Almaty is one of the most beautiful cities in Kazakhstan, located in the northern foothills of the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains at an altitude of 2,300-3,000 feet (700-900 meters). It is interspersed with rivers, so it is visited by many tourists who love nature and discovery, and adventurers who want to ski over the snow in the slopes, and the city is equipped with many tourist facilities, from hotels, rural cottages and tourist resorts, in addition to restaurants, cafes and recreational centers.