Merzbacher Lake - a place where there is no life
Life could never have been born in Merzbacher Lake: every summer it disappears, and in spring it reappears. Scientists are still puzzling over the riddles of this lake.
Scientists still puzzle over the phenomenon of Merzbacher ...
A short excursion into the history of the capital of Kyrgyzstan - Bishkek and several theories about where the name of the city came from.
A super short history of Bishkek
The plan for the project location of Pishpek with European-type buildings was approved on August 31, 187 ...
Harmony with nature in national parks and reserves of Kyrgyzstan
Check out the most unique national parks and reserves in Kyrgyzstan that are worth visiting this summer.
There is almost no place on the Earth the nature of which was not affected by a man. The incorrigible change ...
All you need to know about Sary-Chelek Lake
What kind of lake is Sary-Chelek, why it is so known, how to get there and where to stay - read about it all in our article.
If Issyk Kul Lake proudly bears the nickname "Pearl of Kyrgyzstan", then we can call Sary-Chelek “the treas ...
Nomads in Kyrgyzstan from ancient times settled in yurts. Portable dwellings, which could be assembled and disassembled, suited their lifestyle just perfectly. Yurts also had a sacred meaning for nomads. The decoration of yurts is a clear example of the folk-applied art of nomads ...
We’ll tell you about how can vegans survive in Kyrgyzstan, where can they eat and what provocations it is better not to give in to.
Before you go to Kyrgyzstan, you have probably searched the entire Internet, looking for information about this small, but full of contrasts and ...
In this article, you will learn about what to do in Bishkek if you are a fan of an active type of recreation. Paragliding, fly-jumping, karting, and even shooting - it’s all here.
We will not tire of repeating that Bishkek is a city of contrasts. And if we talk about rest in thi ...
The most interesting restaurants, cafes, and bars in Bishkek where you certainly should go. Let’s go!
Every self-respecting traveler is well aware that food is a very important part of any trip, regardless of the country you are visiting or planning to visit.
There are people, ...
If you are interested to see and enjoy the atmosphere of one of the most visited and contrasting places in Bishkek, then most likely you need to visit the Osh Bazaar. A contingent consisting of people living not only in the center but also on the outskirts of the city, that is, i ...
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; ...
Kyrgyz Customs and Traditions
Kyrgyzstan culture takes its underlying foundations in the distant past. Turkic tribes that relocated in the early Middle Ages from the domain of the Altay and East Turkestan by a great extent affected the formation of Kyrgyzstan. Before the twentie ...
The level, busy, agrarian land encompassing Talas and Bishkek in the north is a preview of Kazakhstan's never-ending steppe. However, you do not need to go far to get away from the city and into the mountains.
Bishkek
Blossoming and laid-back, Bishkek has held a provincial vibe ...
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries that not many hear about on a daily basis, and most of us know about it from history books or from Kyrgyz friends, and this my friend, is a true pity. This country had lot to offer and visiting it is a pure haven, so you will have surely more ...
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 ...
You may not be aware of this as you plan your trip to Kyrgyzstan, but there is a unique people group that resides within the country that can really only be found in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. They are a group of Chinese Muslims called the Dungan people. The total po ...
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 ...
Did you know that Kyrgyzstan is the farthest country from any sea or ocean in the world? That’s right! However, do not let your mind paint a bleak picture of this Central Asian country because of its lack of ocean beaches. Children in Kyrgyzstan do not sit around staring at beach ...
The East is famous for their hospitality and treatment of guests, but what does this look like from country to country? In Kyrgyzstan, people that excel at hospitality are the nomads that live scattered about in the Tien Shan and Pamir-Alai Mountains that blanket the country. Tra ...
There is a lot that tourism in Kyrgyzstan can offer: outdoor activities like trekking, horseback riding, paragliding, culture, history, beautiful destinations and relaxation to name a few. One of the most popular sites that contains almost all of these in one place is the largest ...
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 ...
Since the tourism industry in Kyrgyzstan is in its youth, there are not souvenir shops everywhere you look. This is both bad and good. A booming tourism industry in Kyrgyzstan would be great in that it would mean travelers could find all kinds of souvenir and gift shops wherever ...
While Bishkek is the main hub for travelers, businessmen, and expats in Kyrgyzstan, the mountains in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan just skirt around the edge of the city, so if you want to get into the heart of Kyrgyzstan’s gorgeous mountains, a trip out of the city is definitely in order. ...
A lot of people ask me when the best time to travel in Kyrgyzstan is. That’s a tough question to answer. Every season has its advantages for travelers. Extreme sports tend to draw people to Kyrgyzstan either in summer or winter even though extreme sports are available during ever ...
What sets Kyrgyzstan apart from other countries is its incredible, jaw-dropping beauty combined with its modern nomadic culture. Nowhere else in the world will you be able to experience the same pristine, celestial mountain landscapes combined with an old nomadic way of life tha ...
