Where to relax in Almaty?

Almaty is unofficially recognized as the southern capital of Kazakhstan. This is a city surrounded by greenery, which is located in the foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau. Holidays in Almaty can be varied in content, it can be educational, entertaining, active recreation and cultural and educational. Almaty has all the conditions for this.

 If you are vacationing with children in the summer, then you can suggest visiting the Gorky Park of Culture and Leisure for your vacation in Almaty. Give your children and yourself a good mood. The park is not only very beautiful, but there are many different attractions and a large water park. Walking a little further into the park, towards the mountains, you will come to the zoo. Where you and your children can meet representatives of the animal world. Here in large enclosures you can see many birds of prey, as well as exotic ones. It is interesting to watch monkeys, elephants and giraffes.

 You can just walk along the tennis alleys of the park and see some of the oldest buildings in Almaty while relaxing in the park of 28 Panfilov heroes. The Ascension Cathedral is located in the park; it is a unique wooden structure in the world. Here is also the House of Officers, which is landmark of Almaty. Walking around the park you can see very tame squirrels, which you can feed by hand. By the way, the 28 Panfilov Park and Gorky Park are not far from each other.

You can admire the city from above by visiting Mount Kok-Tobe. There is also a mini zoo, a children’s playground here, and you can relax and just sit here at the “Wishes” fountain. Your descent from Mount Kok-Tobe can be exciting; there are roller coasters for your descent. While vacationing in Almaty, you can visit the circus; artists from Russia often come here with their circus programs. You and your children may want to visit a theater or museum, of which there are plenty in Almaty. One might say, for any “color and taste.”

 For lovers of active recreation, Almaty has such wonderful places as the world famous Medeo skating rink and ski resort "Chimbulak", which are located above Almaty in the mountains. If you want to spend a few days in the resort area “Medeo” or “Chimbulak”, then for your accommodation there is a hotel where you can stay comfortably.

Relaxing in the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau, you can enjoy the mountain air and the enchanting beauty of the majestic mountains. And for good company and active recreation in the mountains of the Trans-Ili Alatau one of the gorges located near Almaty is suitable. Here you can organize a barbecue or just a picnic in nature, where you and your children can spend an unforgettable day of relaxation in the vicinity of Almaty.