Taraz
City in Jambyl Region, Kazakhstan
Taraz ; also historically known as Talas) is a city and the administrative center of Jambyl Region in Kazakhstan, located on the Talas (Taraz) River in the south of the country near the border with Kyrgyzstan. It had a population of 330,100 as of the 1999 census, up 9% from 1989, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, after Astana and Turkistan. The current population of Taraz is 428,000.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 418,368
- Coordinates
- 42.900, 71.367
- Timezone
- Asia/Almaty
- Elevation
- 610 m
Overview of Taraz
Located in Kazakhstan, Taraz is best described as a busy regional city. With 418,368 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 610 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and adventure. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Taraz
Nature in Taraz
(19)Looking for nature? Taraz has Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. Counting everything, 19 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taraz.
Culture in Taraz
(12)Taraz's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Taraz's activity profile. That is 12 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Taraz
(8)Taraz records Adventure, Adventure Parks, Boat Rides, Climbing and Off Road Trails under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Taraz is actually tagged with. There are 8 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Taraz
(6)Sports in Taraz covers Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Running and Tennis. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taraz.
Nightlife in Taraz
(5)Taraz records Clubs, Disco, Festival, Music and Wine Bars under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Taraz is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Taraz
(5)On the water sports side, Taraz offers Diving, Scuba Diving, Surf, Swimming and Water Sports. It is a direct read of Taraz's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Taraz
(3)Family lovers get Aquariums, Playgrounds and Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Taraz's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Taraz
(2)Our data lists Farms and Turkish Baths as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taraz.
Shopping in Taraz
(1)The shopping shortlist for Taraz: Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Taraz is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Taraz
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Taraz.
Best time to visit Taraz
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Getting to Taraz rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is Asia/Almaty.
Similar destinations
Places near Taraz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Taraz known for?
- Taraz is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Kazakhstan with around 418,368 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Taraz?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Taraz. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Taraz?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October. Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Taraz located?
- Administratively, Taraz sits in Kazakhstan — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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