A nice place to see and visit in Almaty to experience snow. The observatory deck is a nice place to chill and see the beautiful view but be very careful as it is around 800 steps. yandex can take you

We visited Shymbulak during our visit to Almaty, and liked it. We took all three gondolas right upto the top, and had a good time. While we do not ski, it was still a nice experience. Make sure you a.

I visited Shymbulak this summer, and it became one of the most memorable experiences of my trip to Kazakhstan. Even without snow, the mountains were breathtaking — green slopes, fresh air, and amazing