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When I first came to Almaty the beauty and the greatness of this city surprised me.
There is everything here a man can imagine. Almaty can fit the needs of not only a person from a province but also of a person who has seen a lot. The nature around the city is just wonderful. There is no need to go by car for ours to see it. It is enough to go out of the city to see this nice beauty of nature.
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Would you like to ski in the mountains?
Would you like to relax in nightclubs?
Would you like to look at Almaty beautiful girls?
Would you like to visit first class restaurants with various cuisines of the world?
Would you like to dissimulate in the world of the virgin nature?
Would you like to climb the mountains?
Would you like to have adventures?
Then dear sirs WELCOME TO ALMATY!
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Almaty City, pop. Approx. 2,000,000, SE Kazahkstan. Formerly the capital of Kazahkstan, it lost its capital status in 1997 to Astana. The modern city was founded in 1854 when the Russians established a military fortification on the site of the ancient city of Almaty, destroyed by the Mongols in the 13th cent. With the coming of the railroad in 1930, its population grew rapidly. In World War II, heavy industry expanded widely as factories were evacuated to there from Russian Europe. The city remains a major industrial center today. Almaty has 16 museums, 63 banks, and 36 embassies of countries from around the globe.
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Modern day Almaty offers a variety of outdoor activities year round. Both skiers and skaters will enjoy the modernized winter recreation areas of Chimbulak and Medeo located just minutes away in the beautiful Tien-Shan mountain range. Both area’s offer summer fun as well with walking tours and outdoor restaurants where the less physically inclined can just relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings while sampling the local beers or a cup of Kazakh tea.
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Are aerial adventures your thing? Try a ride with the Altair hot air balloon company or a tram ride up to the Kok-tuybe tower, which offers a panoramic overlook of the city. Cutting edge adventure is only a few hours’ drive from Almaty in one of the most breathtaking sights in Asia, Charyn Canyon. Also known as Valley of the Castles, whitewater enthusiasts and rock climbers will savor the Grand Canyon of Kazakhstan.
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The city center of Almaty has multiple parks that are home to beautiful churches, gardens, and statues. Points of interest abound for the amateur and professional photographer alike. Must see sights include the memorials and the cathedral in the 28 Guards Park, restored beautifully inside and out. A view of the Orthodox cathedral at night when lit earns the word spectacular.
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For those whose interests lie indoors, sample Almaty’s nightclubs like the Tequila Sunrise in the Otrar hotel, and Arman. Avid dancers and pop music fans will find both of these clubs to their liking. If gambling is more your style then both the Miracle Casino and the Casino Plaza in the Almaty Hyatt offer American style Roulette and stud poker as well as slots and banko.
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Restaurants in Almaty are as different as they are numerous. For Continental cuisine try Olde England for specialties like rack of lamb or beef Wellington in a quiet, formal setting. The Tropicana offers fresh seafood as impressive as their collection of freshwater and saltwater tanks that offer diners a relaxing nautical atmosphere. Dastarkhan has a widely varied menu that includes traditional Russian, Georgian, and Kazakh dishes as well as American / European favorites. For those in love with Italian food Venezia is a casual place for pizza, pasta’s, and some great desserts as well.
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Accommodations in Almaty range from 1-5 star hotels. Particularly nice is the 163 room Otrar Hotel located downtown across from the 28 Guards Park. Rooms are air-conditioned, and they offer cable TV, a pool, direct-dial phones, and mini-bars. There is also a casino and nightclub on the premises, as well as a restaurant serving Kazakh, Pakistani, Indian, and European style cuisine.
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