If you are in Almaty, be sure to visit Medeu! We were in late spring, the ice rink was no longer working, but it's great there at any time of the year!
It's a beautiful place. The weather is fresher than in the city. There are practically only electric cars on the road. Cool cafes. Of the disadvantages, only the mountains of garbage that occur periodically along the way.
Medeu is a local attraction, a must-visit if you happen to be somewhere nearby or not)
There is a cable car that reminded me of the same one in Sochi, and there is a health trail of 862 steps up!) be sure to check yourself and your health will also thank you)
In the summer, it's useless to write about the skating rink - it doesn't work. But there is a ladder to the dam under 200 steps, steep, everyone is climbing. Great views from above. Also, from platinum, you can walk further into the mountains as far as you can - to the Gorelnik thermal spring, to Shambulak, to the weather station, to Furmanov Peak.
The Medeu stadium itself is not impressive. His entourage is amazing. In the ring of mountains, viewed from several points. But in fact, the place is the starting point for further movement above. Bus number 12 from Almaty comes here, there are souvenir shops and very annoying photographers in national costumes, with birds and other animals. From here, a hiking trail along the stairs to the dam begins. Or you can take a minibus (700 tenge) or a taxi (4000 tenge) to Cimbulak.
Yes, this is a high-altitude skating rink. But, the condition and service are very sad (3 different rentals, the first one at the entrance is the worst. Next comes the inner one, where at least you can sharpen your skates for a reasonable fee. Everyone is trying to make money on you, it looks more like a bazaar 😂
The best place for recreation and for health as well as for sports
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Наталья
Level 21 Local Expert
July 11, 2024
A unique high-altitude ice rink that is definitely worth a visit. It is better to arrive in the morning (early), so as not to queue for the lift, and climb the Chambulak in order to breathe the mountain air and enjoy the magnificent views. And if you take a competent guide with you and listen to a full story about these places, the trip will be unforgettable.
Medeo is Medeo, there's nothing to talk about. But, in general, if you compare with other countries, then there is something to compare with, as they say
It's very expensive, and Shymkent is really more expensive than the Alps, but I don't think it's worse in the Alps
We were in June of the 23rd. It's incredibly beautiful. It is clear that when you live nearby, you stop paying attention to such things, but for visitors, I think it is a mandatory item of the program) Go up to the Cimbulac, walk through the mountains, and on the way back stop at the dam. They will tell you:why is this the most important building in the city, and at the same time look at the Medeo from above...
After a short wait, you will get to the skating rink. It is quite clean here, you can rent sports equipment in the evening, music, beautiful lighting. The staff is polite.
The pearl of Almaty! What kind of views! The air! You have to see this beauty for yourself. Words cannot be conveyed. Stay in Almaty - by all means find a day and visit Medeu!
We were in January, an amazing place both for those who came to ride, and for those who came just to take a walk and admire the surrounding beauty. It is modern, beautiful and very atmospheric.
The best ice in the country for ordinary people. Mountain air. The historical place is alive and thriving! Every year I come from Karaganda to ride medeo! It is convenient to pay via Caspi. There are skates. There is a dining room and snack bars and even a luggage room. Everything is real for people! And the bus is running. I recommend.
I think it's bad for Almaty, firstly there are a lot of tourists, it was possible to do everything better, there are a lot of cafes, prices are expensive, zero staff, few toilets, in general it's bad, I personally don't like it
Basically, nothing has changed over the years. Parking has become more convenient. But funiculars are very bad! We went up to Zimbulak at 9.30 am. There is no ventilation in the cabin!!! A small window is open and there are three holes in the floor. We thought we would not rise to the end ((.
And when boarding, you need to jump in and out at each station on the move, it's just a nightmare!!!! A woman and a child fell in front of us, a girl of 6 years old!!!
Where is the administration looking??!!
Beautiful view of the mountains
A lot of skates for rent
But it's better with your own, especially for men. A lot of men complained about skates. They are very uncomfortable, there are clamps inside that rub hard, so it's better for men to take their skates.
There are no sides, it will not be easy for beginners, there are a lot of people on weekends and holidays. For beginners, there are special devices to ride and not fall, but there are few of them))))
A large number of different food courts for every taste: shawarma, burgers, coffee and much more.
Don't take the skates at the entrance, take them already inside. They gave the skates completely blunted. Straight to zero. Not only was it not warned, but it is also as life-threatening as possible. And when I came with a claim, they said that the grinder went on vacation a week ago and that they kind of warned me when they gave me skates. Of course, no one warned me.
The card works 100 percent and always helps out,
Thanks a lot to the developers
I use it often
Looking for a transfer ticket
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Александр
Level 8 Local Expert
October 12, 2024
Unfortunately, a beautiful resort with gorgeous views got into the winter of 2023 during a period of sharp cold snap and strong fog, but this did not prevent you from enjoying the views at all
I was at the ice rink in winter, a very expensive ice rink, with unreasonable prices, ordinary people suffer, I did not get any pleasure, I was with a 6-year-old child, they took money as for a schoolboy, although he is not a schoolboy, they refused to look at the certificate!
The problem is with the skates, they are old, as if there is nothing left inside except plastic. When I took off my skates, I saw that a layer of skin had been removed. I was told that the medical center is on the other side of the rink. It is already strange that the medical center is located on the neighboring side of the entire infrastructure. But it's better now. After asking for a Band-Aid, they told me that they were not there, and gave me two paper napkins. Then why do we need a medical center if there are no plasters in it? I can't imagine what they would have given me if it had been something more serious.
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Петр Шен
Level 6 Local Expert
January 5, 2024
High, beautiful, big skating rink. But there are a lot of people with different levels of skiing. In any case, enjoy your time. There are car stalls with hot coffee and food. I advise everyone to visit this place at least once. If you don't know how to skate, it's not scary, it's always useful to start and discover something new for yourself.
A huge ice rink, clean high-altitude air, the ice is very slippery.
There are a lot of rental points, do not crowd at the one next to the ticket offices, there are about a dozen of them on the territory of the rink.
Beauty. You need to arrive at the cable car early no later than 15 o'clock. Be sure to bring warm clothes with you. It's cold upstairs. The views are simply indescribable
Cool but expensive. It used to be more affordable with our salaries. And now it's even cheaper to climb to Cimbulac on foot. Fortunately, my legs are still walking.