20 kilometers from Almaty, at 1600-1750 meters above sea level there is one of the most picturesque gorges of Zailijski Alatau - Medeo, and widely known alpine ice stadium "Медео". On a green mountain slope you can see white tents of yurtas of «Kazakh aul » - summer base of rest. From here majestic mountain tops, evergreen Tienshan fir-trees are visible. Yurtas of «Kazakh aul » are executed according to national applied art traditions. The dome form of the construction is created by a wooden framecovered with white felt. The interior is decorated with ornamental belts - baskur, wall carpets with national ornament. In three big adjacent yurtas there is a bar and national restaurant. Here, a wide choice of dishes of Kazakh cuisine, soft drinks, tea, coffee, fruit and national delicacies are served.

This beautiful place is located on the northern slope of Zailiyski Alatu mountains in the mouth of Kotur-Bulak river, in the country of two rivers Left Talgar &Small Almaty, in the area of mixed woods at 1860 meters above sea -level and 25 km to the south-east of Almaty. Every year it becomes more and more popular among holiday- makers. Crisp mountain air is essential here. The tourists are staying in buildings and cottages surrounded by Tienshan fir-trees and white-trunk birches. And in the background you will find vast alpine meadows, snow and ice of mountain peaks. Breathtaking view of Zailiyski Alatau, crystal –clear mountain air, alpine ski-tracks for beginners and for confident skiers, cosy camping and rooms, a unique bar –grotto carved in a granite rock, restaurant with refined cuisine, a sauna, roap-ways and numerous attractive trips and walking tours, equipment rent-all of this is at your service. Besides, you will find here acceptable prices and excellent service.