1
Green Bazaar
Farmers' market
High-roofed indoor farmer's market lined with stalls & tables selling meat, vegetables & dry fruits.
4.30 (35.1K reviews)
2
Central Park
Amusement park
Large, historic hub with a lake, amusement park, sports facilities, cafes & boat rentals.
4.70 (32.1K reviews)
3
First President park
Park
Viewing & seating area & a semicircular colonnade in an urban park for gatherings and events.
4.60 (27.9K reviews)
4
Medeu
Visitor center
Stalwart, year-round ice arena located 1,691 m. above sea level, popular for skating & hockey.
4.70 (20.4K reviews)
5
Ile-Alatau National Park
National park
Created in 1996, this 200-hectare park features alpine meadows, forest, glaciers, lakes & more.
4.70 (19.1K reviews)
6
Almaty Zoo
Zoo
Zoo opened in 1937, featuring mammals, birds & reptiles in their natural habitats.
4.50 (16.7K reviews)
7
Shymbulak
Ski resort
Picturesque ski resort with over 7 mi. of trails, numerous restaurants & year-round activities.
4.80 (16.7K reviews)
8
Kok Tobe
Tourist attraction
👍 Great views and plenty of amusements for children. The Beatles monument was interesting. Outdoor zoo area to walk around. Plan on an hour or two.
4.60 (15.5K reviews)
9
Baiterek
Tourist attraction
Built between 1996 & 2002, this trophy-like structure features a deck 97m above street level.
4.60 (14.1K reviews)
12
Botanical garden
Botanical garden
Lotus ponds, swans & tree-lined pathways, plus exotic plants from around the world.
4.60 (10.7K reviews)
14
Shymkent Zoo
Zoo
😠 AVOID THIS ZOO! I gave one star because zero was not possible. The living conditions of the animals are appalling. The cages are tiny, which is ridiculous given all the unused space in this nearly abandoned zoo. Especially the bears, tigers, lions and fish are subject to grave mistreatment due to th...
4.40 (9.3K reviews)
15
Hazrat Sultan Mosque
Mosque
Huge mosque completed in 2012, with a giant dome, 4 minarets & classical Islamic architecture.
4.90 (9.2K reviews)
16
Abay Park
Park
Sprawling park with bike rentals & cycle paths, plus striking war memorials, playground & a cafe.
4.60 (8.9K reviews)
17
Astana Central Park
City park
👍 It has enough entertainment with lot's of fun with your buddy's
4.60 (8.7K reviews)
19
Zhetisu Park
City park
👍 Good overall, some pathways and maintenance issues
4.70 (7.4K reviews)
20
Zhenis park
Park
👍👍 A fantastic park of whimsy and memory.
4.70 (7.4K reviews)