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Shymbulak Ski Resort (Shymbulak Ski Resort)

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Shymbulak is a ski resort near Almaty. It is the largest ski resort in Central Asia, about 25 km south of Almaty along Medeo Road. Located in the Medeu valley in the Zailiisky Alatau mountain range, at an altitude of 2,200 meters above sea level, Shymbulak is famous for its mild climate, abundant number of sunny days and large amount of snow during winter (from November to November). to May). Coming here, visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the scenery of majestic mountains with snow-covered slopes.

The Shymbulak ski resort is located in the famous, picturesque Zailiuskiy Alwatau mountain range, at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level and about 25 km south of the city of Almaty.

The Şymbulaq area was discovered by amateur skiers in the 1940s. Soon after, it became the first, typical ski trail in the Soviet Union. At first, it takes visitors 3 hours to hike to the top of the mountain. In 1954, a 1,500 meter long ski course was built. Starting in 1961, Şymbulaq organized a number of prestigious skiing competitions such as the USSR Championship and the Silver Edelweisse. In 1983, it became the Olympic ski training center for the Soviet Union. During this time, facilities were invested and built, including restaurants and hotels. Almaty hosted the Asian Winter Games in 2011 and the Olympic Winter Games in 2014, in which Şymbulaq was selected as the venue for alpine skiing in the speed categories for the first time. Technical.

Weather varies from 20°C in summer to −7°C in winter and snowfall is between 1.5 and 1.8 meters. The average amount of snowfall is about 1.5 meters. The time of the ski season is from November to April next year. There are three large ladders that take guests to the top of the ski resort at the resort, with the highest reaching 3200 meters above sea level. There is also a resort, satisfying the needs of skiing during the day, with accommodation at night.

The Shymbulak area is famous for its mild climate, large number of sunny days, and large amounts of snow during winter (November to May). There is also a ski and snowboarding school. There is also the Shymbulak hotel (4-star quality) and snowmobile and snowboard rentals. You can get to Şymbulaq by a special vehicle called the "Gondola" which is the third longest in the world with a length of 4.5 km. The ski area offers almost everything for those who are passionate about skiing or want to challenge themselves for a while: be it gentle slopes for beginners or longer trails for those with experience. This place is suitable to come to rest not only in winter but also suitable for trips in summer with picnic activities, walking to explore the long valleys, pine forests and beautiful grasslands.

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Big Almaty Lake (Big Almaty Lake)

Located 15km south of Almaty city center and at 2,511 meters above sea level, the Great Lake Almaty is the main source of water for Almaty residents. Like most lakes in the Tien Shan mountains, the lake was formed after natural earthquakes. Located not too far from Almaty city center, this natural lake gives visitors a very special feeling, far from urban life. The scenery here is beautiful, changing with the seasons of the year, which makes it one of the famous destinations of Kazakhstan.

Kok Zhailau plateau (Kok Zhailau plateau)

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Shymbulak Ski Resort (Shymbulak Ski Resort)

Ile-Alatau National Park (Ile-Alatau National Park)

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