Kyrgyzstan, Landlocked country in Central Asia.
Description
Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked republic in Central Asia bordered by China, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The territory stretches across high mountain ranges with deep valleys, glaciers, and alpine meadows, with large areas lying above 10,000 feet (3,000 meters).
History
The region formed part of the Silk Road for centuries, connecting caravans between East and West. Modern Kyrgyzstan became independent in 1991 and developed into a parliamentary system.
Culture
The Kyrgyz people preserve nomadic customs through eagle hunting contests, mounted games, and the use of portable felt structures known as yurts, which serve as symbols of cultural identity.
Practical
Bishkek serves as the main transport hub with Manas airport and road connections to neighboring countries. Entry requires a visa for most nationalities, often available on arrival.
Did you know?
Lake Issyk-Kul at 5,200 feet (1,600 meters) altitude does not freeze despite its location, attributed to geothermal activity and salt content. Local tales speak of sunken Silk Road settlements beneath its surface.
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This collection brings together around 30 travel destinations that sit outside the usual tourist routes. You will find cities, natural regions, and historical sites where tourism still operates on a human scale. What these places share: you can travel here without encountering the overcrowding that...
Kyrgyzstan offers photographers mountains, lakes and historic structures. The landscape ranges from the peaks of the Terskey Alatau Mountains to the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, one of the largest alpine lakes in the world. In Ala Archa National Park, hiking trails lead through narrow valleys to...
Tarim Basin
253.5 km
Khan Tengri
458.5 km
Lenin Peak
287 km
Jengish Chokusu
452.4 km
Burana Tower
144.5 km
Tash Rabat
89.8 km
Suyab
150.5 km
Sulaiman-Too
196.1 km
Ala-Archa National Park
117.3 km
Dordoy Bazaar
158.8 km
Bishkek Central Mosque
153.3 km
Pamir-Alay
402.6 km
Western Tian Shan
110.9 km
Kyrgyz Opera and Ballet Theatre
152.7 km
Kempir-Abad reservoir
158.1 km
Saimaluu-Tash
84.5 km
Vladimir Putin Peak
116.9 km
Toktogul Reservoir
157.4 km
Karakeche
22.6 kmKirov Reservoir
286.2 km
Sary-Chelek Nature Reserve
231.5 km
Kyrgyz State Historical Museum
152.7 km
White House
152.7 km
Ala Archa State Residence
143.3 km
Orto-Tokoy Reservoir
135.2 km
Engil'chek Glacier
429.1 kmShakh Fazil
255.8 km
National Museum of Fine Arts Gapar Aitiev
152.8 km
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