For travelers who love to mix luxury with a sense of adventure, staying at the Almaty hotel is perfect: all the indulgence of a superior hotel with a fascinating city on your doorstep and the magnificent landscapes of Central Asia located outside of it. The city itself is a mixture of modern Kazakh bustle, old Russian charm and cosmopolitan brilliance. With his history of the Silk Road, he has a legitimate economic and cultural exchange, and today Almaty occupies this mantle. As a commercial center, it offers excellent shopping, and with its combination of influences you will not find it difficult to find interesting entertainment and experiences. Here are some ideas to make your route shine!
Night at the opera
It’s easy to find in the center of the city on Kabanbai Batyr Street - the staff of your hotel in Almaty will be able to guide you if you are not sure - the Abay State Opera and Ballet Theater is a pearl in the cultural crown of Almaty. With all the glamor you expect from an opera night, this place also gives you the opportunity to see something that you cannot get in the Metro or the Royal Opera House. Kazakh operas are often performed, including Abylai Khan and Abay; You can also catch the Kazakh Philharmonic Orchestra or ballets from Russia. In addition, here you can see a lot of Western classics. Completely renovated in 2000, he claims to be the largest theater in Central Asia and initiates performers from around the world. Several evening performances are held weekly.
Fancy Museums
Among the kinds of museums that you can expect - the Central State Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum - all this is worth a visit - these are some more unusual gems. In the Museum of Musical Instruments you will find many traditional and folk instruments located in Panikui Park, within walking distance of many of the best hotels in Almaty. But what is especially important is that many guides are competent musicians and often hold mini-concerts for visitors. On Kabanbai Baryr Street, you will find the Book Museum, which, with its collection of rare manuscripts, books and printed forms, offers a fascinating look at Kazakh literature and the role that old Almaty played in the Silk Road knowledge trade. Motorists should not miss the unique retro Musuem car on Zhandosov street.
Fortune
When you return to your hotel in Almaty from the date of your acquaintance, after passing through Zelyony Bazaar, you can see that the fortune tellers of the city are rolling and sorting the beads on their fabric tables. For many, this is both an old family tradition and an important source of livelihood; therefore, when you are interested in your own future or are simply interested in local spiritual customs, visiting one of them will definitely become an educational experience.
