Almaty

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Introduction

Soviet ice rink, Almaty

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Almaty is a city in south-eastern Kazakhstan, twice as large as its capital Astana. The city is the overland gateway to both China to the east and Kyrgyzstan to the south.

Neighbourhoods

Sights and Activities

Events and Festivals

Weather

Almaty is located in the southeast of the country and has wetter weather compared to many areas to the west and north. There is montly precipitation and April and May are the wettest months. Summers are around 27 degrees maximum, and around 15 degrees at night. During winter, temperatures are between -5 and -15 degrees but also here temperatures can drop well below -30 degrees sometimes.

Getting There

By Plane

From the western world, Almaty is most easily reached by plane. Almaty International Airport (ALA) is a major airport in the region, and is serviced by Aeroflot, KLM, Lufthansa and many Central-European and Central-Asian airlines. For travellers from most parts of the world, it is a cheaper destination to fly to than Astana.

By Train

Almaty can be reached by train directly from Astana as well as Moscow (Russia), Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Urumqi (China) and Tashkent (Uzbekistan). According to recent reports, the connections with Bishkek and Tashkent are somewhat theoretical, but on paper they still exist.

By Car

By Bus

Getting Around

By Car

By Public Transport

By Foot

By Bike

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Drink

Sleep

Budget

Mid-Range

Upscale

Work

Learn

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