Places to visit in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a country located in Central Asia, bordered to the south by Kazakhstan, to the southeast by China, and to the west by Uzbekistan. It also shares a southern border with Tajikistan.
The climate in Kyrgyzstan is predominantly sharply continental. The country is characterized by mountainous landscapes, with mountains occupying approximately 80-85% of its territory, with an average height of around 3,500 meters. Kyrgyzstan experiences about 250 sunny days per year, with average summer temperatures exceeding 30-35°C, while winter temperatures drop below 0°C. This type of climate and its geographical location attract tourists from various countries, especially those who prefer outdoor activities.
This overview article presents places to visit that may be of interest to tourists planning to visit the country. The map below shows the locations of interesting and popular places to visit in Kyrgyzstan, along with links to corresponding articles on our website.
Places to Visit
Thanks to its unique mountainous landscape, climate, and geographical location, Kyrgyzstan has numerous picturesque and interesting places that attract tourists from different countries. Below is information about canyons, waterfalls, and lakes that tourists like to visit.
- The most popular gorges in Kyrgyzstan
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Ala-Archa gorge - Nearest city: Bishkek -
Jeti-Oguz gorge - Nearest city: Karakol -
Turgen-Aksu gorge - Nearest city: Karakol -
Sary-Jaz gorge - Nearest city: Karakol -
Kegety gorge - Nearest town: Tokmok -
Juuku gorge - Nearest city: Karakol -
Shamsi gorge - Nearest city: Bishkek -
Grigorievsky gorge - Nearest city: Cholpon-Ata
Waterfalls
Kyrgyzstan is a mountainous country located in the heart of the Tien Shan, therefore it is rich in places with waterfalls.
- The most famous waterfalls in Kyrgyzstan
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Ak-Sai Waterfall - Altitude: 20 meters, Altitude: 2860 meters -
Waterfall "Maiden Braids" - Altitude: 25 meters, Altitude: 2460 meters -
Kegety waterfall - Height: 50 meters, Altitude: 1880 meters -
Alamedin Waterfall - Height: 10 meters, Altitude: 2123 meters -
Barskoon gorge and its watterfalls.
Lakes
- The most famous lakes in Kyrgyzstan
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Issyk-Kul - Surface area: 6236 km², Coastal length: 450 km, Altitude: 1603 meters -
Kara-Suu - Surface area: 4.2 km², Coastal length: 16.5 km, Height: 2006 meters -
Son-Kul - Surface area: 278 km², Coastal length: 82km, Altitude: 3016 meters -
Sary-Chelek - Surface area: 4.92 km², Coastal length: 18km, Height: 1940 m. meters
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