Talas Region

The Talas Region extends across 13,406 square kilometers of terrain between the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range and Talas Ala-Too mountains, with the Talas river flowing through its center.

The Battle of Talas in 751 CE marked a turning point when Abbasid and Tibetan forces defeated the Tang dynasty, leading to Islamic influence spreading throughout Central Asia.

The Manas Ordo complex preserves the legacy of the Kyrgyz hero Manas through artifacts, exhibitions, and a mausoleum dedicated to his wife Kanikey from 1334.

The primary route from Bishkek requires crossing two mountain passes above 3,000 meters, making winter travel challenging for visitors and residents of the region.

The region maintains traditional nomadic practices in its highland areas, where herders move their livestock between seasonal pastures following ancient patterns.

Location: Kyrgyzstan

Inception: June 22, 1944

Capital city: Talas

Shares border with: Jalal-Abad Region, Chuy Region, Tashkent Region, Jambyl Region, Turkistan Region

GPS coordinates: 42.50000,72.50000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:00