Top 10 Best Things to Do in Almaty
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  • Shymbulaktop_1
    󰺂6.2
    Almaty19.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Ski Resorts in Almaty
    5.0/5
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    I went to Almaty this summer. The plane had to fly over the Tianshan Mountains. In fact, the Tianshan Mountains have been extending throughout Kazakhstan. When traveling in Almaty, Qiongbulak is a magnificent attraction that must be visited! Otherwise, it is a waste of time! Qiongbulak area is extremely magnificent! You can experience four seasons in one day, and the weather is different every ten miles! You can always encounter the strange phenomenon of sunrise in the east and rain in the west... You can take the aerial cable car directly to the foot of the glacier at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. Qiongbulak Ski Resort is definitely an ideal ski resort with good climatic conditions, an average temperature of 20℃ in summer and 7℃ in winter, a snow depth of up to 150 cm, and more than 300 days of sunny days a year. It provides a variety of services and facilities, including cable car services, hotel accommodation and many restaurants and cafes. In summer, you can also take a cable car tour, hike, and challenge paragliding, etc. Therefore, to explore the natural wonders of Almaty, Kazakhstan, Qiongbulak Snow Mountain Cable Car is definitely an adventure you cannot miss!

  • Ascension Cathedraltop_2
    󰺂5.5
    Almaty3.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoCultural Landmarks of Almaty: Ascension Cathedral and Panfilov Park
    Highlights:
    󰋄WWII monument & eternal flame
    󰋄Explore local religious history
    󱨠Saved by 134 users󱨠53% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Almaty [Ascension Cathedral] Voznesensk Kashendraliy Shrirkevyi An Orthodox cathedral in Almaty. Standing 56 meters tall, it is the second tallest wooden cathedral in the world, and not a single nail was used in the entire building. The cathedral's cornerstone was laid on September 26, 1903, and it opened in 1907. During the Soviet era, it served as a museum, and its bell tower was used as a radio transmission tower. In 1911, a magnitude 8.4 earthquake struck Almaty, destroying most of the city's buildings. However, the Ascension Cathedral has remained virtually intact to this day. Restoration work was carried out in 1973. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, religious services were resumed after a 69-year hiatus. It was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church in May 1995 and reopened in 1997. In 2004, it received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award for Outstanding Project for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage. Address: Gogol St 40, Almaty Hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Admission: Free

  • Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstantop_3
    󰺂5.3
    Almaty3.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰀆Interactive exhibit explores Kazakh culture
    󱨜Giant blue tent-like palace
    󱨠41% positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    Almaty [Central State Museum 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 was established on July 2, 2014. It offers 14,000 square meters of exhibition space across seven halls, with a total floor area of ​​74,000 square meters. In 2015, an exhibition of Chinese shadow puppetry was held in Almaty, co-organized by the Central State Museum of Kazakhstan and the Tang West Market Museum in Xi'an. The exhibition, themed "History of the Silk Road," featured 19 large-scale shadow puppetry works and ran for two months from the end of October to the end of December. Address: Samal-1, 44, Almaty Hours: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Closed Tuesdays Admission: 500 Tenge (7 RMB) Mobile phones are permitted; professional cameras such as DSLRs are not permitted.

  • Kok Tobe
    4
    󰺂5.2
    Almaty13.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Night Attractions in Almaty
    Highlights:
    󰀆Almaty sunset views
    󰋄Cable car to mountain top
    4.8/5
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    Almaty [Cable Car 🚡] Kok Tobe Hill Gondola Cableway Opened February 17, 2025. Length: 1,620 meters, takes 7 minutes, but prices are high. Address: Luganskiy St 2, Almaty Transportation: Yandex Go taxi (over 10 yuan) Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:45 PM Tuesday 1:00 PM - 8:45 PM Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 10:00 AM - 9:45 PM Admission: One-way 3,500 RMB (53 yuan), round-trip 6,000 RMB (90 yuan) Cards accepted (chip-based credit cards) You can also take a minibus to the summit: Weekdays: One-way 1,500 RMB; round-trip 2,000 RMB Saturday and Sunday: One-way 2,000 RMB; round-trip 3,000 RMB

  • Big Almaty Lake
    5
    󰺂5.1
    Almaty23.5 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoBig Almaty Lake nature experience
    Highlights:
    󰀆Emerald-like & ever-changing lake
    󱨜Almaty's iconic natural lake
    󱨠Saved by 211 users
    4.4/5
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    The Big Almaty Lake gives us different feelings in different seasons. In autumn, the Big Almaty Lake has more water, and in summer, it has less water because a lot of it is discharged to the city for water supply. In autumn, the melting of ice and snow fills the Big Almaty Lake again.

  • 28 Panfilov Guardsmen Park
    6
    󰺂4.9
    Almaty3.4 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    󰋄Park honoring 28 brave warriors
    󰀆18-acre lush forest for relaxation
    󱨠89% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    The 28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park is a city park in Kazakhstan, located in central Almaty. The eternal flame in memory of the fallen soldiers of World War II burns in front of a huge black monument to soldiers from all 15 Soviet republics. The Ascension Cathedral of Almaty is also located in Panfilov Park.

  • Almaty Zoo
    7
    󰺂4.2
    Almaty5.2 km from downtown
    4.5/5
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    There are many kinds of animals, and the park is quite large. We walked around for an hour and a half and still couldn't finish it. The baby was tired and went back. It can't be compared with the domestic wildlife parks with ticket prices of more than 200 yuan, but the ticket price of 800 tenge is about 12.3 yuan in RMB. What else can you buy a bicycle at this price? It's worth it if you bring your baby!

What Best Things to Do are there in Almaty?
These are all Best Things to Do in Almaty:Shymbulak, Ascension Cathedral, Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kok Tobe, Big Almaty Lake
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Almaty?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Almaty include:Shymbulak:5.0, Ascension Cathedral:4.6, Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan:4.3, Kok Tobe:4.8, Big Almaty Lake:4.4
At what locations in Almaty can Best Things to Do in Almaty be found?
The Best Things to Do in Almaty are mainly located in:Shymbulak:Almaty, Ascension Cathedral:Almaty, Central State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan:Almaty, Kok Tobe:Almaty, Big Almaty Lake:Almaty
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