The beginning of an exciting trip on the cable car.
There were several ticket offices, and even on a crowded day off, there was no queue. The cashier was pleasant and calmly guided me to the tickets I needed. The prices seemed reasonable by Russian standards (about 20 thousand tenge for three round-trip flights of the road).
There is a toilet on the ground floor, and catering outlets are nearby (although they have water prices, as if we were at the airport (perhaps not all)).
It's not that I have much to say about the "Shymkent cash register", as given out by Yandex... everything is fast and comfortable)
but the climb up is a complete delight! Many people said that there was no point in going to the top, one climb was enough... Well, no! the higher the altitude, the brighter the scenery, the fresher the air and the mountains change along the way and at each stop) I strongly advise you to take a ride... Even if you are not a skier/snowboarder, there will definitely be wonderful impressions from walking and mountain views!
And it's so important
The first half of the day is great, the orgy starts at 10 , it's better to arrive before that time
It also happens that 2 cash desks are open, but very little. It is better to have cards , or if there are long queues next to the left there is a rental point , you can top up the skipass there , the skipass costs 2000 tenge , and there is a rental , all prices are on the website , in general , if local , it is better to top up through the website and not stand in line
At first glance, everything is logical and good, but there are a number of very inconvenient factors! Cafes open after the cable car, which is extremely inconvenient. I arrived about 15 minutes earlier, and I couldn't drink coffee! And, of course, it's very inconvenient that the cable car opens first in the morning and for evening skiing, and only then the ticket office.
If we talk about the ticket offices, I would like to note that it would be possible to make a purchase for several days so as not to stand in line every day, and so you arrive at the opening, you stand for 15 minutes at the ticket office, and at least 30 minutes climbing the mountain, and that from the subscription time minus 45-50 minutes. Another note on where to put your gear while you're standing at the checkout? There are no such places.
There were guests from Russia, Nizhny Novgorod, and I took them to Medeo and Cimbulac, and they really enjoyed it. There are a lot of impressions . But as a local, I noticed with my own eye, even from the booth, that there was garbage piled up below. It's a pity because it's so beautiful, and people are wasting it.
There is only one rental of equipment, and there is a queue for an hour and a half, because only one person works in a huge rental. I've never seen such filth anywhere. We arrived at the opening, took half a day, in the end, when we took the equipment, there was no point in riding. Service in Kazakh
An interesting ski resort, especially the change in the weather was very pleasing, we arrived in absolutely sunny, cloudless weather, and after an hour it was difficult to see anything at least 10 meters away. I used the inventory rental, everything is very fast and clear.
Strictly on a sunny day, it's worth showing up here and enjoying the gifts of nature. Above the mountains, there can only be mountains and eagles! Dazzling beauty, where clouds embrace the peaks of the mountains!
Excellent ski resort. There are a lot of people, you can get there both by taxi and by bus. The only thing is, of course, the prices leave much to be desired. Maintenance costs from 18,000 and more. Although in the city you can rent it much cheaper, two or two and a half times. Therefore, I recommend that you come there with your equipment. You will have a huge amount of emotions, skiing and snowboarding. Everyone can choose what they like. I recommend it!!!
Why do you need a ticket office if you can buy online through Caspi?)
However, if this is not possible, then the ticket office will help you choose the best route option
If we talk about the ticket offices, then everything is done clearly for the guests. The staff is friendly, they help if necessary with checking tickets for the cable car...
If you are a hiker outside the winter season, then... Take tickets for three lifts at once and save them until you return back!
As for Shymkent itself... There are simply no words here - complete delight!)))
Bring a warm jacket with you, otherwise you will freeze faster than you explore most trails! Comfortable sports shoes are required, otherwise you won't get far...
You can get to the ticket offices by bus. I preferred not to wait for the bus (N 12 times every half hour), but to take a taxi. It's not too budget-friendly, but it's much faster...
The resort is not bad in principle. Nicely. The tracks are good, if only they were still open when we were there... But there are a few moments that have put me in some despondency ...
1. Ski pass only for a day, or for half a day. The price is fixed. If you take it for 3,5,7 days, the price is the same.
There are no discounts ...
2. The same trouble at the box office..
There is a rental for 5 or 7 days, but not for 2, 3.4 days. That is, if you want to ski for three days, you need to rent skis every day and rent them in the evening. While standing in line... Gymoroy ...
Plus to all this, I can mention the very tasty food in Almaaty.
I especially recommend visiting a place called the WORKSHOP.
And of course, in Almaty, visit the monument to V. TSOY.
Bright memory to you Victor Robertovich!!!
