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Almaty
Almaty
Home to famous aport apples, an unique
mountain scene, fantastic skyscrapers, and some
rich history behind. The city certainly has a
spectacular beauty to visit, and it is located in the
foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau. You could easily
spend your time to explore the numerous
landmarks, museums, nature, cultural significant
places that Almaty has to offer. The city is
perfect destination and will suit for everyone's
taste.
Reasons to visit Almaty
Almaty - the city of apples

Get to know deep history and


culture by visiting museums

The majestic beauty of the


mountain peaks and beloved
ski resorts
Kok-tobe
Old name 'Alma-Ata’ means
'father of apples’ in Kazakh, has
claimed the honour of being
birthplace of the apple for more
than a hundred years. On the
picturesque mountain Kok-Tobe
towering over the city the first to
greet visitors is the "Alma"
Fountain which is the sculpture of
apple, represent the symbol of
the city. Here also you must take
a look at the stunning view of the
whole city, especially at
nighttime.
Museum
Almaty is a city in Kazakhstan with a large number of
museums. In 2018, there were approximately 27.

Central State Museum of In the 1st hall, the subjects of


paleontology and archeology. For
the Republic of example: fragments of animal bones and
Kazakhstan. petrified trees, spores and pollen of
ancient plants, and much more.
• Recognized as one of the In the 2nd hall, the theme is the history
largest and most important of Kazakhstan from the beginning of the
15th century
museums in Central Asia.
In the 3rd hall, the subjects of history
• The museum occupies 3 and culture are rare documents and
floors with a total area of ​17.5 photographs.
thousand square meters. In the 4th hall, the history of the republic
• Exhibition galleries and 4 as a whole until 1991. You can see the
main halls are located. symbols of Kazakhstan: coat of arms, flag,
awards, currency
• Collected more than 200
thousand exhibits.
Everyone will probably agree that
Alma-arasan the main attraction of Almaty is
the picturesque mountains.

it takes 10-15 minutes to the


springs, and 5 minutes to the
waterfall.
hot springs - they are several baths with
a diameter of about 1.5 meters with hot
and cold water. Against the backdrop
of snow, mountains and Christmas
trees, the place looks especially
beautiful and extreme at the same time.

Literally 200 meters from the springs


there is a sports ground and benches
for rest..
Big Alm a t y L a k e ,
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kilometers from Almaty

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BAO has the
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In calm weath
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water surface is
s u rro u n din g m o u n ta ins.
the sky and the

ble and chan ges color - from


it is changea
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turquoise blue to emera

ra l la ke , w h ich w as fo rmed
This is a natu
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high in the m
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Almaty as a re
Medeo
"Medeo" is located near the city of
Almaty at an altitude of 1691 meters
above sea level. This is the highest
skating rink in the world.

there is a playground where ice skating


enthusiasts gather in winter, a reservoir, a
stormy roaring river with very cold and clear
water, numerous trees and mountains,
mountains, mountains
On the slope of one of the mountains (Mokhnatka) there is a
staircase (it is called the "stairway of ascent"), consisting of
800-odd steps. Climbing it to the very top, you literally feel
like a hero. Going up the stairs under normal conditions is not
always easy, and even more so in the mountains. But it's
worth it - climbing to the very top, looking at amazing
landscapes, you forget all the difficulties of climbing
Shymbulak Mountain Resort
Are you looking for a fun and alternative destination to
go snowboarding or skiing this winter?

Shymbulak is a The skiing season at


popular ski resort in Shymbulak is six months,
Kazakhstan, located and in ‘21-’22 year alone
the resort attracted over 1
on the Trans-Ili Alatau
million people. Therefore,
ridge a little above the
do not miss the chance to
Medeu skating rink. visit Shymbulak this year

Night skiing from Talgar Pass in Shymbulak is


the highest illuminated track for night skiing in
the world. Skiers start their descent as high as
3,200 meters above sea level.
The diversity of flora and fauna, blossoming orchards,
as well as the unique nature reserves brings a huge
contribution to the development of tourism in
Almaty.
Having been in Almaty, you do not just dive into the
rich cultural life of the city, but also deep dive in
historical museums and visit the glorious nature in
the Southern capital.
Almaty is proud to be the title of the capital of the
South, and every year the number of people wanting
to visit these amazing places is growing continuously.
Don't miss your opportunity to visit this versatile city!

Thank you!

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