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Big Almaty Lake
Big Almaty Lake is a lake located in the southern city of Almaty, Kazakhstan, known as the "Pearl of Almaty", 15 kilometers away from Almaty, 2511 meters above sea level, 1.6 kilometers long, 1 kilometer wide, and deep 40 meters.Almaty · 23.5km from downtown
Kok Tobe
Koktobe Mountain is located in the southeast of Almaty, 1070 meters above sea level, alias Green Mountain. The Koktobe TV Tower is built on the hill. Adjacent to the TV tower is the panoramic platform, and there is a cable car leading to the city. This is a well-known scenic spot in Almaty, and it is also a good place to watch the night view of Almaty.Almaty · 13.9km from downtown
Ile-Alatau National Park
Ile-Alatau National Park is famous for its magnificent mountain scenery and rich biodiversity, aiming to protect and showcase the unique ecosystems and natural beauty of the Tianshan Mountains. The park covers a vast area and encompasses a variety of landforms, including towering mountains, expansive grasslands, clear lakes, and dense forests. The park features multiple hiking trails suitable for hikers of all levels. These trails not only lead visitors through magnificent natural scenery but also offer opportunities to observe various plants and animals up close. In addition, the lakes and rivers within the park provide an ideal environment for fishing and picnicking. Ile-Alatau National Park not only attracts visitors with its natural beauty but also holds significant cultural and historical value. The park contains several archaeological sites that showcase the rich history and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. Visitors can explore ancient petroglyphs and historical relics here to learn about the local cultural background.Almaty · 15.5km from downtown
Medeu
The Medio Sports Complex is named after it was built in the Medio Scenic Area, 15 kilometers away from the urban area, with an altitude of 1520-1750 meters. From Medeo Snow Mountain, you can take the cable car straight up to Shenbulak Snow Mountain, which can reach a height of 3,200 meters and overlook the panoramic view.Almaty · 16km from downtown
Almaty Botanical Gardens
There are beautiful garden areas and paths that wind through the woods. The garden areas are lovely, with a wide variety of plants and trees. There are many squirrels in the botanical garden, and swans and fish in the pond.Almaty · 3.9km from downtown
Family Park
Almaty · 5.7km from downtown
Baum grove
Almaty · 8.1km from downtown
Fantasy World Almaty
Almaty · 1.8km from downtown
Abay Kunanbaiuly Monument
Almaty · 3.9km from downtown
Butakovsky Gorge
Almaty · 16.9km from downtown
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zomitrip16 October 2024
5.0
As of October 2024, the road is closed partway, so you can use YandexGO to get there partway. From there, it takes about 2.5 to 3 hours on foot for adults to Almaty Lyk.
There are several trash cans along the way, and you can take a rest in a pension-like place (only this one place).
Please be aware that the temperature and weather are prone to change, so don't forget to bring warm clothes and food.
The scenery of Almaty Lyk is very beautiful and worth seeing. Perhaps because it is difficult to get there, there are few tourists now, so you can enjoy it quietly.
Big Almaty Lake
Even1 July 2020
4.0
If you want to overlook the entire city of Almaty, then KokTobe Park is the place to go. The park is located on the top of KokTobe Mountain, 1,100 meters above sea level. Get in the cable car, accompanied by beautiful dombra music, as the altitude continues to rise, the whole city begins to slowly appear at your feet. The top of the mountain is not only a great place to overlook Almaty, but also a magnificent panoramic view of the foothills of Zailiysky Alatau, which is more beautiful than any other angle in the city.
Kok Tobe
benx61353 April 2026
5.0
A cool-looking amusement park in Almaty, located on the same street as the Nomad Riding School and the State Circus.
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