Road. You will find this special atmosphere in Zhibek-Zholy (Silk Road), a lively pedestrian street in the centre of Almaty that ends at the Silk Way Mall, where you can do some shopping in an upscale indoor environment.
Medeu, the former Olympic stadium turned into a giant ice rink in winter, becomes a huge complex underneath the rink in summer with a swimming pool fed by mountain water.
The surrounding hills offer great walking opportunities.
Green Hill, accessible by cable car, offers the best view of Almaty. The area is dotted with hiking trails and beautiful lawns that offer a variety of outdoor activities and attractions (summer sledges, climbing walls, Ferris wheel), including a market for tasty fresh goat cheese.
Take a sauna break at the Arasan bathhouse. This must-see place is a huge single-sex spa complex similar to a hammam. There are Russian and Finnish baths and various spa and massage packages, followed by a tea break.
Almaty will charm you, you just have to trust it.
Frequently Asked Questions by Travelers planning a trip to Almaty
Almaty's climate is characterised by hot, sunny summers with maximum temperatures of around 25 degrees; rain is common in spring and autumn.
The best time to visit Almaty is in July and August.
If you're not too worried about the cold and want to enjoy skiing, you should book your trip in January and February, when the ground is covered in snow for about 100 days a year and the temperature can drop to -9°C.
Almaty is served several times a week via Almaty International Airport, which is located about 20km from the city centre.
From there you can easily take a bus or car to the city.
In Amalty, therefore in Kazakhstan, Kazakh and Russian are spoken, Russian being the official language.
Where to Stay in Almaty
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