Issyk-Kul Region Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A traditional building with a green roof and colorful patterns, surrounded by snow and bare trees.
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A canyon with red rock formations and green vegetation.
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Popular cities in Issyk-Kul Region

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Karakol
Known for Camping, Lakes and Hiking
Karakol awaits: its camping, lake views, wildlife and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Russian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral
  • Karakol Dungan Mosque
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Cholpon-Ata
Known for Mountains, Universities and Nature
Experience the mountains, university life and beaches in Cholpon-Ata!
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Teploklyuchenka
Venture to sights like Tianshan Mountains as you discover the local area in Teploklyuchenka.
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Kaji-Say
Check out the local area in Kaji-Say—home to attractions like Lake Issyk Kul and Kaji-Say Beach.
Tong
Tong
Check out the local area in Tong as you venture to sights like Lake Issyk Kul.
A rugged desert landscape with layered rock formations and sparse vegetation.
Tosor
Explore attractions like Fairy Tale Canyon and Lake Issyk Kul as you discover things to see and do in Tosor.

Stay near popular Issyk-Kul Region attractions