Jambyl Region district, Kazakhstan

Places to visit near Taraz

Taraz is a city in Jambyl Region district, Kazakhstan, home to about 358,153 people. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage and 18 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Aisha Bibi Mausoleum (18 km), Site of Kostobe (20 km) and Akyrtas (45 km).

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Taraz, Kazakhstan
Taraz, Jambyl Region district, Kazakhstan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Taraz at a glance

Location
Jambyl Region district, Kazakhstan
Population
about 358,153
Coordinates
42.9000° N, 71.3667° E
Places within 50 km
81 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Taraz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taraz: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Taraz, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Taraz

50 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taraz. The closest is Pereval Dzhurtalat (24 km); the best-known is Ак-Таш (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taraz

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taraz. The closest is Комсомольское озеро (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Taraz

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taraz. The closest is Baidibek Baba (1 km); the best-known is Aisha Bibi Mausoleum (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Taraz

23 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Taraz. The closest is Жамбылская Областная Мечеть (1 km); the best-known is "Aulie Ata" Mosque (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taraz

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taraz. The closest is заповедник Аксу Джабаглы (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Taraz

7 museums within 100 km of Taraz. The closest is Кастеев (1 km); the best-known is Old Taraz Archaeological Cite (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Taraz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taraz
  2. 1 km Baidibek Baba · heritage site, Jambyl Region
  3. 19 km Site of Kostobe · heritage site, Jambyl Region
  4. 21 km Собор Успения Божией Матери · church, Jambyl Region
  5. 18 km Aisha Bibi Mausoleum · tomb, Jambyl Region
  6. 17 km Б.Момышулы · heritage site, Jambyl Region
  7. 1 km Back to Taraz

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How to reach Taraz

    All places near Taraz by distance

    Within 15 km of Taraz

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taraz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints950Pereval Dzhurtalat (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs833Комсомольское озеро (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1927Baidibek Baba (1 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1823Жамбылская Областная Мечеть (1 km)
    Other attractions1212Стела Махаббат (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410заповедник Аксу Джабаглы (2 km)
    Museums57Кастеев (1 km)
    Churches36Собор Успения Божией Матери (1 km)
    Parks34Rysqulbekov Park (1 km)

    Taraz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taraz?

    Aisha Bibi Mausoleum (tomb, about 18 km), Site of Kostobe (heritage site, about 20 km), Собор Успения Божией Матери (church, about 1 km), Baidibek Baba (heritage site, about 1 km), Б.Момышулы (heritage site, about 1 km), Karakhan Mausoleum (tomb, about 2 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 18 mosques & dargahs, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taraz?

    Pereval Dzhurtalat, about 24 km by road; Ак-Таш (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Taraz?

    Комсомольское озеро, about 2 km by road; Aqköl (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taraz?

    Baidibek Baba, about 1 km by road; Б.Момышулы (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taraz?

    Start in Taraz, visit Baidibek Baba, then Site of Kostobe, then Собор Успения Божией Матери, then Aisha Bibi Mausoleum, then Б.Момышулы, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taraz?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Taraz

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Taraz’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Taraz on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.