2025 Almaty Region Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in July)

This wasn’t just a trip—it was a step back in time. We roared through the rugged beauty of the Almaty region in a 4x4, climbing into the untouched silence of the mountains. Crystal-clear alpine lakes mirrored the sky, and by nightfall, we camped under a blanket of stars so bright it felt unreal. Locals welcomed us into their yurts with warm tea, fresh baursak, and stories passed down through generations. No Wi-Fi, no noise—just the wind, the fire crackling, and the feeling of being deeply connected to the land. For a few days, I felt the heartbeat of true Kazakh nomadic life—and it changed the way I see travel forever. #almaty #kazakhstan #travel #travelinspiration

Kaindy lake & Charyn Canyon & Black canyon in Kazak!

Getting There - Almaty airport or land thru the Kyrgyzstan borders Attractions - mountains, city, history, bazaars Hotels - plenty of hotels and services apartments Food & Restaurants - almost everything tastes great there Shopping - the green bazaar for sure

This is modern, pulsating, beautiful city. If you want try something new , it might be great option for you. Extremely nice cousin, high standards and good service. The mountains are located close to the city and they are gorgeous 🤠#almaty #aidajam #europe

We had some time while waiting for our connecting flight from Moscow to Bangkok. We walked out to see Almaty at night. We walked from the Mercure Almaty hotel for about 10 minutes. The city center is surrounded by Arbat g Almaty, KBTu park, Kazakh British technical university, restaurants, and many other beautiful buildings with Russian-like architecture. We walked around 8pm and felt that the city was quite safe and not dangerous. You can walk alone. #TravelAbroad