Sightseeing Tour of Almaty · 1-Day Tour

A walk through First President's Park, a vast green area with fountains, long avenues, and a viewpoint with good mountain views. In the first half of the day, stop at the Independence Monument with the Golden Man, a Saka warrior, a replica of one of Kazakhstan's best-known archaeological finds. Later in the morning, stroll through Republic Square, the central square with the Independence Monument topped by a replica of the Golden Man, and views toward the snow-covered peaks of the Alatau. In the second half of the day, take the cable car up to Kok-Tobe (1070 m), Almaty's signature viewpoint. The whole city is laid out below, with the Alatau mountains at your back, and sunset is especially memorable, when the peaks turn pink and the lights of the metropolis begin to come on in the valley.