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Almaty / Kazakhstan

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Mountain scenery in the Medeu area of Almaty, Kazakhstan. — “View on medeu” by Naironic1, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Author Naironic1. · CC BY-SA 4.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Almaty, Kazakhstan, for the best experience?Late April through May and September through early October are particularly appealing times for sightseeing in Almaty, while December through March is better suited to…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Almaty on a first visit?Explore Ascension Cathedral and Panfilov Park, Green Bazaar, Kok-Tobe and Medeu.

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Almaty, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Try beshbarmak, baursak, kazy and kuyrdak in a Kazakh restaurant, and visit the Green Bazaar for dried fruit, regional dairy products and everyday food culture.

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