KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan attracts thousands of tourists by the natural beauty of mountains, rivers, waterfalls, relict forests, rich fauna and Lake Issyk-Kul |
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BishkekBishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The main places of interest are concentrated in the center of the city: museums, galleries, shops, parks, squares, restaurants and cafes |
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OshThe exact date of Osh city foundation is not known. Legends associate it with the name of Alexander the Great and even the Prophet Solomon |
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UzgenThe city of Uzgen was found in II-I cent BC. The main sights: the 44 m height minaret, mosque and madrassa (early XII cent), the mausoleum of the Karahanid dynasty |
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ArslanbobArslanbob is a national nature reserve. The uniqueness of the reserve is that on a vast territory (over 600 000 hectares) just nut’s and fruit trees grow |
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Burana TowerThe Burana Tower - a minaret made of burned brick. It is one of the earliest and most prominent architectural constructions in Central Asia |
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Hunting with eaglesThe Kyrghyz hunt with trained Golden Eagles more than 3000 years. Tourists can often witness this exciting, unique performance |
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Issyk KulIssyk Kul means «hot lake» in Kyrgyz language. There are a great number of legends about submerged cities and treasures on the bottom of this largest in Kyrgyzstan lake |
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Issyk Kul, resortNever freezing, mineralized lake attracts tourists to Issyk-Kul resorts all the year round. The ring of mountains protects the area from hot air of deserts and cold air of the north |
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Khan Tengri mountainPyramidal peak of Khan-Tengri mountain, height - 7 010 metres, first conquered in 1931, still remains a place of pilgrimage for mountaineers |
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KumisKumis is one of the most ancient beverages in the world, an invention of nomadic civilization. It is made of mare’s milk and very good for one’s health |
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Kyrgyz CarpetKyrgyz carpet is different from other Central Asian carpets. It is made of sheep's wool and then decorated with bright embroidery, using traditional folk elements |
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Kyrgyz Kochu FestivalKyrgyz Kochu Festival is a show of traditional nomad moving from mountain pastures to plains for winter. All guests are involved in this performance |
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Kyrgyz yurtaWooden frame and felt coating of Kyrgyz yurta is easily disassembled and easily transported on horses or camels at a new location |
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Kyrgyzstan, bikingBiking in Kyrgyzstan is a great opportunity to have fun and see a lot of interesting. All trip usually lasts 10-15 days. Small groups, skilled guides |
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Kyrgyzstan, fishingKyrgyzstan is a proper place for exciting fishing – it is rich in high-mountain clean rivers and pristine lakes, full of fish. The biggest trout can be found in lake Issyk-Kul |
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Kyrgyzstan, mountaineeringEvery year thousands of mountaineering admirers come to Kyrgyzstan to conquer the world-famous 7,000m-odd summits of Pamir - Pobeda Peak, Lenin Peak and Khan Tengri |
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Kyrgyzstan, paraplanParaplan is recently very popular kind of sport in Kyrgyzstan - a great source of adrenaline for tourists. It can be practiced here all the year round |
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Kyrgyzstan, raftingIf you want to get a good dose of adrenalin and have wonderful adventure, come to Kyrgyzstan, rich in turbulent mountain rivers for rafting |
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Sary-ChelekSary-Chelek Natural Reserve is the land of magic beauty: high mountain ranges, snow peaks, blooming valleys, forests, turbulent rivers, blue lakes and high-grass meadows |
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South Ingelchek glacierSouth Ingelchek glacier is the largest in the Tien Shan. Tracking on the glacier always occurs in small groups with a skilled guide |
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Sulayman MountainAt Sulayman Mountain tourists can see the ancient mosques, mausoleums, medieval bath, and two unique caves |
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Suyab (Ak-Beshim)Suyab (Ak-Beshim) was an important point on the Great Silk Road. Thanks to the excavation, one can see the ruins of ancient fortress (X-XII cent), numerous burial mounds |
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Tash RabatTash Rabat is the unique archaeological monument of X century AD. It seems to belong to «One Thousand and One Nights» fairy tales |