Issyk-Kul Region Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Kul region is located in the north-east of the country. It borders with Kazakhstan on northeast, with China on southeast, with Naryn region on southwest and with Chuy region on the northwest.
Within the borders of the Chui region there is the famous Issyk-Kul lake (one of the largest mountain lakes in the world), which does not freeze even in the most severe winters. On both sides the lake is surrounded by mountain ranges: Terskey Ala-Too on the south side and Kungey Ala-Too on the north. The ridge Terskey Ala-Too is popular among tourists and is famous for its trekking routes.
Interesting places to visit: the center of Issyk-Kul region - the city of Cholpon-Ata which is a popular holiday destination with high rate hotels and restaurants; Grigoriev Gorge, Karakol city, base camp at Pobeda Peak 7439m and Khan Tengri Peak 7010m, Altyn-Arashan Hot Springs, Lake Ala- Kol, Jeti-Oguz gorge, Tamga village, Barskoon gorge, Skazka (Fairy Tale) canyon, Bokonbaevo village.
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Activities
Terrain features
- Canyons
- Rivers
- Waterfalls
- Mountains
- Snow peaks
- Glaciers
- Alpine meadows
- Lakes
- Endemic plants
- Forest
- Panoramic view
- Nature reserve
Wildlife
- Mountain goats
- Marmots
- Birds
- Predator birds
- Rodents
- Yaks
- Flamingo
- Hares
- Swans
- Snakes
- Boars
- Brown bears
- Wolves
- Foxes
