Posts of our blog by tag "Tien Shan mountains"

October 2, 2017

Best time to visit Kyrgyzstan

Best time to visit Kyrgyzstan relies upon what is on your itinerary and which regions of the nation you will be touring. Making speculations regarding the weather in this locale is hard. The most suitable time to visit northern Kyrgyzstan, for example, is from June to September; ...
February 24, 2017

Paragliding in Central Asia

The question that runs in many tourists’ minds is, “What is paragliding.” Paragliding is the same as hang gliding, where the pilot is suspended from a framework that is similar to a canopy and the direction of flight is controlled by the pilot without a motor. The “wing” involved ...
May 30, 2016

Kyrgyzstan tourism great events opened the summer season on Issyk-Kul lake!

Fairy Issyk-Kul lake framed by snow-capped peaks of Tien Shan - one of the biggest and most amazing mountain lakes in the world. On the shore of this brilliant lake in Cholpon-Ata city on May 7 2016 were held Tourist Festival "Salam Issyk-Kul 2016" and the International Tourism F ...
November 16, 2015

Urumqi, China: Visiting One of China’s Most Eclectic Cities

Urumqi, China may not be as well known as say, Beijing, but it is actually a likely place that you will wander through if you are doing some traveling between China and various Silk Road countries, like Kyrgyzstan.  Urumqi is actually one of the places to visit in China if you wa ...
April 29, 2015

3 Hands-On Educational Vacations in Kyrgyzstan

Unfortunately, classrooms trained us young that learning was not always fun. This is not surprising when you are sitting in a small room stuffed with 30 other kids and a monotonous teacher that would obviously rather be out golfing. However, learning how to do exciting things and ...
March 18, 2015

The 3 Highest Mountains in Kyrgyzstan for You to Climb

There are lots of mountains that draw climbers to Kyrgyzstan like Korona Peak (4,860 m) that sits atop Ak Sai Glacier, Oguz Bashi Peak (5,170 m) that resembles a pair of bull horns, and Manas Peak (4,488 m) named after Kyrgyzstan’s legendary hero that contains several challenging ...
March 2, 2015

Mongolia vs. Kyrgyzstan: Similarities & Differences

Mongolia is famous for being the country that really put the spotlight on nomads in Asia’s tourism industry. A lot of people do not realize it, but nomadic culture in Mongolia and Kyrgyzstan is quite similar. If you are trying to find information about travel to Kyrgyzstan relate ...
January 23, 2015

Marco Polo Sheep Photo Hunts in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s wild mountainous terrain supports some exceptionally unique wildlife that you can only find in the high mountain peaks of Central Asia’s ranges. This includes the snow leopard, the Siberian Ibex, the Tien Shan Brown Bear, and many more. The harsh, captivating mountai ...
October 29, 2014

3 of the Best Places in Central Asia for Freeride Ski Tours

Freeride skiers looking for a fresh, new experience should check out the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan.  Don’t know much about Kyrgyzstan?  Kyrgyzstan is a small, peaceful Central Asian country located west of China and south of Kazakhstan that is over 90% mountains!  It’s th ...
October 21, 2014

6 Popular Destinations in the Tien Shan Mountains of Kyrgyzstan

The Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan is home to one of the world’s most spectacular mountain systems, the Tien Shan Mountains.  The Tian Shan Mountains are known as “celestial mountains.”  Their peaks roll on endlessly through the entire country topped with snow and their moun ...
October 19, 2014

The Best Tourist Spots to Visit While Travelling in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan is a little Central Asian country packed with personality and tourism potential.  Located west of China and south of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan holds one of the world’s most spectacular mountain ranges, the Tien Shan Mountains.  Travelers looking for a completely new exper ...
October 17, 2014

Natural Resources of Kyrgyzstan That Will Surprise You

Kyrgyzstan is a small Central Asian country (roughly 200,000 km²) packed with natural beauty and abundant in natural resources.  Located west of China and south of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan holds exquisite mountain ranges and hundreds and hundreds of rivers and alpine lakes.  Pictur ...
October 9, 2014

What Does Kyrgyzstan Have to Offer in the Spring?

