Turksib District Travel Guide

Almaty

Uyghur tea is black tea with milk and traditional clotted cream made from boiling fresh milk and skimming off the top. A touch of salt is then added to round out this breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anytime staple #tea #uyghur #yum #centralasia
Uyghur tea is black tea with milk and traditional clotted cream made from boiling fresh milk and skimming off the top. A touch of salt is then added to round out this breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anytime staple #tea #uyghur #yum #centralasia
Uzbek Plov: a delicious mix of rice, meat, carrots, (quail eggs!) and spices cooked over an open fire until the bottom layer caramelizes and becomes crispy. Every bite is savory and followed by a bite of traditional bread baked in an outdoor underground stone oven 🌾 #centralasia #yum #eat

Popular places to visit

A trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan isn't complete without a day trip to Big Almaty Lake. Wear layers as the lake is over 8000 ft above sea level

Big Almaty Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Almaty Lake during your travels in Almaty. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Big Almaty Lake
Almaty is a frozen land in the winter. This cathedral is one of the main sites in the center of the city.

28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park

28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park is just one of the places to see in Almaty, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

28 Panfilov Heroes Memorial Park

Zenkov Cathedral

After visiting Zenkov Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Almaty. Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Zenkov Cathedral

MEGA Park

You can search for that perfect souvenir at MEGA Park during your stay in Almaty.

MEGA Park

Panfilov Park

Panfilov Park is just one of the places to see in Almaty, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's mountain views and spas.

Panfilov Park

Dostyk Plaza

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Dostyk Plaza during your stay in Almaty.

Dostyk Plaza

Things to do

Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar

฿1,541
per adult
Almaty city tour and Medeu-Shymbulak-Koktobe-Green Bazar
Enjoy The Beauty of Kolsay Lake and Sharyn Grand Canyon

Kolsay Lake and Charyn Grand Canyon

฿1,541
per adult
Kolsay Lake and Charyn Grand Canyon
Full Day City Tour of Almaty in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe

Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe

฿2,359
per adult
Almaty City Tour in Medeu, Shymbulak and Koktobe
From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour

From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour

฿1,636
per adult
From Almaty: Kaindy, Kolsay Lake, and Black Canyon UAZ Tour
Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour

Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour

฿1,636
per adult
Kaindy and Kolsay Lake Tour
Kolsay lake and Charyn Grand Canyon

Kolsay lake and Charyn Grand Canyon

฿2,364
per adult
Kolsay lake and Charyn Grand Canyon
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Top hotels in Turksib District

Royal Park Hotel Almaty

Royal Park Hotel Almaty

3 out of 5
Sholokhov St. 29 Almaty
The price is ฿2,251 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
฿2,251
฿2,611 total
28 Jan - 29 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (69 reviews)
I like it

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Royal Park Hotel Almaty
Grand Erbil Hotel

Grand Erbil Hotel

4 out of 5
Sauranbaeva Str. 5 Almaty
The price is ฿1,211 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿1,211
฿1,405 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre for Children and ...
6/10 (75 reviews)
Great hostel with lots of amenities & good breakfast

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

Grand Erbil Hotel
Royal Park Hotel

Royal Park Hotel

14/29ACHEKHOV/ SHOLOKHOV STR. Almaty Almaty
Stay at this hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Gabit Musrepov Kazakh Theatre for Children and Youth and Green Bazaar ...
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Royal Park Hotel
Aksunkar Hotel

Aksunkar Hotel

2 out of 5
Zakarpatskaya Street 1B Almaty
Stay at this hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Almaty Zoo and Aqua Park are located ...
Clearness with affordable price

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2023

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Aksunkar Hotel
Hotel Kazakhstan

Hotel Kazakhstan

4 out of 5
Dostyk ave 52/2 Almaty
The price is ฿3,615 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
฿3,615
฿4,194 total
23 Jan - 24 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (301 reviews)
Do not go to BarFly restarant. It is terrible

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel Kazakhstan
Grand Hotel Tien Shan

Grand Hotel Tien Shan

4 out of 5
115 Bogenbay Batyr Street Almaty
Stay at this spa hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)
Good breakfast

Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

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Grand Hotel Tien Shan
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Other neighbourhoods around Turksib District

Samsas are Central Asian savory meat-filled pastries traditionally baked in a clay oven. They have been the perfect on-the-go lunch or snack in my short time so far here in Almaty! Looking forward to more! 🍽️ . . . #kazakhstan #travel #traveltokazakhstan #culture #cultural #explore #explorekazakhstan #vacation #summer #summertrip #tourist #tourism #trynewthings #exploretheworld #seetheworld #almaty #explorealmaty #travelphotography #doyoutravel #goexplore #travelmore #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces #roamtheplanet #travellifestyle #foodforward #tripofalifetime #gotravel #lovetotravel #wonderfulplaces

Jetysu District

When in Jetysu District, you can plan a visit to MEGA Park and Almaty Opera House, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Jetysu District
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Malaya Stanitsa

While Malaya Stanitsa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like MEGA Park and Almaty Opera House.

Malaya Stanitsa
Almaty

Almaly District

While you're in Almaly District, take in top sights like MEGA Park and jump on the metro at Almaly to see more of the city.

Almaly District
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Samal-1

While visiting Samal-1, you might make a stop by sights like National Museum of Kazakhstan and Central State Museum.

Samal-1
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Alatau District

While visiting Alatau District, you might make a stop by sights like Medeu Skating Rink and Almaty Arena.

Alatau District
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Koktem-2 Micro District

While there might not be top attractions in Koktem-2 Micro District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Almaty Central Stadium and Kazakhstan Museum of Arts.

Koktem-2 Micro District

Turksib District Travel Guide