Journey · 1 day
Tuz Ashuu (Song Kul) - Bishkek
Transfer to Bishkek
- Drive
- 200 km5 hr
- Season
- May – October
- Meals
- Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
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- 01OriginTuz Ashuu (Song Kul)
- 02DestinationBishkek
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In the morning, you drive along the North-East shore of the Song Kul's lake. Many nomads stand their yurt in the valley of Djaman Echki during the summer time. You cross the pass of Kalmak Ashu at 3446m where you can often observe yak's cattle. Yet, the road goes down into the Tiulek valley contrasted between the red stone desert of high steppes and green meadows. Lunch at Kochkor and visit of a artisan's women center. In the afternoon, you follow the main road linking Kashgar to Bishkek, and you visit the ancient city of Balasagun and its Burana's tower. Arrival in Bishkek in the late afternoon and arranging visit or shopping with your guide.
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