Places to visit near

Balqash

Balqash is a town in Karaganda Region district, Kazakhstan of about 81,364 people. Within 50 km by road there are 43 places to visit: 23 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Balqaş Radar Station and Bektauata.

46.8481° N, 74.9950° EPop. 81,364

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km43
Must-see2
Notable9
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Balqash

3 stops, one loop, back by 3:06 pm

114 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 Balqash
  2. Танкheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Balqaş Radar Stationheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Кладбищеwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Back in Balqash
Today’s loopBalqashStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Balqash?

Танк (heritage site, about 2 km), Кладбище (waterfall, about 5 km), Balkhash Airport (attraction, about 5 km), Парк строителей (park, about 1 km), Мечеть (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Сағат (attraction, about 1 km).

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

43 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 mosques & dargahs.

Which is the nearest fort to Balqash?

Танк, about 2 km by road; Балхашлаг мемориал (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Balqash?

Chechengora, about 4 km by road; Dolina Bozdala (43 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Balqash?

Start in Balqash, visit Танк, then Balqaş Radar Station, then Кладбище, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

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