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Observation deck of the Bogatyr coal mine


Interesting tourist spots in Pavlodar region -

Unusual sights of Kazakhstan -

Bogatyr is a coal mine, a place where coal is mined in the Pavlodar region, a tourist attraction, there is an observation deck from where you can watch coal mining from above. The place is specially made to attract tourists to the region. Coal mining is one of the first places for human civilization, and Kazakhstan is famous for its limitless deposits of this natural mineral.

The Bogatyr coal mine was listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1985, because a record 60 million tons of coal are mined here, the enterprise is the world's largest open-pit coal mining (on the surface of the earth).

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How to get there, visit -

The Bogatyr coal mine is located near the city of Ekibastuz, Pavlodar region, Republic of Kazakhstan.

GPS coordinates: 51°39'01"N 75°25'39"E

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To get to the observation deck of the Bogatyr coal quarry, you must submit an application at least two weeks before visiting the facility. It is necessary to specify the first and last name of the visitors and the make and state number of the car in which you will drive inside the complex.

The Bogatyr observation deck is a tower that is installed on the surface of the earth from which a panoramic view of the main quarry where coal is mined opens. The place is quite interesting, here you will see firsthand how coal mining takes place in the quarry, the quarry is incredibly huge and amazes the eye with its scale. You can also walk around the complex in its museum part and take interesting photos. As museum exhibits, there are various cars and bulldozers that you can climb and look at and take pictures of.

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Comments 2

  1. Tina
    Tina — 1 September 2026 16:46
    Hello,

    we are interested in seeing Bogatyr coal mine when we will be in Kazhastan. Can you advise how long is the tour and what includes. Where is meeting point as we will have car to move around. Can you advise also the price for two adult persons. What would you need from us to provide permission for entrance and how much in advance. Our travel dates are from 19.9. to 10.10.2026

    Thank you,
    Tina 
    1. Wild Ticket
      Wild Ticket — 2 September 2026 13:17
      Dear Tina,

      Thank you for the comment and your request.

      The tour begins in Ekibastuz. We will provide transportation, a guide in English, lunch, and entrance tickets. You will also be assigned a guide at the mine site too. You may need to use specialized transport within the mine grounds; driving your own car is prohibited.

      Please check your email. I sent you an email with questions.

      Best Regards,
      Wild Ticket team.

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