Promoting Almaty's Historical and Cultural Heritage Through Tourism Routes

On November 9, 2026, Senior Lecturer S.A. Mominov of the Department of Recreational Geography and Tourism conducted an off-campus practical lesson in the Almaly District of Almaty for fourth-year students of the Kazakh-language group of the 6B11101 – Tourism educational programme as part of the course "Tourism Route Planning".

The main objective of the lesson was to assess the tourism potential of historical, cultural and architectural monuments, as well as other attractions in the Almaly District, determine their appeal to visitors and explore opportunities for incorporating these sites into tourism routes across the city.

During the practical lesson, students explored the district's attractions and assessed their tourism significance, accessibility, infrastructure and appeal to visitors. They also examined opportunities for developing tourism routes connecting these sites, taking into account their geographical locations and logistical characteristics.

The off-campus lesson contributed to developing students' practical skills in analysing tourism resources, assessing the tourism potential of a destination and designing tourism routes.