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Address: Hotel Kazakhstan, 52 Dostyk Avenue, Almaty Phone: +7 727 296 0481 +7 727 291 9416 Fax: +7 727 2919963 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website:

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KazTourism

Address:  Hotel Kazakhstan, 52 Dostyk Avenue, Almaty Phone: +7 727 296 0481 +7 727 291 9416 Fax: +7 727 2919963 Email: [email protected],     [email protected] Website:

Established in 2005, but gaining popularity for its very well-versed guides and its splendid tours outside the built city. The website offers a basic database of the major attractions in Almaty. An itinerary of tours available within and on the outskirts of Almaty is provided at: http://www.kaztourism.kz/eng/excursion_almaty.htm.

The agency also provides car rental services, along with drivers, personal guides, and translators, on hourly rates or for an entire day.

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Advantour

Activity

Address: Oxiana TOO, 28/A Begalin Street, Almaty Phone: +7 727 317 7927 +7 727 291 2270 Fax: +7 727 295 4466 Email: [email protected] Prices: depends on travel package, time of year, and type of accommodation chosen

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What to do with kids in tow?

Activity

Apart from the engrossing experiences at the Medeu Rink, the Chimbulak Resort, the Gorky Park and the Koktyube mountainside entertainment zone, there are a few more activities around the city exclusive to children.

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Academy of Sciences

Education

Address: Shevchenko Street, Almaty The Academy of Sciences is a prominent educational institution in the country, and operates a few museums in the city. Two museums you would want to check out are the Museum of Archaeology and the Geological Museum.

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Museum of Books

Museum

Address: 94 Kabanbai Batyr Street, Almaty Phone: 62 22 13 A quaint little place for professors and researchers. Small building containing interesting manuscripts, scrolls, prints, ancient drawings and other written material, that give an insight into the cultural and historical development of the city.

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Central State Museum

Museum

Address: Central State Museum, 44 Furmanov, Almaty Phone: +7 (3272) 642 200, +7 (3272) 642 390 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.unesco.kz/heritagenet/kz/hn-english/csmrk/engl/index_en.htm Timings: Wednesdays to Mondays 10 am to 6 pm Tickets: children 30 KZT, adults 60 KZT

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Arasan Baths

House

Address: intersection of Kunaev and Ayteke Bi Streets, opposite Panfilov Park, Almaty Phone: + 7 (727) 272 4018 Timings: Tuesdays to Sundays 8 am to 10 pm Tickets: 480 KZT for every two-hour session

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Kok-tobe/Koktyube Recreational Area

Hill

Address: Kök-Töbe (Green Hill) on the mountainside, southeastern suburb of Almaty A large recreational space on the foothills of the Zailysky Alatau Mountains, Kok Tobe has the perfect vantage points for observing the city at a distance, especially during the night time. Looking at the panoramic cityscape below you with all its glittering lights, with the winter winds howling in your ears while you sip on a cup of steaming coffee, is one experience you will never want to forget! Kok Tobe also contains a number of small-scale amusement parks, crafts shops, and restaurants (do try the shashlik!), making it a family-friendly place rather than a hangout spot for couples and honeymooners only. The area is connected to the city by means of an aerial tramway that runs from the Palace of the Republic in Dostyk Avenue (near Hotel Kazakhstan), all the way up to the actual “Green Hill” – a ten minute ride by cable car that takes you over rooftops and gardens of the old Almaty city, costing around 100 KZT one-way. You can walk back downhill if you prefer – a long, but enchanting walk. The cable car runs from 11 am to 7 pm all days except Tuesdays.

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Alpine Park on the Road to Chimbulak

Park

Address: along the same road as Medeu Ice Rink, Dam, and Chimbulak. Large, sprawling park, which contains quite a number of apple trees in addition to its towering alpine cones. Pleasant stop, especially if you catch a light drizzle.

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Chimbulak/Shymbulak Ski Resort

Resort

Address: past the Medeu Ice Skating Rink and Medeu Dam, up the same trail Reception: +7 (3272) 58 19 99 Fax: +7 (3272) 58 20 30 Timings: open November to April/May

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Mamma Mia (Pizzeria)

Address: Gogolya 72, Almaty Phone: +7(727) 2733873 A totally mouthwatering selection of pizzas with irresistible toppings that will leave you craving for even more. The pasta and salad specials on the daily menu are also worth a try. The ambience is casual and cheerful, and service is quick and efficient.

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Euphoria (Eastern European)

Address: St.Satpaeva,Hyatt hotel, Almaty Phone: +7 727 226 1808 Certainly not the cheapest eatery around town – they charge you for entrance, for sitting, for batting an eyelid – ok, maybe not batting an eyelid, but everything here costs, and costs a lot! Ask before you order even a simple cocktail. Sometimes, you may be lucky enough to catch an international celebrity dining in here. Note – make reservations, as seats are always limited.

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Line Brew (Grilled/Pub

Address: 187а Furmanov Street, corner of Abay Avenue, Almaty Phone: + 7(727) 250 7985 Timings: 12 pm to 12 am