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The 11 Best Day Trips from Shymkent

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Shymkent, Kazakhstan, led by Tashkent, Yunusobod, Chirchiq. The closest is Arys, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Shymkent at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tashkent121 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Yunusobod108 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Chirchiq94 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yangiyŭl141 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tŭytepa143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Karatau119 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Arys66 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Zhangatas140 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Qibray103 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Iskandar84 km S1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Salor106 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Shymkent

  1. 1

    Tashkent, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south of Shymkent3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Ташкентская телебашня.

    Also nearby: Chilanzar, Sergeli, Parkent, Bektemir.

  2. 2

    Yunusobod, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of Shymkent3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Chirchiq, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south of Shymkent3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Yangiyŭl, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of Shymkent4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tŭytepa, Uzbekistan

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Shymkent4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Karatau, Kazakhstan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Shymkent3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Arys, Kazakhstan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Shymkent2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Zhangatas, Kazakhstan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north of Shymkent4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Qibray, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Shymkent3 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Iskandar, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south of Shymkent2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Salor, Uzbekistan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south of Shymkent3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Shymkent to Tashkent

A realistic pace for Tashkent, 121 km from Shymkent. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Shymkent
  2. 09:25Arrive in Tashkent (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Ташкентская телебашня
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tashkent
  6. 15:25Head back to Shymkent
  7. 17:20Home in Shymkent

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Shymkent?
The best day trips from Shymkent are Tashkent, Yunusobod, Chirchiq, Yangiyŭl, Tŭytepa. The closest is Arys, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Shymkent?
Arys is the closest, 66 km west of Shymkent, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Shymkent for a day out?
Tashkent is the largest city in day-trip range, 121 km south of Shymkent and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Shymkent?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tŭytepa at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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