Issyk Kul region

You might think that Jeti Oguz Peak is one of the highest peaks in the Teskei Alatoo, but it is actually one of the first you can see from the Issyk Kul lake side, just east of the Jeti Oguz Sanatorium. The peak resembles a pyramid, a beautiful triangle linking the forest to the snowy summits.

In winter, it stands lonely and can be ascended by ski touring from the yurt camps at Kok Jayik.

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 basmatchis who were hiding in the Tien Shan mountains. The market is in the centre of the village on the main road south of Lake Issyk Kul.

You can find everything here, but the main reason for coming is fresh bread, meat, fruit, vegetables and dairy products.

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 religious devotion and cultural heritage of the local community. Constructed with traditional architecture, it features intricate Islamic art and vibrant designs that reflect the rich history of the Silk Road. 

The Ethnographic Museum named after Totubaev Ermek in Kyrgyzstan is a real pearl of the country’s cultural heritage, representing the richness and diversity of ethnic groups, traditions and customs of the Kyrgyz people.

Located in Chon Kyzyl-Suu, the museum offers a unique opportunity to plunge into the history and culture of Kyrgyzstan through exhibitions representing various aspects of the life and everyday life of local residents.

The Barkan Mukashev Ethnographic Museum is a unique place where every visitor can plunge into the rich history and culture of the peoples of Central Asia. Located in the heart of the Ysyk-Kul region, this museum is not only a repository of precious artifacts, but also a living testimony to the centuries-old history of this region.

The Soek Pass, located in the Jeti Oguz district of Kyrgyzstan, is a high road pass that holds a significant place in the history of the ancient Silk Road. The name "Soek" in Kyrgyz language means "bones," which is thought to be due to the high altitude and barren landscape that surrounds the pass.

A beautiful lake located in the southern gorge of the At-Djailoo valley, perched on top of a small cliff. In Kyrgyz, At-Djailoo means "horse pasture". This is a very nice day trip from the Jeti Oguz valley, a route for very good walkers. 

Tamga Tash means the "marked stone". There are three stones in total and they are several hundred metres apart, in the mountains 5km south of Tamga village.

The first stone reads OM MANE PADME HUM. The inscription on the stone could date from the period of the Dzungar Khanate 17-19th centuries. For this stone split in two, a Kyrgyz legend tells that a batyr once split the first Tamga-tash in two with his sword.

Thermal spring in Chon-Kyzyl-Suu Gorge . It is located in the most beautiful landscape in the embrace of high mountains. It is good for your health. The composition of the sulphide mineral water. Useful for all diseases. You can also have a guest room at our place for you. All kinds of national dishes.