Family trip to Almaty with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Travelers with children in Almaty are especially popular with the Central Park of Culture and Leisure. It is in demand not only among tourists, but also among locals. This park is perfect for relaxing as well as for active entertainment. On its territory, there are various sports grounds and playgrounds for the youngest. On the territory of the vast park, there is also an excellent zoo where you can see animals brought from different parts of the world. During the summer period, interesting rides are put in place on the territory of the park. Often there are interesting entertaining events.

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The most unusual entertainment, which is sure to please the whole family, will be visiting the high-mountainous rink Medeo. This sports center is accessible all year round, but you can skate on one of the most beautiful and unusual ice rinks in the world, only in winter. In summer, visitors of the center are offered interesting walks through the picturesque mountain areas, during which they can see the fast-flowing mountain rivers, as well as get acquainted with the representatives of the local flora and fauna. One of the main attractions of these places is the Mudflow Control Dam, the trek to which will also be a very interesting event. Those who do not like to go on foot will be offered interesting horse walks. In winter, visitors to the center can enjoy a wide range of entertainment, from skating, to the most interesting sled excursions.

No less interesting entertainment will be a trip to the Kok-Tobe Hill, which you can climb by cable car. During the trip, you can appreciate the panorama of the city in all its glory, and after admire the panoramic view of the city from a viewing platform located on the hill. At the top of the hill, there are many interesting sights that children will be interested to see. It is here that the monument to the apple is located - the main symbol of Alma-Ata. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

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The city has a lot of interesting amusement parks, shopping and entertainment complexes. The most famous amusement park is Fantasy World Almaty. A sea of emotions and adrenaline is guaranteed to visitors of this park. Colorful playgrounds and carousels are prepared for the smallest visitors, and older children as well as adults will definitely like extreme attractions. For the convenience of visitors, there are several restaurants and cafes in the park. Here you can spend an exciting day.

Among the shopping and entertainment complexes, which will be interesting to visit with children, it is worth noting Prime Plaza. Here besides a huge number of shops, there is a beautiful Luna Park, which is located on the second floor. This entertainment center is designed for children of different ages. Kids would like the colorful playgrounds and labyrinths, and a huge selection of slot machines are available for older children. In Luna Park, there is a cozy cafe where you can also relax with the whole family and try branded sweets.

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A very interesting and unusual entertainment center is Family Park. This entertainment complex is located in a vast and beautiful park, which in summer, always adorns many colors and landscape compositions. On the territory of this park, there is a swimming pool, water attractions, as well as various sports grounds. During the summer period, interesting recreational activities are regularly organized on the territory of the park, including mass exercises and various sports, in which all members of the family can take part.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Almaty and surroundings

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Map of all pret-parks

Amusement parks near Almaty
♥ Amusement park 'Gorky Park' Almaty, 2.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Fantasy World' Almaty, 2.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Family Park' Almaty, 8.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Amusement park 'Kok Tube' , 13.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all zoos

Zoos and gardens in/near Almaty
♥ Zoo 'Almaty Zoo' Almaty, 2.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Things to visit with your kids in Kazakhstan

These are not all entertainments that the capital city can offer to its guests. There is a gorgeous entertainment park in Almaty that is perfectly suitable for the whole family. The name of this park is very simple – Family Park. Don’t be distracted by the retro look and year of opening (Family Park was founded yet in the 90s of the previous century) – this amusement park can please and entertain both children and adults. Parents will find it relaxing to sit on a bench near a pond or eat delicious kebab in a café while kids will be excited to have fun on green lawns. It is also a mistake not to visit fabulous attractions that the park offers – there are as many as 32 of them in Family Park! Visitors will definitely have no time to feel bored. It is unlikely that children or their parents can try all rollercoasters and merry-go-rounds within one day. … Open

Family trip to Almaty with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

City tours, excursions and tickets in Almaty and surroundings

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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Almaty

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