Almaty is a green city surrounded by gardens. The wide streets of the former capital of Kazakhstan amaze tourists with the beauty of the buildings and the unique atmosphere. The districts of Almaty are diverse: each of them has its own sights and characteristics.
Most tourists visit the city in the spring, when apple, apricot and cherry trees bloom in the south. It was then that Almaty gives travelers a fabulous mood. And this is not surprising, because more than 8 thousand hectares of the city are allocated for garden and park areas! There really is something to see here to appreciate the beauty of one of the largest settlements in Kazakhstan.
So, what sights are worth paying attention to and where can you stay in the city? We will talk about this later.
What to see in Almaty
In any city guide you can find the name of the Palace of the Republic, as well as the Central State Museum, where you can learn a lot about the cultural, spiritual and historical monuments of the country.
Besides, a popular place in Almaty is Park named after 28Panfilov guardsmen. For lovers of religious buildings, the Ascension Church should be mentioned, which was built at the beginning of the last century without the use of nails.
Also, seeing the beauties of the city is not complete without Mount Kok-Tyube, which in translation into Russian sounds like a “green hill”, from where a unique view of Almaty opens.
Districts of Almaty
There are eight separate units in the city, the administrative bodies of which are district akimats. So, there are the following territorial units here: Turksib, Nauryzbay, Medeu, Alatau, Almaly, Zhetysu, Bostandyk and Auezov districts of Almaty.
Sightseeing areas
In the Alatau region, you can visit a sports club or go to the archaeological park to look at the barrows. You can't do without the Halyk park area, where city residents like to play football, basketball, volleyball or go to local small cafes.
If you want to visit the Almaly region, then you can have a cultural rest by visiting the puppet theater and the Academic Theater. Abai. Therefore, this place will appeal to those who like such leisure.
Shopping enthusiasts will be able to find something to do in the Auezov district, where there are many shopping centers. Here you can also visit a movie show at the cinema, relax in the Family Park complex, which has water slides, a swimming pool, a bowling center and catering establishments. Those who wanttry their hand at river rafting, they can sign up for a local yacht club.
The Turksib district of Almaty is known for its football center, as well as stadiums where matches are held. In addition, the Football Land complex has a swimming pool.
Bostandyk district of Almaty is famous for shopping centers and cinemas. Also here is the Palace of Students, a huge sports center with a swimming pool and a ski complex. In addition, here you can go to a performance at the Kazakh State Circus.
Districts of Almaty include Medeusky, which has a large number of sights of the city as a whole. It is here that you can see the famous television tower, whose height reaches more than 300 meters, as well as the Park of Panfilov Heroes. The Ascension Cathedral is located in this area, as well as the Palace of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Philharmonic. Here you can look at the exposition of the Museum of Musical Instruments, and also visit the mountain complex. In the latter, you can go ice skating, take part in hockey competitions in the winter, and also play familiar games - volleyball, basketball and football.
Where a tourist can stay
Districts of Almaty include a large number of hotels and hotels of good quality. But still, tourists are advised to stay in establishments that are located in the center. Accordingly, this is the Almalinsky district. Do not worry about the fact that the cost of the room here will be high, because if you stay in a more remote place, you will spend more money on the road. There are also many cafes, shops, lounge bars and nightlife in the area. If you definitely need to find an inexpensive place, feel free to go to the southern part of Almaty, where you will find an option that suits you.
