Sights

A small mountain glaciar lake in the Karabatkak valley on the foot of the Karabatkak glacier and the Kashkator peak. The lake glacier is the subject of studies on global warming. 

The glacier is retreating 5 to 6 meters per year. On the shore of the lake, there is a small hut where several measuring devices are installed. The lake is just over 7km from Chong Kyzyl Suu geophysical station.

Small lakes on the foot of the Juku pass (north side), with turquoise color. The lower lake is just 100 meters long, the upper one is 400 meters long. It's nice place for camping.

At a high altitude reaching the glaciers of southeastern Kyrgyzstan "hides" one of the main pillars of the economy of that country.

A geophysical expedition of the Geological Committee of the Kyrgyz State discovered the Kumtor deposit in 1978. Then the USSR Ministry of Geology published the results of the detailed exploration of the Kumtor deposit in 1989.

Today, Kumtor's production accounts for more than a third of the country's exports of goods and services, and its mission goes beyond production alone.

All 6 lakes are located on the south side on the plateau of Kashkasuu pass at 3890 meters above sea level. They are surrounded by mountain peaks and glaciers located at more than 4,500 meters. 

The caravans coming from the north, who had crossed this difficult pass, probably had to stop at the shore of the lakes to let grazing camels and horses.

An old church in the village of Kyzyl Suu. ​

The church is quite beautiful, but a bit difficult to access. There is no sign at all and you have to knock on the blue garden gate to get in.

But it is certainly open, if they have church service, which is on saturdays at 4 o'clock pm and on sundays at 8 o'clock am.

The ruins of the ancient city of Ak-Beshim are located south of Tokmok, near the village of the same name. It was here that the city of Suyab once stood—one of the most important centers of the Great Silk Road in the Chuy Valley.

In the 5th–10th centuries, Suyab was a major commercial and political city where caravans from China, Central Asia, and the Middle East converged. Merchants, diplomats, and travelers passed through its streets, and along with goods, ideas, religions, and cultures of different peoples spread here.

The Koel Toer lake is blocked in the Koel Toer gorge part of the Kegeti valley at the altitude of 2720. Certainly formed by a landslide, the lake is 500 meter wide. From end of the road, it takes about 2 hours walking, 6 km.

Elyn-Am is an oasis in the heart of the Gobi, a place where a fairy tale comes to life among the arid expanses of the desert. This is a unique natural complex that combines the beauty of landscapes and the richness of flora and fauna.

Here, among the mountains and valleys, emerald oases and majestic rocks lie, creating impressive landscapes and attracting tourists from all over the world. Elyn-Am is famous for its thermal springs that promote health and well-being, as well as picturesque canyons and lakes surrounded by green hills and lush vegetation.

The Gobi is one of the most amazing and mysterious places on earth. Situated on the border of Mongolia and China, this vast desert stretches for thousands of kilometers, encompassing incredibly diverse landscapes and amazing natural wonders.

The Gobi attracts travelers with its unique landscapes: from lifeless sand dunes to rocky mountain ranges, from endless steppes to green oases. Here you can see the remains of ancient dinosaurs, feel the silence and solitude while watching the endless expanse of the desert.

Uvsu Nur is a picturesque lake located in Western Mongolia, about 150 kilometers northeast of the capital Ulaanbaatar. It is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country and covers an area of about 16 square kilometers.

The lake is surrounded by picturesque mountains covered with meadows and forests, creating stunning scenery and a wonderful atmosphere for rest and relaxation. The water in the lake is clean and clear, making it an ideal place for fishing and swimming in the warm season.