Places to visit near

Atakent

Atakent is a town in Turkistan Region district, Kazakhstan of about 12,895 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit: 12 forts & heritage, 44 mosques & dargahs and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Kanka, Gulistan and Zangiata.

40.8478° N, 68.5064° EPop. 12,895

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Within 30 km56 places
Within 50 km75
Must-see15
Notable60
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Atakent

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:57 pm

178 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Atakent
  2. To the Warriors of the Russian Armyheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Karshaultepaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kankaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Shahrukhiyaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Gulistanmosque or dargah · 30 min
  7. Back in Atakent
Today’s loopAtakentStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Atakent?

To the Warriors of the Russian Army (heritage site, about 23 km), Ибраева Канаевский (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Ақ Мешіт (mosque or dargah, about 4 km), Kanka (heritage site, about 51 km), Customs Kazakhstan (nature spot, about 6 km), Бірлік мешіті (mosque or dargah, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Atakent?

75 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 44 mosques & dargahs, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Atakent?

Алпамыс-Батыру, about 11 km by road; Скорбящая мать (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Atakent?

Ибраева Канаевский, about 1 km by road; Ақ Мешіт (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Atakent?

Start in Atakent, visit To the Warriors of the Russian Army, then Karshaultepa, then Kanka, then Shahrukhiya, then Gulistan, and drive back — about 178 km by road in all.