When winter finally comes to a close in Kyrgyzstan and spring starts breathing life back into the land, the whole tone of the country changes.  People start coming out of the woodwork, shedding their coats and making their way into the mountains to enjoy the blooming flowers and ...
October 7, 2014

8 Spectacular Waterfalls Scattered Throughout Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan’s landscape holds a lot of awesome natural features: canyons, alpine lakes, gorges, caves, mountains, meadows, valleys, etc.  One feature in particular makes for great hiking, cycling, and horseback riding destinations: the waterfalls of Kyrgyzstan.  Sine Kyrgyzstan is ...
October 3, 2014

Lake Issyk Kul: The Most Popular Alpine Lake in Kyrgyzstan

Imagine you just landed at Manas Airport in Kyrgyzstan.  You get off the plane, collect your baggage, make it through customs, use one of your bags as a shield to fight your way through the swarms of taxi drivers offering overpriced rides into Bishkek, make it outside victorious, ...
October 1, 2014

Kyrgyzstan: Home of the World’s Most Spectacular Mountains

There are tons and tons of mountains in the world, but I think what makes mountains spectacular or not is whether or not the people that live amongst them still enjoy them.   Speaking as someone who lives in Kyrgyzstan, I can honestly say that the mountains have never lost their ...
September 14, 2014

The Change of the Seasons: Autumn in Kyrgyzstan

Autumn in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan is extraordinarily beautiful. The mountains are painted different shades of yellow and red and blue skies highlight the country’s natural beauty. Unlike autumn in Europe, which is often rainy and gloomy, autumn in Kyrgyzstan is usually sunny ...
August 29, 2014

What to Expect on Your Bike Tours Across Kyrgyzstan

Cyclists searching for on oasis to explore on vacation will find just that in Kyrgyzstan.Kyrgyzstan is bordered by Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and China, but sits as a peaceful breath of fresh air in the midst of Central Asia.  Most of the country’s population is concentr ...
August 25, 2014

Your Ski Options in Kyrgyzstan: From Heliski to Cross Country Tours

Kyrgyzstan is a Central Asian country that has earned its nickname “the Alps of Central Asia” from the vast, mountainous terrain that covers 90% of the country. Two famous mountain ranges run through it, the Tien Shan and Pamir Mountains, making it a skier’s paradise.  Snowcapped ...
August 23, 2014

5 Trekking Tours in the Most Beautiful Country in Central Asia

There are many beautiful places in the world to trek through, but Kyrgyzstan has a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that is drawing trekkers into Central Asia from all over the world.  It’s a country set in the clouds.  Saturated with high elevation mountains and alpine lakes in the hear ...
August 21, 2014

Why Paragliding in Kyrgyzstan Should be on Your Bucket List

Not many people know it, but Kyrgyzstan, a small country tucked away in Central Asia, is a goldmine of potential for outdoor enthusiasts and extreme sport lovers.  It’s bordered by China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and is saturated with natural beauty and wilderness e ...
August 13, 2014

2 of the Best Places to Heli-Ski in Central Asia

Looking for a vacation with an adrenaline rush?  Heliskiing is a great way for ski lovers to break free of their normal restraints and go skiing outside the box.  Jumping out of a helicopter onto the top of a towering peak the urges you down a fresh, untouched slope gives the wor ...
August 1, 2014

The Perfect Mountain Climbing Destination for Your Next Vacation

People have always wanted to conquer nature.  Some take to the sky, others traverse oceans, and others summit its highest peaks.  For those adventurers that tackle the ground beneath their feet, Kyrgyzstan is a veritable playground.  Kyrgyzstan is 90% mountainous, with 85% of the ...
July 30, 2014

A Map of Kyrgyzstan: Dive in & Explore!

“Where the heck is Kyrgyzstan?  I didn’t even know that was a country!”  This is a common reaction for most people when confronted with the country of Kyrgyzstan.  To find Kyrgyzstan on a world map, just look for China and Kazakhstan (south of Russia).  You’ll see Kyrgyzstan tuck ...
July 20, 2014

Weather in Kyrgyzstan: What’s the Climate Like & How Do I Pack?

Kyrgyzstan is so packed with mountains that it seems the country can barely contain them.  The Tien Shan “Heavenly” Mountains cascade and crest over the majority of the landscape; ninety percent of Kyrgyzstan is mountainous, 85% sits at over 1,000 meters and 40% at over 3,000 met ...
July 18, 2014

Trekking in Kyrgyzstan: Visit the World’s Best Trekking Destination

One of the world’s most spectacular trekking destinations is largely unknown by international travelers. Perched above the rest of Central Asia are the towering, exotic mountains of Kyrgyzstan blanketed in green, topped with snow, and decorated with crystalline alpine lakes and p ...