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📍  Yanar Dag

✈️  Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)

🚗  26.7 KM

⏱️  25 minutes

Yanar Dag, or the Burning Mountain, is a continuously blazing natural gas fire near Baku, Azerbaijan, making it an easily accessible and unique attraction. Visitors can easily reach it by taxi, bus, or as part of a guided tour from Baku, with good road conditions ensuring smooth travel. While a solo visit is straightforward and allows for flexible timing, a guided tour often enhances the experience by providing historical context and combining it with other nearby sites like Ateshgah; however, there are no strict requirements for guided visits. The site is open year-round, but it is highly recommended to visit after sunset when the flames are most vivid and impressive. Entrance fees are very low (a few Azerbaijani Manats), though transportation costs to and from Baku will be the primary expense. A typical visit duration at the site itself is brief, usually 30-60 minutes, though tours often allocate more time. A small museum and cafe are available on-site, adding to the visitor experience.