Places to visit in Khizi

The first place you will encounter on the way to Khizi is the Mikayil Mushfig's house museum. Although Mikayil Mushfig worked as a teacher and translator, he is also famous for his lyric poems. The poet is one of the victims of the bloody repression terror of the past era. Mushfig's house museum is on the list of places to visit during a trip to Khizi.

Jafar Jabbarli is a famous writer who lived at the beginning of the 20th century and became a prominent playwright, poet and prose writer of Azerbaijani literature. Jafar Jabbarli, who was born on March 20, 1899, lived in this house until he was 2 years old. The three-room one-story house began operating as a house-museum on a public basis in 1956 at the initiative of the wife of the prominent playwright, Sona Khanum Jabbarli.

The village, located 4 km from the district center, is also called Khalaj. There is a famous shrine here dating back to the 15th century. This shrine, located in the territory of an ancient cemetery, is called “Agh Pir”. The sun symbol, which is considered the emblem of the Safavid Empire, is engraved on the old tombstones. One of the historical buildings located in the Khalanj village area is a monument called “Agh Deyirman”. You can include these buildings in your list of places to see during your visit to Khizi.

In the village of Alishrin (Shikhlar) in the Khizi district, there is a 15th-century Sheikh Heydar tomb. It is believed that this tomb belonged to Sheikh Heydar, the father of the Safavid ruler Shah Ismail. You can also travel to the history of Azerbaijan during your trip to Khizi.

Considered to be one of the areas with the greatest tourism potential in Khizi, this place is located 8 km from the center. On your way to this area with clean air, you pass through a dense forest. There is also a small mountain lake in “Qızılqazma”. Several magnificent villas have been built around it for accommodation. If you have come to Khizi, you must definitely see this place.

These mountains, with their unique appearance with colorful layers, are one of the most famous natural wonders of Khizi. The recommended seasons for a trip here are autumn or spring. You can take different pictures on these hills with their unique scenery. It is advisable to go here after the rain or early in the morning to ensure the colors are fully clear and the view is more beautiful. Hiking enthusiasts can climb “Bəybəyim” peak (935 m), one of the highest points of the Varafta range.

Located in the territory of Khizi and Siyazan districts, the park covers an area of 11,035 hectares. The territory of Altiaghaj National Park consists of mountain forests, mountain meadows and semi-desert. The park's flora includes oak, alder, birch, hawthorn, barberry, juniper, Caucasian violet, sharp-edged iris, etc. Among the fauna species, brown bear, lynx, European roe deer, bearded vulture, wolf, wild boar, quail, raccoon, hare, fox, squirrel, blackbird, etc. animal and bird species are found. If you come to Khizi, Altiaghaj National Park is among the ideal options for a walk.