The capital, Bishkek
Bishkek, the vital northern capital of the Kyrgyz Republic, is located on the border with Kazakhstan. The city still retains the former Soviet Asian features, as it contains many green spaces, parks, and gardens next to buildings and monuments dating back to the Soviet era. The city also includes many Soviet monuments and cultural institutions, including the National Historical Museum and Ala-Too Square, where a daily changing of the Kyrgyz flag guards takes place.
Milestones
Alto Square
Ala-Too Square is one of the country’s main attractions and a favorite place for all city residents. The entire complex was completed in the 1970s. This spacious area is a place for celebrations, festivals and gatherings. All monuments were erected in memory of the heroes of the Kyrgyz people (Manas Magnanimos, the great writer Chingiz Aitmatov, Kurmanjan Datka)
Adorning the square is a 100-metre flagpole resplendent in the heart of the square. In addition to the presence of the Government House, the White House, the State Historical Museum, the Central Park, the Peoples’ Friendship Monument, the Open Air Sculpture Museum, and many other cultural and entertainment facilities in the vicinity of the square.
National Historical Museum
It is one of the cultural tourist places in Bishkek. It was established in 1927 AD
It is considered one of the important tourist places because it includes a unique collection of remnants of the Soviet era, various types of carpets and textiles, some tombstones, murals, and antiquities found in Kyrgyz lands from ancient times.
Victory Square
Although World War II did not reach Kyrgyzstan, the Soviet government built a square, a memorial, and a flame that does not go out in summer and winter to commemorate the victory in the war. It is in the form of a Kyrgyz tent that protects the northern region of the country.
Popular market Osh Bazaar
It is one of the most important landmarks of the city and the most tourist attractions in Bishkek
You can get the folk costume of the Kyrgyz Republic, which includes long white hats made of burlap called ka kalpak, from this market.
Working hours are from nine in the morning until five in the evening, and Monday is a holiday.
Chinese People’s Market (Dardoy Bazaar)
It is a market consisting of two floors of containers located on the International Silk Road.
It is considered the central market for trade in Kyrgyzstan.
I advise you to visit it before the end of your trip. It has all the goods you want (clothes, toys, electronic devices, gifts and souvenirs about Kyrgyzstan)
Fayza Restaurant
It is a famous restaurant that serves the most delicious and delicious popular food, and its fame has increased due to its Islamic character, its interest in hygiene standards, and its delicious popular food, which it has been serving for more than 26 years.
What is in the vicinity of the capital, Bishkek?
Wadi Alam al-Din:
It is one of the most beautiful tourist destinations and is 40 km away from the center of the capital, Bishkek. There you can see mountain peaks covered in snow, and near the valley there is a mineral water pool that helps treat some diseases because it contains the element sulfur.
You can sit by the river and enjoy the scenery.
Al-Arsha Reserve:
It is one of the most tourist attractions because of its proximity, as it is 45 km away from the capital, Bishkek, and there are many different plants and trees in it, in addition to the presence of one of the largest rivers in Kyrgyzstan. Access to it is easy and you can spend an enjoyable time in it. Don’t forget your camera to take the most beautiful pictures to remember.
Chunkurchak Valley:
Or the Cold River Valley, it is an hour’s drive from the capital, Bishkek. The road to it is beautiful, although it is not paved. There is a resort (Subara 2), which consists of huts in the Kyrgyz style, and in the winter it is near the ski base.
Ersha Dam:
Two large lakes connected through an outlet between them. It is a collection of river water that comes from the mountains and flows into the dam. It is a destination for tourists to enjoy the lake and the pure atmosphere around it and engage in fishing as it contains different types of fish, in addition to the possibility of barbecuing next to the lake.
Lake 5 Geiss:
It is a destination for many tourists and locals because of its proximity to the capital, Bishkek, where they swim and barbecue next to the lake, in addition to being a destination for skiing in the winter due to its freezing.
KGT Waterfall:
It is a 30-meter-high waterfall. The waterfall is located in the beautiful KGT Gorge, 90 kilometers from the city of Bishkek.
It flows all year round, and in the winter it partially freezes.
It can be visited within one day and hike on the outskirts of the waterfall.
Kashkasso Valley:
It is one of the most famous areas around Bishkek. It overlooks the entire city of Bishkek. You can visit it in summer and winter, because of its proximity to ski stations and beautiful waterfalls. There are tents and wooden huts overlooking stunning hills and landscapes, and being at a high altitude, you feel as if you are in the arms of the clouds.
Burana area and resort:
It is one of the tourist places in Kyrgyzstan that is admired by many. It is an hour and a half away from the capital by car. It is a large resort that includes several lakes and seating areas within the lake that can be reached by boat.
There is a tower that was built in the eleventh century. It is a minaret about 40 meters high, but half of it was destroyed due to an earthquake that occurred in the fifteenth century.
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