Almaty is a city of contrasts. It's one of the oldest in Central Asia, but it also has a modern skyline that rivals any city in the world. You can wander through leafy parks and leafy suburbs, then explore the bazaars and markets where you can buy anything and everything. There are mosques and churches, and Soviet-era statues and new high-rise buildings. Almaty is a city where you can experience both the ancient and the modern.