Bear FallsLake EsikKairak WaterfallХрам во имя святого Архистратига Божия МихаилаTaldybulakПамятник Керею и Жанибеку 550 лет Казахского ханства
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Turgen

Turgen is a town in Almaty Region district, Kazakhstan of about 13,000 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit: 124 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 2 churches. The must-see places are Bear Falls, Lake Esik and Kairak Waterfall.

43.4006° N, 77.5933° EPop. 13,000

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Within 30 km28 places
Within 50 km141
Must-see68
Notable212
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bear Falls, waterfall near Turgen
Must-see

Bear Falls

Waterfall · 21 km

Lake Esik, lake near Turgen
Must-see

Lake Esik

Lake · 23 km

Kairak Waterfall, waterfall near Turgen
Must-see

Kairak Waterfall

Waterfall · 33 km

Places near Turgen by type

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One day from Turgen

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:02 pm

91 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 Turgen
  2. Taldybulakviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Bear Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kairak Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lake Esiklake · 45 min
  6. Памятник Керею и Жанибеку 550 лет Казахского ханстваheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Turgen
Today’s loopTurgenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Turgen?

Bear Falls (waterfall, about 21 km), Храм во имя святого Архистратига Божия Михаила (church, about 1 km), Lake Esik (lake, about 23 km), Taldybulak (viewpoint, about 12 km), Kairak Waterfall (waterfall, about 33 km), Памятник Керею и Жанибеку 550 лет Казахского ханства (heritage site, about 14 km).

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

141 places on Spotwander: 124 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 2 churches, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Turgen?

Taldybulak, about 12 km by road; Turgen Gorge (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Turgen?

Памятник Керею и Жанибеку 550 лет Казахского ханства, about 14 km by road; Esik Kurgan Field (20 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Turgen?

Start in Turgen, visit Taldybulak, then Bear Falls, then Kairak Waterfall, then Lake Esik, then Памятник Керею и Жанибеку 550 лет Казахского ханства, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.