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Cities in Issyk Kul and the Tian Shan


Cities in Issyk Kul and the Tian Shan

  • Balykchy — the gateway to Issyk Kul, Balykchy is a former fishing town with a train service from Bishkek through a beautiful pass
  • Cholpon-Ata — an upscale summer resort surrounded by mountains
  • Kadji Sai — a small lakeside picturesque town where you can have a radioactive bath (literally!)
  • Karakol — one of the gems of Issyk Kul, this was originally a Slavic settlement with a wealth of outdoor sports available
  • Kochkor — a small village with a park containing various Soviet structures, and a local animal bazaar, as well as an entry of point for Song Kul
  • Naryn — city bisected by Narin River, flowing through a beautiful gorge
  • Tamchy — mainly a beach resort, overnight yurt stays and horseback riding trips can be arranged here, too
  • Tamga — town with a red sand beach; named after the nearby petroglyphs

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