Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan, which until 1997 was the capital of the republic. To date the city remains the financial, economic and cultural center of the country.
The city is located in the south of the country close to the snowy peaks of the Zailiyskiy Alatau. Its population is almost 2 million people.
From the very first minutes of staying in the “southern capital”, the tourists are attracted by its cozy streets immersed in greenery. In Almaty, everyone will find activities and places according their tastes: delightful parks for walking, authentic Soviet architecture, trendy shopping centers with chic restaurants and modern ski resorts.
A beautiful view of the city opens from the Kok Tobe Mountain, a favorite place of Almaty residents. You can get there by funicular from the square of the Palace of the Republic. Those who are interested in the history of the city are recommended to visit its wonderful museums or take a walk in the park named after 28 Panfilovites, visit the famous Zenkov Cathedral, built by the great soviet architect.
Fans of active recreation can join numerous hiking trips organized in the gorges closest to Almaty, or go to the legendary high-mountain skating rink Medeo or the Shymbulak ski resort.
For comfortable touring around the city, there are metro, buses and taxis.
