Bishkek

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• Welcome to Kyrgyzstan! Upon your arrival in Bishkek, our driver and the guide will meet you and then escort you to the hotel for check-in. If time allows, kick off our discovery of the capital city. Start with a stroll at Old Square, once a lively spot built to commemorate the October Revolution. Then followed by Oak Park, the oldest park in Bishkek, dotted with over 90 outdoor sculptures and fountains. Our next stop will be Ala-Too Square, where the towering statue of Kyrgyz national hero Manas stands against the magnificent Heavenly Mountains. Conclude todayu2019s sightseeing by admiring the exterior of the National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev, which is designed in ancient Greek style. After that, weu2019ll whisk you away to the hotel.

• After breakfast, weu2019ll leave Bishkek and drive 2 hours to Burana Tower, where echoes of the ancient Silk Road remain.

• Then embark on a 2-hour drive to the Chon Kemin Valley via the Chuy Valley, and soak up the postcard-worthy landscapes flashing by the window, where nomadic tribes have long battled over lush and fertile land for farming and grazing. Upon arrival in Chon Kemin Valley, weu2019ll check into a guest house on the edge of the Kemin Village. Afterward, youu2019ll embrace Kyrgyzstanu2019s classic scenery in the valley.

• In the morning we will drive to Boom Gorge, and will go trekking in the Konorchok Canyon. The rocks here have been weathered and rain-drenched for years and have taken various forms.

• After that we will go to Kochkor Village in the afternoon, and pass Orto-Tokoy Water Reservoir on our way.

• Kochkor is famous for its felt. We can visit Altyn Kol here and then go to the market to experience the local customs. Don't worry about the language. The guide will accompany you all the way.

• After breakfast, weu2019ll head to Song Kol Lake, a 2-hour drive with a crossing over the Kalmak Ashuu Pass (3,446 m). nnu2605 Experience Nomadic Life by Song Kol LakenIt is the countryu2019s second-largest lake, gleaming amidst high mountain pastures like a utopia. Youu2019ll be invited to a nomadu2019s home to learn about yurtsu2019 elaborate structures and have the chance to milk horses or watch how to make Kymyz, a local sour-milk beverage. nnFor a deeper experience, weu2019ve arranged yurt camp accommodations. After check-in, itu2019s your own time to truly unplug in this remote land.

• Todayu2019s adventure will focus on the u2018Pearl of Kyrgyzstanu2019, Issyk-Kul Lake. Weu2019ll drive along its southern shore for about 4.5 hours to Kyzyl-Tuu Village to observe the yurt-making process.

• In the afternoon, letu2019s proceed to Bokonbayevo Village to witness the ancient golden eagle hunting tradition in Central Asia. During the golden eagle hunting demonstration, youu2019ll see a hunter on horseback with his eagle perched proudly on his arm. Next, make our way to the yurt camp in Tamga for check-in and dinner. Afterwards, your guide will accompany you on a hike in the Skazka Canyon (Canyon Fairy Tale). Finally, weu2019ll walk back to the yurt camp.

• Today, weu2019ll continue to explore the Issyk-Kul Lakeu2019s southern shore to Karakol with a 1.5-hour drive, stopping at the Juuku Valley along the way.

• Our next stop is Jeti-Oguz Canyon, which means u2018seven bullsu2019, sharing its name with the most well-known rocks in the canyon. Hike along the opposite slope to better observe how a herd of bull-shaped rocks standing together has formed these impressive red sandstone cliffs and overlook the whole canyon. In the afternoon, weu2019ll arrive in Karakol, the countryu2019s fourth-largest city. After settling into a local hotel, you can explore the city by yourself.

• We will take a half day tour to explore Karakol. Today we will visit the Russian Orthodox Church and Dungan Mosque. The Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathedral is a typical Russian Orthodox Church with a blue appearance and unique shape. It is located in the center of Karakol and was built in 1910.

• Then we will go to Karakol National Park, south of Karakol, which is a good place to stroll around.

• Letu2019s explore the Issyk-Kul Lakeu2019s northern shore today. After breakfast, weu2019ll set off to the Grigorevka Gorge for a 1-hour hike. The towering fir trees clinging to cliffs just come into view. Then, continue our journey to Cholpon Ata, the most bustling place around Issyk-Kul Lake, which has been a renowned resort since the Soviet era. Afterward, weu2019ll stop by the Museum of Petroglyphs, where ancient rocks were carved with images of goats, camels, and dogs, and some depicting hunting scenes from 2,000 years ago. After returning to Cholpon Ata and checking into our well-selected hotel, you can spend the remainder of the day at your own pace.

• Bid farewell to Cholpon Ata, and weu2019ll drive back to Bishkek for about 4 hours. On the way, pause to visit the Nomad Museum in Sary-Oi. Its exhibits, such as detailed Kalpak felt hats, soulful Komuz instruments, and saddles, will lead you into authentic nomadic lives.

• After reaching Bishkek in the afternoon, youu2019ll be escorted to the hotel for rest or plan the rest of your day freely.

• Your memorable Kyrgyzstan tour package will end today. Our tour guide and the driver will pick you up from the hotel and drop you off at the airport on time. May you have a nice trip home!

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