Zharkent: the mosque and the old town centre
- 3 hDuration
- Русский, ҚазақшаGuide language
- up to 20 people
- QR code on your phoneTicket
A walking tour of Zharkent, a small town near the border with China. The main sight is the Zharkent Mosque from the end of the 19th century, which combines Chinese and Central Asian architecture; you also see an old Orthodox church and the town centre.
Highlights
- Zharkent Mosque and its museum
- Wood carving and painted decoration
- Old Orthodox church
- Walk through the town centre
Programme
- 10:00Meet at the main entrance of the Zharkent Mosque
- 10:15Visit to the mosque and its museum display (about an hour)
- 11:30Walk through the centre of Zharkent
- 12:15Old Orthodox church
- 13:00End of the tour; optional lunch at a Uyghur cafe
Included
- ✓ Guide
- ✓ Mosque museum entry ticket
Not included
- ✕ Travel to Zharkent
- ✕ Lunch
- ✕ Personal expenses
What to bring
Comfortable shoes · Clothes covering shoulders and knees; a headscarf for women · Hat and water in the warm season
Meeting
Zharkent, main entrance of the Zharkent Mosque
Returns
You can return a ticket up to 24 hours before the start — 80% of the price comes back. Later — no return.
If the operator cancels the date or the group isn't reached, you get 100% back.
The tour runs with at least 2 people.
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