Region 8 · Explore without a tour guide
Ankara's green Çankaya: Botanik Park, Dikmen Valley and cultural sites. Follow the stops and explore at your own pace.
Interactive independent travel map
A green and cultural walk through Ankara's Çankaya district: Botanik Park, Dikmen Valley, the Çağdaş Sanatlar Center and the historic Çankaya area.
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Getting to the starting point
Begin at Ankara's Botanical Park. Explore the themed gardens and walking paths before continuing through the district.
Use the Ankara metro to Söğütözü or Kızılay, then a short taxi or bus to Botanik Park.
Show the driver 'Botanik Park' or 'Dikmen Vadisi'. Use a permitted drop-off point.
Plan your return from the Çankaya area. Buses and taxis connect back to Kızılay.
Suggested flexible agenda
Allow roughly 5–6 hours including park walks and café stops. Some sections involve slopes.
60–90 min
1Explore Ankara's Botanical Park with themed gardens and walking paths.
90–120 min
2Walk through the historic farm and green space established by Atatürk.
45–60 min
3Walk through the valley park with paths and green space.
30–45 min
4Visit the cultural center for exhibitions or events.
15–20 min
5View the historic residence from outside.
15–20 min
6Walk through the neighborhood and view the Presidential area from outside.
Local survival guide
Use the map as a planning aid. Some residences in Çankaya are private — respect posted signs.
Cafés inside Botanik Park, at AOÇ and along the Çankaya streets.
Public toilets in parks and cultural centers.
ATMs in Çankaya and along the main streets.
Pharmacies throughout Çankaya and Bahçelievler.
Botanik Park and AOÇ are the largest green spaces. Dikmen Valley has walking paths.
Çağdaş Sanatlar Center hosts exhibitions and events. Check the program.
Pembe Köşk and Çankaya Köşkü are not open to visitors. Exterior views only.
Map coordinates identify the stops, not verified entrances.
Route stops
Starting point · 60–90 min
Explore Ankara's Botanical Park with themed gardens and walking paths.
Walk · 90–120 min
Walk through the historic farm and green space established by Atatürk in 1925.
Walk · 45–60 min
Walk through the valley park with paths and green space.
Walk · 30–45 min
Visit the cultural center for exhibitions, concerts or theater performances.
Walk · 15–20 min
View the historic residence of İsmet İnönü from outside. Private property — exterior only.
Walk · 15–20 min
Walk through the neighborhood and view the Presidential area from outside.