We visited Shymbulak mountain. While coming down, had a short stop to see Medeu Skating Rink from the top. Many people were walking around but no one in. Probably it’s the time for annual maintenance prior to the peak season. Wonderful view. Beautiful big skating rink, and decent visit.

Fantastic spot at a very reasonable price for skating while surrounded by snow capped peaks. Thank you Medeu. I think it was 3500 Tenge in and 2000 Tenge to hire skates, Feb 2024. Plenty of options there for coffee too and great walking nearby.

I took three different cable cars up to the very top of the resort. You can get out and look around at each stop. The view from 3200 meters above sea level was great, although some clouds obscured it partially. The cable car system ran smoothly and provided good scenery along the way. We never had to wait long for our cable car. A few skiers held us company down below, but the slopes were mostly empty.

there are 3 cable car rides to ride all the way to the top of the mountain. so you need a ticket that is under the "gondola 360 + combi 1 + combi 2" package. gondola 360 is a blue color cable car with glass bottom gondola, compared to the standard gray cable car. the rides to the 3 different stations are quite long, especially the gondola ride. you will see the skating rink not long after departing the base station most restaurants and shops are located at the first station views are not bad, but nothing outstanding if you have seen sceneries like this before.