Photogenic locations in Kyrgyzstan

The park spans 200 square kilometers in the Tian Shan mountains featuring glaciers, waterfalls and alpine vegetation.

Located at 3016 meters above sea level, this alpine lake sits among mountain meadows where nomads set up yurts and graze livestock in summer.

This 11th century minaret was part of a medieval city and now functions as a museum and observation point.

This stone shelter from the 15th century served as a resting place for merchants and their caravans traveling along the Silk Road.

The five-peaked limestone rock contains two mosques and 17 prayer rooms in caves with Islamic and pre-Islamic petroglyphs.

This saline lake sits at 1600 meters elevation in the Tian Shan mountains and extends 180 kilometers from east to west.

Founded in 1938, this 150-hectare garden contains over 2000 plant species from different climate zones around the world.

A series of seven red sandstone cliffs in the Tian Shan mountains. The formation rises 400 meters above the valley.

These natural forests cover 11000 hectares and contain centuries-old walnut trees, waterfalls and marked hiking paths through the mountain slopes.

Red and orange cliffs form natural towers and pillars in this geological formation. Wind and rain shaped these sandstone structures over millions of years.

This wooden religious building was constructed in 1910 by Chinese Dungan craftsmen using traditional building techniques without metal nails.

Natural valley with mineral hot springs at 2500 meters elevation. The mountain peaks in the area reach 4000 meters above sea level.

This mountain range extends 375 kilometers and reaches elevations of 5216 meters. The peaks are covered with glaciers.

This alpine glacial lake sits at 3500 meters elevation between steep mountain slopes and displays intense blue coloration.

The 11th century Islamic tomb features geometric decorations and Arabic calligraphy on its interior walls and dome structure.

This water reservoir supplies the region and provides views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors can observe sunsets from its shores.

Thermal bath facility at the mountain base with hot mineral springs, a pine tree park and distinctive red sandstone cliffs in the surroundings.

The alpine ice stream sits at 4000 meters elevation and extends for 2 kilometers. Hikers reach it through marked mountain paths.

Historical building on a hill displaying exhibits about the life of the 19th century Kyrgyz ruler with views over the urban landscape.

The protected area covers 23,868 hectares and contains seven mountain lakes, forests and more than 1,000 plant species.

The waterfall drops 24 meters over multiple stone steps. The water flows from the snow-covered mountains of the region.

Historical burial ground with memorial stones for victims of political persecution in the 1930s. The monument displays names and stories of the deceased.

Bronze Age rock carvings display hunting scenes, animals and ritual symbols on granite stones at the base of Tian Shan mountains.

Alpine lake at 1873 meters elevation in the Tian Shan mountains with clear water reaching a depth of 234 meters.

The artificial lake covers 284 square kilometers and generates hydroelectric power while supporting regional irrigation since its completion in 1975.

Prehistoric rock carvings from the Bronze Age located at 3000 meters altitude. The stones display representations of humans, animals and hunting scenes.

The mountain pass at 3615 meters connects the northern Alay Valley with the southern Fergana Valley through a winding mountain road.

The alpine water body sits at 3500 meters elevation, surrounded by limestone cliffs. A narrow track through the gorge leads to the water.

The mountain lake sits at 3530 meters elevation between the At-Bashy and Torugart ranges. The water freezes from October through April.

This rural settlement stands within red rock formations. The houses are built from clay and residents maintain traditional crafts.

This mountain range extends 200 kilometers from east to west, reaching altitudes of 5000 meters with glaciers and alpine lakes.