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Things to do Tours

Ile River

Perfect for a lazy boat ride gazing at the steppes at they unroll to the horizon.

Things to do Tours

Legendary for it's outdoor parties, Lake Kapchagai rules the summers.

Things to do Great Outdoors

Ile River Delta

A trip to the immense Ile River Delta might not be quick or cheap but it's certainly an unforgettable experience. Certainly it'll make you fall in love with the country hook line and sinker.

Alma Hotel

Sweet, simple and subtle, with delicious rooftop views.

Restaurants European

Entrecôte

Unsurprisingly, steak is the speciality here, and it's excellent, as shown by the dozens of locals dining each day.

Cream Café

With it's shaded terrace and Italian scooters, Cream Café's a tribute to the Med.

Sights Parks & Gardens

Kok Tobe

Phenomenal views await if you can make it up the holl to this playground wonderland.

Shera Hotel

Local celeb hangout, with decent rooms a short break from the town centre.

Sights Religious Buildings

A true post-Soviet landmark, visit the mosque to see Kazakhstan at it's international best.

Sights Cultural Centre

Tamgaly

These rock carvings are a World Heritage Site, and a humbling experience for all culture vultures.

Things to do Great Outdoors

Kolsai Lakes

Ever wanted to sleep in a yurt, wake up to views of a sparkling shimmering lake and spend the day riding to your heart's content? Here you are then.

Things to do Charters & Rentals

Extremal

Mountain advernture shops - cycling equipment in the summer, ski and snowboard in the winter. These guys are the real experts.

Things to do Great Outdoors

Big Almaty Lake

A great spot for being at one with nature - and huge amounts of water.

Things to do Golf

Arial Golf Club

A decent club for beginner or junior players, with reasonable prices to match.

Things to do Parks & Gardens

Altyn Emel

Burial mounds and sand dunes that hum in the wind are amongst many of this park's varied offerings.

Things to do Great Outdoors

Aksai Gorge

Liberate your soul from material worries and visit the monks in this monastery.

Shops Souvenirs & Gift Stores

TsUM

There are some great textiles being produced and imported in Almaty the best of which can be found on the top floor of the Tsum department store.

Shops Souvenirs & Gift Stores

Tumar

A good selection of handmade felts mean there's no need to trawl craft fairs.

Shock

A treasure trove of Sauvage sale pieces, this is one for those who are more max-it than plastic, and looking for bargains.

Shops Malls & Department Stores

Ramstor Trade Centre

The introduction of the mall was met with a great deal of excitement in Almaty with consumers of the boom economy eager to spend.

Shops Malls & Department Stores

Mega Centre

The biggest selection of Western brands in Kazakhstan, alongside local chains, makes this a popular mall.

Barakholka Market

There's so much going on at Baraholka market it can be hard to know where to look first; it's brimming with goods for both the souvenir-seeking tourist and seasoned local.

Sights Parks & Gardens

Panfilov Park

This is the centre point of Almaty and is the city's biggest and most-loved park; home to the gorgeous Ascension Cathedral and a slew of other historically important monuments.

Sights Landmarks & Monuments

Kensai Graveyard

Another of Almaty's more fascinating cultural spots, Kensai Graveyard provides awe-inspiring views of the mountains and is something of a moving experience to say the least with headstones aplenty.

Kunaev House Museum

A museum to the memory of one of Kazakhstan's most beloved politicians.

Things to do Events

ArtBatFest

An interactive art festival, ArtBatFest is a great place to wander for flashmobs, photography exhibitions and experimental theatre.

Sights Performing Arts

Abay Opera House

Come to see well-known and local ballets and operas in the beautiful classical Soviet building with its air of faded grandeur.

Cafes Coffee Shop

Segafredo

Mamma mia! Real Italian coffee.

Marrone Rosso

A proper comfort-food location, the Marrone also does a great line in decadent hot chocolate. Perfect for those curling up on a sofa days.

Cafes Coffee Shop

4A Coffee

This cosy coffee house serves mind-blowing sandwiches and fantastic fresh coffee.

Check out the chilled Polynesian vibe at this surfer's paradise.

Restaurants Asian

Wild Asia

One of the most comprehensive menus we've come across, with excellent cocktail-aided atmosphere.

Restaurants Kazakh

One of the best views of the mountains, relax on the terrace and just gaze.

Restaurants Japanese

Sumo San

Serving seriously good sushi and teppyanaki this authentic Japanese spot is popular all year round.

Restaurants Middle Eastern

Samal

A beautiful restaurant, with stunningly good food and delicate decorative touches.

Restaurants Middle Eastern

Safran

An authentic Arabic experience Safran is a wonderful place to sample Moroccan, Turkish, and Georgian cuisine.

Restaurants Indian

Namaste

Namaste provides a wonderfully informal Indian dining experience in an authentic environment.

Restaurants Japanese

Kabuto

Authentic and original Japanese cuisine, with a wide selection.

Restaurants Lebanese

Beirut

A taste of true Lebanon is on offer at the aptly-named Beirut.

Holiday Inn

A safe bet with its comfortable, neatly designed rooms and ideal location in the centre of the Business District.