In the wider regional surroundings of Almaty are the mountains Volch'ya, Serkebay, Mohnatka and Gora Beker. For travelers whose focus is on the landscape around Almaty, this connection to the mountains is a specific consideration.
You can book a hotel in Almaty.
Winter and excursions
Shymbulak Resort is a nearby ski area, and Medeu is an Olympic-sized ice rink. This suits a trip in which winter sports and ice skating play a role.
Big Almaty Lake, Charyn Canyon, and Kolsai & Kaindy are among the excursions associated with Almaty itineraries.
Geographical classification
The Almaty Region is located in southeastern Kazakhstan and surrounds the city of Almaty but does not include it.
Landscape and nature
The mountain tourism cluster of the Almaty Region was selected in 2021 as one of Kazakhstan's top 10 tourism destinations.
The regional profile lists Big Almaty Peak, Issyk Lake, Kaindy Lake, Charyn National Park, and Ile-Alatau National Park.
For further regional orientation, you can access the following entries directly: Bakbakty, Кыргаулды, Kokkaynar, Shengeldy, Zharkent, Tastybulak, Baybulak, Tautürgen, Dzerzhinskoye, Üschqongyr, Besqaynar, Karagayly, Qaskeleng, Taldyqorghan, Kamennoe Plato, Almaty, Enbekshikazakh District, Qapschaghai, Talghar.
