How to get stress relief in Almaty: from nomads to jumper

Every trip is like a cure for stress, tiredness, and buying new experiences. In this article, we will tell you how a tourist can utilize cortisol/let off steam/splash out adrenaline, and recharge with a portion of positive emotions during a trip to the best metropolis of Central Asia - Almaty.

Nomad

Almaty is not only about the rich history of the Kazakh people, delicious food, and beautiful nature. It is also about ethnic centers and special clubs where you can fully experience the nomadic way of life. For example, you can live in a yurt in the lap of nature and, by all means, express your emotions by practicing archery or riding a horse.

Locations: "Han-Mergen" shooting club, Federation of Archery, Crossbow, and Darts of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "TARGET" archery club, "ErZhurek" traditional archery club, ethnic village "Huns," and Nomad Ethnic Center.

Emotions: "An unbelievably nice feeling," "strengthens your body and mind," "I thought it would be boring to do archery for an hour, but no, it was interesting and fun," "It’s a wonderful hobby, I’ll keep going for a long, long time" - these are the impressions shared by those who felt the bowstring being pulled.

"The explanation of the traditions, horse riding delighted everyone," "everything is just super: horse riding, yurts, altybakan (swings and games among the nomadic peoples of Central Asia)," "the horse ride is simply unreal" - and this is what guests of the ethnic centers near Almaty say.

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The race car driver

On special racing tracks, you can experience exciting emotions and an adrenaline rush. You can use drag, drift, and buggy tracks.

Location: Sokol Race Track.

Emotions: "I’ve got a lot of unforgettable impressions, extreme drive, and bombing sensations", "The track was cool, winding, I felt the adrenaline", "The best holiday option for fans of cars and motorsports."

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Meloman

For those who want to relax, move in the style of jazz or rock and roll, feeling the atmosphere of New York or Liverpool. In Almaty, drums, saxophone, electric guitar, and piano sound harmonious and no worse than in other places. On Friday, including weekends, local and foreign musicians play in cafes and bars.

Locations: Harat`s Irish Pub, "Muzcafe".

Emotions: "At any time I come here, Angry Ant always rocks," "The most important thing is the atmosphere, guests, surroundings," "Live music, no pop," "Rock and roll lovers will love it," thinks Harat’s visitors. "I heard The Jigits today, I’ve enjoyed everything - the atmosphere, the service, the sound," "Excellent jazz jams," "a lot of creative people, and more," "You can feel like you somewhere in New York without leaving Almaty," "Jazz is my escape, real masters perform here," this is how avid music lovers praise the Muzcafe.

Jumper

Romp jumping is jumping on a climbing rope from high-rise structures. Its distinctive feature is its equipment, which allows it to swing in different directions, smoothly dive down, and admire the surrounding landscape. No special training is required here; the necessary instruction is carried out directly on site. Jump down and you are guaranteed a crazy adrenaline rush.

You can also try the Gorilla Zipline attraction - this is a high-speed descent along a steel cable with a lift off the ground. And also Sky Walk - a walk along the edge of the roof in the style of roofers. A dizzying route at a height of 45 meters on the roof with the opportunity to take mind-blowing selfies will not leave you indifferent.

Location: Gorilla Energy park.

Emotions: "I was there, it was just a blast", "it’s worth it", "unforgettable emotions."

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Heavenly swing

The swing over the abyss is a popular place among Almaty residents and city guests. It is noteworthy because the swing is located on a ridge, at an altitude of 2500 meters. As you swing, you will feel like you are floating over an abyss. And if you want incredibly beautiful photos, we recommend that girls take a "flowing" dress with them. The path to the swing passes through the picturesque Kimasar gorge, where an extraordinary view of nature and the city opens.

Location: Furmanov Peak.

Emotions: "breathtaking", "it really feels like you’re floating above the ground", "be sure to go, you won’t regret it".

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Bathhouse lover

Various types of baths, whether Finnish, Russian, or Turkish hammams, help remove harmful toxins from the body and are perfectly relaxing. In the bathhouse, body temperature increases by an average of three degrees and skin temperature by ten degrees. Such an increase has a detrimental effect on viruses and bacteria; it also cleanses the skin pores and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

Location: "Arasan" bath and health complex.

Emotions: "The steam is great, the No.1 bathhouse in the city," "A wonderful bathing complex," "Three floors of bliss," "This is a heavenly place," "The great bathhouse with its history" rested visitors to the largest bath complex in Almaty share with their experience.

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