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Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata
- Duration10 hours
- Max Travelers11 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryBus Tours, Day Trips
Overview
• Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, Burana Tower is a UNESCO World heritage site. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun.
• The tower was originally 45m high, however over centuries, a number of earthquakes damaged the structure of the tower, and it now remains 25m high.
• Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as “Olympics for Nomads”) are held. There you will find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as well as sandy beaches and springs.
• The above package is only a reference, each group can specify its requirement.
Minimum no. of Tourist: 2
Gallery
What's included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Driver/guide
What's Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Itinerary
Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, it is is now UNESCO World heritage. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun.
Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore u2013 Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as u201cOlympics for Nomadsu201d) are held. There you will find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as well as sandy beaches and springs.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.