Turkistan road, 160 kmSacred site
Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed Yasawi
A vast mausoleum begun in the late 14th century on the order of Amir Timur. Its dome is among the largest in Central Asia, and a two-tonne cauldron stands inside. Work stopped when Timur died: the southern facade remains unfinished.
The price and opening hours of this place have not been verified on the ground yet. Please confirm before you go.
- Entry
- Price to be confirmedGrounds access and museum ticket are separate — to be confirmed
- Time needed
- 2 h
- Opening hours
- Mon09:00-18:00
- Tue09:00-18:00
- Wed09:00-18:00
- Thu09:00-18:00
- Fri09:00-18:00
- Sat09:00-18:00
- Sun09:00-18:00
- Address
- Turkistan, 160 km from ShymkentOpen on map
- Best months
- All year
Tip
In summer it is fiercely hot from noon to 4 pm with little shade — come early.