“If you have only 1 day of life of this earth, spend half of it in a saddle.” – Kyrgyz proverbWhat does it mean to be a Kyrgyz nomad? Of course formal definitions will talk about the seasonal movements, living off the land, and sleeping in yurts, and yes, those are all integral ...
Are you planning a trip along the Great Silk Road? Traveling through countries like China, India, Iran and the Central Asian countries is exhilarating to be sure, but when you’re figuring out logistics, can be a bit tricky. Where do I start? Where can I get all my visas? What ...
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 ...
Endless mountain ranges, remote villages and alpine lakes, rugged passes, wandering nomads, and herds of roaming horses are all trademarks of Kyrgyzstan, a country sandwiched between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan just west of China. Of all the Central Asian countries, Kyrgyzstan’s n ...
Where in the world is Kyrgyzstan? This happens to be a normal response when people are confronted with the country of Kyrgyzstan in conversation. To answer that question, Kyrgyzstan resides in Central Asia as a peaceful, beautiful oasis just west of China and south of Kazakhsta ...
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 ...
As you look at the mountain pastures in Kyrgyzstan, you’ll notice lots of sheep, goats, cows, horses, and even some yaks. Since much of the country is engaged in breeding livestock, meat is a substantive part of traditional and modern Kyrgyz cuisine. Mutton, horse meat, and bee ...
I don’t know about you, but when I travel, some of my best stories don’t necessarily revolve around places I visited or things I bought. My most memorable experiences usually revolve around people I’ve met during my travels. Even the coolest place on earth can become a bad mem ...
Summertime in Kyrgyzstan comes with a lot of perks. Some of the things on the top of my list are the fresh melons, the juicy, red tomatoes, and all the syrupy jams available on the side of the road! There’s more to summertime in Kyrgyzstan than great food though. Kyrgyzstan ...
Every nation in the world has its own myths, ghost stories, and abnormal places. Often, these are just inventive stories that “stretch the truth” and are told over a campfire in the dark of night. In Kyrgyzstan, some of these stories include legends of the Zhez-Kempire, the anci ...
Osh is the second largest city in Kyrgyzstan and one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. Kyrgyz people have taken to calling it “the southern capital of Kyrgyzstan” because the country is split in the middle by a large mountain range and Osh dominates the south as the largest ...
HorsesIn the rural areas of Kyrgyzstan, horses are a perfect means of transport in the mountains and a great source of milk which locals use to make the national drink, kymyz. People that live in rural areas have a special love of horses, know how to care for them, and have lear ...
After you arrive at the airport, step off the train, and park your car after your journey to Bishkek, there will be several things you probably won’t be familiar with about getting around the city. Here are a few tips we hope will be helpful to you to make your travels more hass ...
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 ...
In our environmentally conscious world, ecotourism has become the new way to travel. A definition of ecotourism is basically tourism that leaves little to no footprint on the destination or culture one visits. People want to preserve different habitats and cultures and leave i ...
People traveling to Kyrgyzstan usually come to check out its rugged scenery, but don’t discount taking a walking tour of Bishkek while visiting the Kyrgyz Republic.Bishkek is the largest city in Kyrgyzstan with roughly 900,000 residents out of Kyrgyzstan’s total population of 5.5 ...
For travelers that are students of the past, Kyrgyzstan is a spectacular destination to delve into Central Asian history. There are numerous opportunities to take an educational holiday along the ancient Silk Road. You can visit the sites of ancient petroglyphs, walk where cara ...
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 ...
Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan and the country’s largest city, housing nearly a million people. It’s located in northern Kyrgyzstan, just an hour’s drive from the Kazakh border. Kyrgyzstan’s capital is laid out in a grid-like pattern on level ground, but is bordered by sn ...
Traditional Kyrgyzstan cuisine is based on the country’s ancient nomadic traditions. Kyrgyz people roamed the steppes and mountains of Central Asia for centuries and nowadays are settled mainly in the mountains of the Tien Shan. Due to the grueling amount of work it takes to he ...
Of all the undiscovered gems in the world, Kyrgyzstan is one of the most brilliant. Hidden away in the heights of Central Asia’s Tien Shan “Celestial” Mountains, Kyrgyzstan transports travelers to a different world full of adventure, history, and supreme beauty. Covered in laye ...
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 ...
While Kyrgyzstan is known for its beautiful, overflowing mountains, travelers shouldn’t forget the gems resting within them: the alpine lakes of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan contains over 1,900 alpine lakes, some gargantuan and some so small you won’t find them labeled on a map. Each ...
Kyrgyzstan is a small Central Asian country with a huge personality. It sits quietly next to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, but holds the world’s second largest alpine lake, thousands of wandering nomads, the endangered snow leopard, and is nicknamed “the Alps of C ...
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