Leafy city beneath the Tian Shan
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
A vivid turquoise glacial lake high in the mountains above the city. Best: Jun–Sep
A cable-car ski resort and the world's highest ice rink above town. Best: Jun–Sep
A city park around a colourful all-wooden Orthodox cathedral. Best: May–Oct
A bustling covered market of horse meat, dried fruit, spices and kumis. Best: Year-round
Alpine canyon featuring waterfalls, pine forests, and hiking trails near Almaty. Best: Jun–Sep