Almaty ‘Runseeing’ Tour

This 10k ‘runseeing’ tour of Almaty hits the highlights: Republic Square/Park of the Foundation of the First President, Park of 28 Panfilov Guardsmen, Astana Square, Zenkov Cathedral, and some of the main commercial streets. It’s nearly all off-road or on pleasant pedestrian promenades.

The first section is a ~3 km tour of the impressive, Soviet-era Republic Square area, which includes the Park of the Foundation of the First President. There are fountains, Independence Monument, and a Giant Oak. From there, head north for 1.5 km to Astana Square — use Furmanov St. or Tolebaev St. (nice sidewalk/bike path), LEFT briefly on Kabanbay St. to the pedestrianized Panfilov St. Enjoy a tour of Astana Square and the adjacent KBTU Park, then RIGHT on Aiteke St. to Zenkov’s Cathedral and the Park of 28 Panfilov Guards, commemorating WWII heroes. The wide ‘memory walk’ path is important and symbolic. There’s also the Museum of Musical Instruments. For the return, use Furmanov St. or Tolebaev St.

Add-Ons: Our Central Park route, 1 km east of Zenkov’s Cathedral.