Excellent office, a round-trip ticket for an adult is 5500. For children under a certain age, free of charge. They launch small children with understanding, with a stroller. Many kids are afraid of the cable car and thus they go in and out of the launch point, the conductor patiently launches and releases, which is very nice!!!
it was the first time, I rather didn't like it: half of the cable car is closed at the same ticket price (you can make a discount, if that's the case). at the same time, when they went up to the first station, there was a working cable car, but tickets were no longer sold there, allegedly because of the large number of people, although the booths went up constantly empty.
a separate thrill is the way back to the city - it is impossible to call a taxi, the bus is packed to capacity. in general, there is no desire to go a second time
I was very surprised that literally 20 minutes from the city and you are already in the mountains, or rather at their foot, but with a wonderful view, where you definitely want to go. To go all the way to the peak at an altitude of 3,200 meters, you need to buy a lift ticket to overcome 2 transfers and a huge number of meters below you. The staff was friendly, told me which ticket you need to buy to see all the beauty of the mountains, politely communicated and after a couple of seconds I received the coveted ticket, which allowed me to experience so many emotions that words cannot convey. Come and feel this moment when it takes your breath away from climbing the mountains!
We bought ski passes for the ski lifts of the resort here - very polite and friendly staff. The only thing that really surprised and upset me a little is that it is not possible to buy a ticket for 4 days at once. I had to come every morning and buy a ski pass for the day. There has always been an opportunity to buy ski passes for several days at a discount at all ski resorts in the world…
The staff are great, they work quickly and try to do everything quickly. We waited moderately in time, even to a full house. Cash registers are right next to each other - I wish there were more. There are questions about contacting the cashier.
Convenient, affordable, and prompt. The cash register is working properly and fulfilling its purpose. The New Year's Eve atmosphere is created by decorations and the mood of the staff during service.
If you come to Almaty, you definitely need to visit Medeu and above. The cable car is working, I sat down and drove. If it's better to take jackets with the children, it's cold upstairs.
We were on Saturday, August 10th... We don't want to visit anymore, We were with the children. Unculturation, rudeness, there must be order, rooms, a lot of people, there are not enough booths, especially at stations 2 and 3 I do not advise, there is nothing special there. It is better to go to the park or another place.
Incredible beauty, comfortable trails, equipment rental, cafes on almost every level, but at the very top there is a restaurant Clouds - it's a delight! Dynamic music, delicious food. We did not manage to ride along the tracks themselves, because there was little time before the plane, but we were delighted with nature and the environment. At the very top there are special people who shoot on a quadcopter.
I really liked the trails and the quality and beauty and the small number of people, a lot of restaurants and places where you can just drink tea
The cost of the ski pass is very reasonable
Everything is at the highest level! The staff is polite, finds an approach with knowledge of languages to anyone who wants to visit the ski resort "Shimbulak". Keep it up !
It's a complete disgrace. You can't get to Cimbulac now. They bring buses to ride the Medeo-Cimbulak cable car from the surrounding villages of tourists, as it were. There are a lot of people. Women in veils, headscarves, with their faces covered, and will not go to the cable car. This has never happened before
I was ashamed in front of the guests. Yes, and it's scary. In the Emirates, women are all with their faces uncovered. And who is being taken here?
I am a citizen of Belarus and Russia, I did not take my passport with me because I was afraid that it might get wet and the risk of losing it was high. I am 23 years old and I pass the youth tariff. But the scans of the Belarusian and Russian passports were not considered true at the checkout. They demanded only the original. I went to the Russian public services about them, where my documents are linked. The Kazakh IIN also showed. But I was told to pay the full price. I look my age.
Such a small thing ruined all the impressions of the trip. It is unpleasant that they think that I will deceive someone and forge documents, the state website and the Kazakh IIN for the sake of 1,500 tenge, this is ridiculous. The management of the cable car is stuck and shaking over every penny. Forgetting that they sell services and experiences. And the impressions of the cashier's staff are the most disgusting. I would like a higher degree of customer orientation
There are no disadvantages, the queue is very moderate, there is a banner with prices and descriptions, next to bus stop 12, turnstiles, views, inexpensive coffee and buns - a fairy tale!
The queue is big, but it's moving fast. It is divided into two parts, some into a booth, some into chairs. There are good cafes at each of the stops. You can take a walk and have a good time
Shymkent is the place where you definitely need to go. And I can't say when it's more beautiful there, every season is a fairy tale. It is better to arrive in the morning when there are fewer people.
The ticket office of the ski complex "Shimbulak" left a pleasant impression of the organization of the service. Cashiers are fluent in various languages, which allows for quick service