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Tajikistan

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tajikistan

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tajikistan

Updated May 6, 2026

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Relocated Lenin from the back, with cow for scale.

Wall of Great Tajik Writers.

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Rushon, Tajikistan

Sarez Lake

The largest dam in the world and the site of a potential disaster.

Wall of Great Tajik Writers.

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Wall of Great Tajik Writers

A building facade covered with the statues of 11 giants of Tajik literature.

Landscape surrounding Yamchun Fort.

Ishkoshim, Tajikistan

Yamchun Fort

This ancient Silk Road outpost overlooking the Wakhan Valley is miraculously still standing.

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Shorbulak Observatory

This remote, abandoned Soviet observatory promises spectacular views for those who can reach it.

It looks as if you’re walking in a maquette.

Pingan, Tajikistan

Hulbuk Fortress

This medieval citadel once guarded the western entrance of the Pamir Highway.

Nohijai Pançakent, Tajikistan

Ancient Panjakent

The remains of an ancient city-state along the Silk Road.

Hisor Fort.

Hisor, Tajikistan

Hisor Fort

The first version of this stalwart construction appeared around 3,000 years ago.

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Nuts and dried fruit on display at Panjshanbe Bazaar.

Khujand, Tajikistan

Panjshanbe Bazaar

A bustling bazaar with an elaborate facade in Central Asia’s underrated capital.

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