Boom Gorge, Natural canyon in Chüy Region, Kyrgyzstan.
The gorge extends for 20 kilometers through the Tian Shan mountains, with the Chu River flowing northward between steep rock formations and cliffs.
Russian explorer Pyotr Semyonov documented the first exploration of the gorge in 1850, spending twenty-one days to traverse twenty-two kilometers of terrain.
The name Boom originates from local terminology meaning 'evil spirit', reflecting the challenges travelers faced when passing through this mountain corridor.
The A365 highway and railway line from Bishkek to Balykchy run through the gorge, connecting the Chüy Region with the Issyk-Kul Region.
German prisoners of war constructed the initial railway track through the gorge, with the first train service beginning operations in 1948.
GPS coordinates: 42.58333,75.80000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:12
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