6 Days in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Almaty is a former capital of Kazakhstan and seemingly the most popular place for tourists. For me, Almaty is the city of parks and fountains. Really, wherever you look, there is a green place with flowing water. But if you wonder what to do in 6 days in Almaty, this post is for you.

Almaty, the largest city in Kazakhstan, is often referred to as the “City of Apples.” This name reflects the city’s historical connection to the cultivation of apples, particularly the Malus sieversii, a wild apple species native to the region. The city’s name is derived from the Kazakh word “alma,” which means apple, and “ata,” meaning father, symbolizing Almaty as the “fatherland of apples.” This deep-rooted association with apples highlights Almaty’s agricultural heritage and its importance as a center for the cultivation and trade of this beloved fruit. That’s why, you will see so many apple sculptures scattered around the city.

Getting to Almaty is relatively easy, with multiple international and domestic travel options available. Almaty International Airport (ALA) is the main gateway to the city, welcoming direct flights from major hubs such as Istanbul, Dubai, Frankfurt, Seoul, and Moscow, as well as several cities across Central Asia and China. I flew from Dubai and later departed to Istanbul as 6 days in Almaty was part of a longer trip with my mum. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).