Almaty
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Almaty Essentials
Almaty combines its Soviet past with natural beauty. Visit the wooden Ascension Cathedral in Panfilov Park or the Golden Warrior monument on Republic Square. The city's landscape is defined by the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains, home to the high-altitude Medeu skating rink and Big Almaty Lake. Urban life centers on the Arbat promenade and the bustling Zelenyy (Green) Bazar, where traditional Central Asian commerce thrives. The 371-meter television tower on Kok Tobe hill dominates the skyline.
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Majestic Mountain Views
This collection highlights the diverse terrain of the Trans-Ili Alatau mountains surrounding Almaty. It features prominent summits like the 4,010-meter Pik Abaya and the rugged Bukreev Peak, alongside high-altitude landmarks like the Tuyuksu Glacier. The list covers accessible viewpoints such as the Talgar Pass, reached via the Shymbulak cable car system, and the forested slopes of Mokhnatka. Visitors can also explore natural water features, including the 30-meter Butakovka Waterfall and the seasonal cascades within the Alma-Arasan gorge.
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Almaty — Map
Climate & when to visit
Best time to visit: May, June, September
Practical information
- Currency
- Kazakhstani Tenge KZT · Card payments · Commonly accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112
- Electricity
- 220 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
- Tap water
- Drink with caution
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +7
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