Almaty: choose your kind of day

A renewed waterfront, walking paths and mountain views. The marker shows the lake itself, not a promenade entrance. Ask our team for a convenient way to reach the waterfront after check-in.

The marker leads to the Main Botanical Garden’s north entrance from Timiryazev Street. The first Monday of each month is a maintenance day; check current hours before visiting.

A spacious foothill park with avenues and fountains, well suited to a family walk.

A sports park on the eastern side of Dulati Avenue, opposite First President Park, by the Bolshaya Almatinka river. It has walking and running paths, sports and recreation areas, with parts designed for cycling and BMX.

A riverside walking section behind MEGA on Rozybakiev Street. It is a convenient access point to the water and green promenade, with the route continuing towards First President Park.

A long riverside walking area along the Esentai above Al-Farabi Avenue, near Esentai Mall. The trail follows the river towards the foothills; you can walk only part of it and return.

22/1, Koktem-3 microdistrict

The country’s leading art museum, with Kazakh, Russian, Western European and Eastern art. Closed on Mondays.

132 Kabanbay Batyr Street

The story of the city from ancient settlements to modern Almaty, including archaeology, ethnography, architecture and urban culture.

24A Zenkov Street

A collection of traditional Kazakh musical instruments in a historic wooden building in Panfilov Park.

117 Tulebayev Street

A memorial museum devoted to statesman Dinmukhamed Kunayev, with documents, photographs and personal belongings.

125 Tulebayev Street, apt. 3

A literary memorial exhibition about writer Sabit Mukanov, presented in his preserved home interior.

96 Kunayev Street

The home archive, musical instruments and personal belongings of composer and conductor Nurgisa Tlendiev.

60 Baitursynuly Street

A museum in the former home of educator, linguist and Alash movement figure Akhmet Baitursynuly.

551 Seifullin Avenue

Cups, medals, photographs and other exhibits tracing the history of Kazakh sport and the achievements of leading athletes.

A family amusement park on Abay Avenue, near the circus and Auezov Theatre. It has children’s play areas, carousels, a Ferris wheel and more active rides. Check seasonal hours, prices, age limits and height requirements before visiting.

44, Samal-1 microdistrict

An introduction to Kazakhstan’s history and culture, from archaeology and ethnography to the modern era. Closed on Tuesdays.

The Independence Monument and a major civic space, easy to combine with the Central Museum.

A central pedestrian route with urban architecture, cafés and street life.

A shaded historic park with a memorial complex and the Eternal Flame.

A colourful early-20th-century wooden cathedral inside Panfilov Park; it is an active place of worship.

A large city park on Gogol Street with shaded avenues, ponds, sports areas and family attractions. Check individual attraction schedules for the season and weather.

The marker is placed on the Green Bazaar’s main market building. It is a good place to explore local food and everyday city life; confirm current prices and opening hours on arrival.

The marker shows access to the Terrenkur trail by Kokkinaki Street. From here, the green walking route follows the Malaya Almatinka river.

One of Almaty’s largest malls on Rozybakiev Street, with shops, cafés, a cinema and family entertainment.

A major shopping and entertainment centre on Makataev Street in central Almaty.

A popular modern mall in the Samal area with shops, restaurants and a cinema.

A premium shopping centre on Al-Farabi Avenue beside Esentai Tower.

A large city mall on Seifullin Avenue with retail, dining, cinema and entertainment.

One of the largest shopping complexes in western Almaty, near Sairan.

A major western mall on the Tashkent highway with shopping and family entertainment.

A newer large mall on the Kuldzhinsky highway with a major cinema, shops and food court.

A shopping and entertainment centre on Satpaev Street near Tlendiev Street.

A mall by Moskva metro station with a cinema, shops and cafés.

A family-oriented mall at the Atakent complex on Timiryazev Street.

A shopping and entertainment centre on Zhandosov Street with a cinema, shops and a family zone.

A district shopping and entertainment centre in the Mamyr-1 neighbourhood.

A large shopping centre on Raiymbek Avenue with shops and entertainment.

A large shopping and entertainment complex in Turksib District, near Almaty-1 railway station.

A panoramic hilltop above the city. Cable-car and attraction operations depend on weather and maintenance schedules.

A high-altitude sports complex and a starting point for mountain walks. Dress for mountain weather.

A mountain resort above Medeu with views, cable cars and seasonal activities. Check weather, tickets and lift operations before leaving.

A scenic mountain gorge near the confluence of the Bolshaya Almatinka and Ozernaya rivers. Walk towards the renewed thermal-spring area, checking weather, trail conditions and current access restrictions before leaving.