Kyrgyzstan Tourist Attractions

Kyrgyzstan is probably one of the Soviet Satellite Republics prior to the Soviet Union collapsed. Kyrgyzstan is probably one of the most progressive nations in central Asia.Kyrgyzstan is situated in Central Asia , its neighbouring countries are Kazakhstan to the north, Uzbekistan to the west, Tadjikistan to the south and China to its East and South-East. Kyrgyzstani cuisine is mostly meat based. There are several notable holidaymaker destinations in Kyrgyzstan. A large number of these are Lake Issyk Kul, Lake Song Kul, Tash Rabat, Burana Tower and Ala Archa National Park. Lake Issyk Kul is one of the magnificent lakes in the region. Tash Rabat, Burana Tower and Ala Archa National Park is close to the capital and is incredibly accessible to tourists.

Bishkek, the capital of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, with a population of about 1 million, is situated in the north part of the country (Chui-Region). Especially the centre is heavily influenced by the Soviets, and you can enjoy quite a number of typical soviet-style architecture (Philharmonia – concert hall, government building, Historic Museum, Monument for the Great War of the Native Country) but also modern monuments pointing out the traditional Kyrgyz culture (Monument of Manas, Monument of Independence, as well as many statues of Akyns, Manas’chi and local governors of different periods). To the North are the Kungei (“Sunny”) Ala-Too mountains and are criss-crossed by trekking routes including ones that connect the lake with Almaty – while to the South lie the Teskei (“Shady”) Ala- Too mountains.  These mountain ranges protect the Issyk Kul hollow from winds bringing either extreme cold – or extremly hot – winds.

Issyk Kul is Kyrgyzstan 's largest Lake and at about 180 km long by 70 km wide and 668 meters deep at the deepest point, (the average depth is about 300 meters ), it is the world's second largest mountain lake – and the fifth deepest lake in the world.

National tourist promotions state Kyrgyzstan as meaning "40 towns", but locals recommend it to be not so. The stunning beauty of Kyrgyzstan appeals to the traveller who mostly loves the outdoors. Song-kul's simplistic life amongst the grandiose of its pristine pastures and Lake Izzyk-kul's versatility for sailing, surfing, boating, scuba diving and fishing are the main attractions of Kyrgyzstan. Izzyk translates to "hot" because it is the lake that never freezes even in winter seasons. Hiking is just superb in the hills around this lake. The best part about Kyrgyzstan, there is no traffic.