Three Almaty tourist attractions have earned international recognition at once: the Kimasar and Butakovka gorges, along with the Shymbulak cable car, have been included in The Worldworthy 100 ranking for 2026, the website infohub.kz reports.
According to NUR.KZ, citing the city akimat, the Kimasar gorge placed 56th on the list of the world's 100 best hiking routes, while the Butakovka gorge took 79th place.
All three attractions received The Worldworthy 100 laureate certificates, confirming international interest in Almaty's mountain landmarks.
The Worldworthy 100 is an international editorial ranking featuring the world's most notable tourist attractions. It is compiled using traveler reviews, international media coverage, guidebook recommendations and open-source data.
"Almaty's mountains attract millions of visitors every year. In January-October 2026 alone, more than 1.6 million people visited the Ile-Alatau State National Nature Park. According to Mastercard, Shymbulak was the city's most popular location among foreign tourists in 2025, accounting for 30.62% of visits," the akimat said.
It was previously reported that the Charyn Canyon was included in the international Worldworthy 100 ranking for 2026.