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Medeu Skating Rink

Medeu Valley, Almaty, Kazakhstan
(727) 271-62-11
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Ranked #11 of 15 attractions in Almaty
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Sports Complexes
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Great place for view & fresh air but be warned if your a beginner skater don't go as there's nothing to hold onto & the staff will ask you why are you here if you can't skate, take care this is no shopping mall with an ice rink kids!

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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Ice is bumpy and not cleared regularly, too many peopel skating at once. will close with out notice.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

if you go up the hill past the rink and look down towards Alamaty you can see why its such a symbolic feature

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Aktau, Kazakhstan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Better to go in early morning. Very fresh and healthy air, I like forests and firs. The rink opens for skating since october through march. In summer you can get inside and rent a bycicle or rollers. Good place for visiting with children. From there possible to take a car to Shymbulak (30-40 minutes in one side), and to watch... More

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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Medeu is have to be our proud! Last year there were a reconstraction, however the level of it not so good. In any case good ice cover, big stadium, open air - all that you need for a good weekend with your family, friends. During many years I went there every weekend!

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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