About Zelenyy Bazaar


Whether you’re hungry or not, the Zelenyy Bazaar or Green Bazaar in Almaty is worth a visit. This market has been in operation since 1875. The bazaar was reconstructed following an earthquake in 1887 and has been known as the Zelyony Bazaar ever since.

The Green Bazaar gets its name from the wide assortment of products sold there. Since its inception, the market has been the place to go for vegetables and spices. Among the delectable favorites are nuts, fresh fruit, fish, cheese, and herbs. Merchants also sell fabrics, furniture, and antiques. If you’re daring, you could try one of the vendors selling horse meat or horse milk. Thirsty for more? Try camel milk or tea.

For a truly local flavor and experience, you can’t miss the Green Bazaar.
 

Must See

There are many attractions contained within Zelenyy Bazaar. A few of these are:

  • It is  a colorful bazaar
  • Nuts, sweets, fruits, and vegetables
  • Local products: meat, milk products
  • Stalls where you find local food items
  • Souvenirs.

How to reach

Wondering how you can reach  Zelenyy Bazaar, well you can either take a train, bus, taxi or even self-drive whatever is convenient for you.


If you take a train it takes 14 hours 8 minutes and costs you 9,618.36 KZT  to 25,007.7 KZT.


If you take a bus it takes 17 hours 10 minutes and will cost you 11,157.3 KZT  to 12,311.5KZT.


If you drive from Astana to Zelenyy Bazaar it takes approximately 17 hours.

Tips

  • Try to commence your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and the heat.
  • Carry enough drinking water with you.
  • Do not forget your hat and sunscreen.
  • Please keep cash with you to buy some stuff you may need it as possibilities are there where a card may not be accepted. 
  • Please design your trip well and do not mix it with other attractions if you want to go at a leisurely pace.
  • Determine whether you will go for shopping or just to experience the beauty of this city.
  • It's a huge bazaar with loads of variety right from fresh fruit which is stacked up in orderly piles, apart from the spices and fruit sections. Likewise, check out the special and the most incredible meat section.
  • You can even try a few things before you purchase them.  

Visit Time

Sunday:          9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Monday:         9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Tuesday :       9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Wednesday:   9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Thursday:       9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Friday :           9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
Saturday :       9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 
 

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Entrance Fee

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Time you can spend

5 to 6 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 29.56°C

 

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