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Famous Places in Kazakhstan For Your Holiday
Travel tips for your trip to Kazakhstan Hotel Maps Famous Places in Kazakhstan helps you to make your trip to Kazakhstan in the holiday a Splendid One
Almaty is a fascinating, modern city and the business and cultural centre of Kazakhstan. It offers the experienced traveller an interesting destination, both modern and traditional, with high-class hotels, surrounded by a panorama of breathtaking, snow-capped mountains.
Excellent ski-ing
For travellers who enjoy outdoor activities, staying in an Almaty hotel gives you easy access to the beautiful Tien Shan Mountains for some excellent skiing. The cable car rises up to a height of 3,163 metres, giving a unique view of traditional Kazakh life as you ascend. In the nearby Chymbaluk ski resort you can also stay overnight in a quaint, alpine-style hotel. For the more adventurous, there are some challenging mountain climbing routes and hiking trails through picturesque forests and lush green alpine meadows.
Authentic markets
If you prefer a pleasant stroll through an exotic, local market there are plenty within easy walking distance of the various Almaty hotels. A couple of hours browsing through the handmade arts and crafts can be a delightful way to relax. You can buy pretty jewellery items and traditional garments with beautifully sewn embroidery. In addition, there are good-quality, hand-made leather items, tasteful wall hangings and attractive Kazakh rugs in abundance. As the market-sellers include Chinese, Turkish, Uzbek and Russian traders, you are certain to find something unique and appealing.
Kazakh rugs
If you decide to buy a traditional Kazakh rug, the best place to look is amongst the sellers located in the National Museum and the Art Museum. The prices here are fair, although you will need to do a little bargaining. Another advantage is that these men efficiently handle the necessary paperwork for taking a Kazakh or Central Asian rug out of the country.
Shopping malls
Staying in a good quality Almaty hotel also places you in close proximity to some international standard shopping malls. The main shopping street is a lovely tree-lined avenue for pedestrians only, with some pretty fountains playing at the end. A little further on, across Republic Square, is Ramstor - a large, modern shopping mall with plenty of high-quality shops, a cinema, an indoor skating rink and several restaurants.
Lovely weather
The weather in Almaty is very moderate with mild winters in the city, but plenty of snowfall on the ski runs. During the summer months, tourists staying in an Almaty hotel usually enjoy maximum temperatures of 80º - 85º. During the autumn, you can expect mild, dry weather - perfect for outdoor activities. It does rain sometimes, but not for more than a day, which makes this an excellent city to explore by foot, bus or taxi.
Friendly folk
Almaty is a cosmopolitan city, home to some of the best skiing, hotels, restaurants and museums in Central Asia. The languages are Russian and Kazakh, but the friendly local people often speak a little English and will be delighted to give directions.
Almaty hotel visitors are usually sophisticated, world travellers seeking a fresh, new country to explore. They know that Almaty is ‘unspoilt' and an excellent destination for an active, or a relaxing holiday.
