Places to visit near

Ülken

Ülken is a town in Jambyl Region district, Kazakhstan of about 3,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The closest is Razvaliny Shikhambay.

45.2119° N, 73.9786° EPop. 3,735

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Within 30 km9 places
Within 50 km17
Must-see0
Notable5
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Ülken

3 stops, one loop, back by 3:29 pm

199 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 Ülken
  2. Basaralriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Итішпес (Алакөл)lake · 45 min
  4. Lake Ïtişpeslake · 45 min
  5. Back in Ülken
Today’s loopÜlkenStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ülken?

Razvaliny Shikhambay (heritage site, about 3 km), Razvaliny Ushbalyk (heritage site, about 6 km), Kuduksalkyn (heritage site, about 11 km), Mogila Kayraktysuat (heritage site, about 11 km), Basaral (river spot, about 42 km), Ozero Abishkol’ (lake, about 25 km).

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

17 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 1 river spot.

Which is the nearest lake to Ülken?

Ozero Abishkol’, about 25 km by road; Ozero Zolotoye (27 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ülken?

Razvaliny Shikhambay, about 3 km by road; Razvaliny Ushbalyk (6 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ülken?

Start in Ülken, visit Basaral, then Итішпес (Алакөл), then Lake Ïtişpes, and drive back — about 199 km by road in all.

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