Karakol Zoological Park was founded in 1987. It is the only zoo in Kyrgyzstan. But after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the country's economy was severely eroded and in 2001 the zoo almost closed. Fortunately,…
Burana Tower is seven km. far from the city of Tokmok. It is an 11th century minaret, and one of the first buildings of such type in Central Asia. The original height of minaret was 45 meters. Today the tower is 24.6…
The ruins of an 8th century AD caravanserai are located on the right bank of the River Barskoon, 5 km upstream from the village of Barskoon. The earthen ruins are the bases of a square fortification, 75 metres wide,…
The museum's exposition includes bails, wristbands, badges and insignia of the CBT, as well as other items related to the history and activities of the security service. Visitors can get acquainted with the history of…
In 1932, Ella Maillart, a Swiss adventurer, describes the market of Kyzyl Suu, formerly Pakrovka, in her book "From the Celestial Mountains to the Red Sands". She makes a last supply before leaving to search for the…
The Central Mosque is the embodiment of grandeur and nobility, attracting the eyes with its majestic beauty and impressive size. Opened on September 2, 2018, this mosque has become not only a symbol of faith, but also…
The Central Mosque of Kyzyl Suu is a captivating site nestled in the heart of this small Kyrgyz village, known for its stunning backdrop of rugged mountains and flowing rivers. This mosque stands as a symbol of the…
The Chatkal valley follows the mountain chain of the same name, to the north-west of this chain, over a length of 160km before flowing into the Charvak dam in Uzbekistan. By road, there are only 2 accesses, either by…
Chatyr-Kul lake is an endorheic lake on the south-western side of the At-Bashi range in the district of Naryn Province. On the south, the road linking Bishkek to Kashgar runs alongside the lake and exceptional mineral…
The museum is located in the village of Sheker. Chingiz Aitmatov lived in the village of Sheker in the Talas region, where the museum is located. The Chingiz Aitmatov Historical Museum is a place where fans of his work,…
The Chiyim-Tash petroglyph is considered one of the most significant and interesting petroglyphs on the territory of Kyrgyzstan and attracts many tourists and researchers. It is also a cultural heritage site. This…
The Chokoly Lakes or Chokoli-Kol Lakes are a group of a dozen lakes on the south side of the Juuku Pass. Only the large lake on the east side has a river flowing into the Arabel Suu River. The length of the largest lake…
