Almaty Botanical Garden
Главный ботанический сад
A large botanical garden in the city center, where wild tulips and apple blossoms bloom in spring. It also has a Japanese garden and views of the snow-capped mountains.
The botanical garden was first established in 1932 and covers about 100 hectares. Its collection includes wild tulips and wild apples native to Kazakhstan (Almaty is the homeland of the apple) as well as thousands of plant species from around the world. After renovations in the 2020s, new walking paths, a Japanese garden and a café were added. Admission is about 1,000 tenge, and a visit takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. April to May in spring is the most beautiful time, and it is great for photography. It is on Timiryazev Street and is easy to reach by metro or taxi.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00–20:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- A. Kasteyev State Museum of Arts
- Kazakh State Circus
- Republic Square & Independence Monument
- Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
- Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- First President's Park
- Zhibek Zholy (Almaty Arbat)
- Arasan Baths