Quote: Zenkov Cathedral (Svyato-Voznesensky Cathedral) This beautiful Russian Orthodox Cathedral sits amid rose gardens at the center of Panfilov Park. The colorful structure was built entirely of wood, and amazingly… Read More

Quote: This 'kazak Colorado,' as is it often described, is not as impressive as the original one. However it is worth having a look. Some tours propose an helicopter trip for $100. It is located at 175 km east of… Read More

Quote: Kolsay lakes are three picturesque mountain lakes located in the northern part of Tien Shan in Zaili Alatau ridge. Two bottom lakes are surrounded fir trees, alpine meadow and mountain pastures. The top lake is… Read More

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Quote: Koktyube Park (Koktobe in Kazakh) overlooks Almaty from a hill on the southwest edge of town. You can’t miss it-–the needle-shaped 300 meter+ television transmission tower rises above the entire city from the… Read More

Quote: World famous Bukhara carpets are the most exciting you could bring back from Almaty. The real Bukhara is a dark red carpet made in wool. It looks like a mosaic with characteristic lines of 'guls.' You could… Read More

Quote: This large rectangle of greenery between Gogol and Kazybek Bi make a pleasant focus fo Almaty. An impressive war memorial stands in the middle of the park. This represents 28 soldiers of an Almaty infantery unit… Read More

Quote: These are favorite Almaty places for a day trip excursion for the city. Medeu ice ring, 15 km south of central almaty is at 1700 m high. It is an ice ring for speed skating and many soviet champions trained… Read More

Quote: The Zelyony Bazaar is a large, crowded, covered market with hundreds of stalls offering everything from fruits, vegetables and meats to toys, clothing and just about any other thing you can imagine. The spices… Read More