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Apple orchard tour
Walk the springtime bloom of blossoming apples in the foothills of Kazakhstan's majestic mountains.
The name Almaty in the common folklore means 'full of apples' and it's easy to see where it comes from, with apple orchards abundant in the Almaty region. In fact, the spurs of the Western Tien-Shen mountains are known as the birthplace of the common apple, so a visit out here takes you to an important part of the history of the Silk Roads.
Take a bite into the fresh apples of the autumn harvest. The climate controls the ebb and flow of the Ile Alatau mountain range and it's said that the higher the apples grow, the more succulent the flavour. While you're here, take in the beauty of nature's bounty and learn about what it takes to grow apples in the orchards.
Humans have been eating apples for thousands of years and there are many different types that have emerged during that time. On a tour, the agronomist will be able to teach you about some of the types that this region is best known for, including aport, golden, americal, rashida, and the common Asian apple.
