6 Days in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty is a former capital of Kazakhstan and seemingly the most popular place for tourists. For me, Almaty is the city of parks and fountains. Really, wherever you look, there is a green place with flowing water. But if you wonder what to do in 6 days in Almaty, this post is for you.
Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, is often referred to as the 鈥淐ity of Apples.鈥� This name reflects the city鈥檚 historical connection to the cultivation of apples, particularly the Malus sieversii, a wild apple species native to the region. The city鈥檚 name is derived from the Kazakh word 鈥渁lma,鈥� which means apple, and 鈥渁ta,鈥� meaning father, symbolizing Almaty as the 鈥渇atherland of apples.鈥� This deep-rooted association with apples highlights Almaty鈥檚 agricultural heritage and its importance as a center for the cultivation and trade of this beloved fruit. That鈥檚 why, you will see so many apple sculptures scattered around the city.
Getting to Almaty is relatively easy, with multiple international and domestic travel options available.聽Almaty International Airport (ALA)聽is the main gateway to the city, welcoming direct flights from major hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai, Frankfurt, Seoul, and Moscow, as well as several cities across Central Asia and China. I flew from Dubai and later departed to Istanbul as 6 days in Almaty was part of a longer trip with my mum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, is often referred to as the 鈥淐ity of Apples.鈥� This name reflects the city鈥檚 historical connection to the cultivation of apples, particularly the Malus sieversii, a wild apple species native to the region. The city鈥檚 name is derived from the Kazakh word 鈥渁lma,鈥� which means apple, and 鈥渁ta,鈥� meaning father, symbolizing Almaty as the 鈥渇atherland of apples.鈥� This deep-rooted association with apples highlights Almaty鈥檚 agricultural heritage and its importance as a center for the cultivation and trade of this beloved fruit. That鈥檚 why, you will see so many apple sculptures scattered around the city.
Getting to Almaty is relatively easy, with multiple international and domestic travel options available.聽Almaty International Airport (ALA)聽is the main gateway to the city, welcoming direct flights from major hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai, Frankfurt, Seoul, and Moscow, as well as several cities across Central Asia and China. I flew from Dubai and later departed to Istanbul as 6 days in Almaty was part of a longer trip with my mum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
How it works: The full article is featured in the app "911爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Download the app to your mobile device to read the article offline and create a self-guided walking tour to visit the sights featured in this article. The app's navigation functions guide you from one sight to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Download The 911爆料网 App
Sights Featured in This Article
Guide Name: 6 Days in Almaty, Kazakhstan
Guide Location: Kazakhstan » Almaty
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anna Nowak
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Kazakhstan » Almaty
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anna Nowak
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Medeu Ice Skating Rink
- Botanical Garden
- Kazakh State Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet
- Central State Museum
- Sandyq
- Tyubeteika
- Abay Restaurant
- 1st President Park
- Green Bazaar
- Panfilov Park
- Kok Tobe
- Beatles monument
- Arbat Street
- Ascension Cathedral
- Arasan Baths
The Most Popular Cities
/ view all