Exotic Almaty, Kazakhstan.

The last stop of this trip to Kazakhstan was Almaty, a city where traditional ethnic characteristics and modern civilization naturally meet. On the day we left, we visited the Ascension Cathedral⛪️, a very dreamy-looking Orthodox church. It is said to be the second tallest wooden structure in the world, built without any nails, and miraculously survived the strong earthquake in Almaty in 1911. It is also one of the few surviving buildings from the Tsarist period in Almaty.

The interior of the church is beautifully decorated, with bright murals on the walls and golden icons that are eye-catching. The sunlight shines through the stained glass, making the time spent here especially beautiful.

✈️ In the evening, we took Air Astana from Almaty back to Beijing. The flight was an Airbus 320, and the business class seats were spacious and comfortable, with plenty of legroom. As soon as I got on the plane, I felt completely relaxed, and there were many choices for dinner 😋 The shrimp rice was rich and delicious, and with the delicious smoked salmon 🍣 and creamy mushroom soup, it was definitely a sumptuous meal on board. The unlimited supply of drinks and beverages carried all the joy of our return trip.

Cheers in the clouds 🍷, safe landing in Beijing, goodbye Kazakhstan~

Post by SavvySpender | Oct 24, 2024