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Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
Summary
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
Highlights
- Visit Altyn-Emel National Park.
- Explore the Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, Museum of Musical Instruments.
- Visit the Issyk-Kul Lake – the 2nd largest mountain lake in the world (northern shore).
- Check out the Burana Tower.
- Visit the Barskoon waterfall.
- Boat Cruise.
- Visit the open-air museum of petroglyphs.
- Enjoy the Eagle hunting show.
- Season: July – August
- NOTE:
- Should have warm clothes even in the middle of summer, at some places can be “blow zero” temperature, like in Sonkul & Tashrabat.
What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- All transportation /Driver and Fuel/
- English speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees
What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.- Air tickets for international flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (assistance, repatriation)
- Extra meals (excluding 3 meals a day) and personal drinks
- Tips
Day by day Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVAL DAY. ALMATY AIRPORTYour driver will meet you at Almaty airport from the evening flight, then transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy your leisure time.
Check in to your hotel in Almaty.
Day 2
ALMATY - ALTYN-EMELAfter breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and drive to Altyn-Emel National Park, the largest and most famous National Park, which is located in the desert and mountains areas of Almaty Province. Spend your leisure time walking around the park.
Dinner and overnight at guesthouse.
Day 3
ALTYN-EMEL - ALMATYAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel and start to explore Altyn Emel. Evening drive to Almaty. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4
ALMATY - TANBALY - BISHKEKAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your guest house and drive to Almaty on the way we will visit Panfilov Park, Zenkov Cathedral, and the Museum of Musical Instruments. Drive to Tanbaly a unique complex of true rock art masterpieces with impressive "sun head" images of dancing and praying people in Tanbaly Petroglyphs, listed in UNESCO World Heritage. We are continuing to Bishkek.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Check in to your hotel in Bishkek.
Day 5
BISHKEK - ALA-ARCHAAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel, and start to explore Bishkek: Ala-Too Square, Panfilov Park, Victory Square, Fine Arts Museum, and Osh bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, we continued to Ala-Archa National Nature Park. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6
BISHKEK - ISSYK-KUL LAKEAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel and drive to Issyk-Kul Lake - the 2nd largest mountain lake in the world (northern shore). En route, visit Burana Tower of X-XI Century and have lunch at a local restaurant. Upon arrival, free time for walking.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
CHOLPON-ATA - KARKYRAAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel and start to visit the open-air museum of petroglyphs and boat cruise (opt). Then drive to Kerkyra.
Dinner and overnight at base camp.
Day 8
KARKYRAFull day in Kerkyra. After breakfast, we fly to Base camp, under Khan-Tengri Peak. Lunch in base camp. After lunch, short hiking around camp, return to Karkyra base camp, dinner, and overnight.
Day 9
A - DJETY-OGUZ - KARAKOLAfter breakfast, prepared with your guide we drive to Karakol. Visit Diety-Oguz gorge. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, continuing visit Dungan Mosque, Orthodox Church, and Prjevalskii Museum. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10
KARAKOL - BARSKOON - KOCHKORAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your hotel and drive to Kochkor via the Southern shore of Issyk-Kul lake, continuing to visit Barskoon waterfall. Lunch en route.
Dinner and overnight at the guest house.
Day 11
KOCHKOR - SON-KUL LAKEAfter breakfast, your driver and guide will meet you at your guest house and drive to Son-Kul lake. Upon arrival, have lunch. After lunch, we continued with the eagle hunting show.
Dinner and overnight in yurts.
Day 12
SONKUL - TASH-RABATAfter breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your yurt and drive to Tash-Rabat via Naryn. Upon arrival, visit Tash-Rabat caravan, Sarai.
Dinner and overnight in yurts.
Day 13
TASH-RABAT - TORUGART - KASHGARAfter breakfast, your driver will drive you to the Torugart, Chinese border. Meet the Chinese guide after the border crossing. After customs formalities, drive to Kashgar.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14
KASHGARAfter breakfast, your guide will meet you at your hotel and start exploring the city in Kashgar, including a visit to the Apache Khoja Mausoleum, Eidkagh Mosque, Old Towns and small lanes of Kashgar, Sunday Market daily section and Yusuf Has hajib Tomb.
Return to your hotel and enjoy leisure time.
Day 15
KASHGAR - KARAKUL LAKEAfter breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and start a day trip to Karakul Lake. Along the Karakorum Highway, the lake is only the destination, but the road to the lake is so picturesque with endless photo stops. Enjoy the lake with local Kyrgyz people at the foot of the Muztagh Ata mountain, then drive back to Kashgar.
Return to your hotel in Kashgar.
Day 16
KASHGAR - URUMQIAfter breakfast, your driver will you at your hotel and transfer to the airport, fly to Urumqi, the ancient city of Xi'an Province in China, located on the roof of Tien Shan Mountain. The city was an important center of the Great Silk Road, we can witness cultural-historical monuments from those times. In the Uighur language, Urumqi means "Beautiful pasture". Then drive to Heavenly lake, boat trip on the lake, then drive back to Urumqi, visit the Grand Bazaar the Big Bazaar in the Uyghur district. There are plenty of shops and souvenir shops in the Arabian-style marketplace, and as night falls, the bazaar turns into a street theater to surprise everyone with a spectacular performance.
Day 17
URUMQI - TURPANAfter breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and drive to Turpan. Afternoon visit to Emin Minaret, Karez Underground Irrigation Channels, and the YarGhol Ancient City, which was listed by UNESCO.
Day 18
TURPAN - URUMQIAfter breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel and start to visit Astana Graveyard, Gaochang Ancient City, Tuyuq Ancient village and have lunch at local farmer Kurban Kasim’s courtyard, under the grape vineyard. Drive back to Urumqi.
Day 19
URUMQI AIRPORTAfter breakfast, enjoy your leisure time at the hotel, until check-out time your driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your next destination.
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Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
![New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/McIyfLsUjFQv291i7tyakDOXRASrNG7mauZGwiDL.jpg?w=400)
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
![Holy places in Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/qTv3flAL4hSV2eaUX31mU66XvW2fCuWDfJWUXKgY.jpg?w=400)
Holy places in Kyrgyzstan
Sulayman Mountain is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in the country of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the city of Osh and was once a major place of Muslim and pre-Muslim pilgrimage. The rock rises abruptly from the surrounding plains of the Fergana valley and is a popular place among locals and visitors, with a splendid view. According to UNESCO, the mountain is the most complete example of a sacred mountain, anywhere in Central Asia, worshiped over several Millennia. There is also an Open Air Museum, sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures and petroglyphs. This tour affords you the opportunity to visit these sacred sites and much more.
![Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/iatVR1qapU4LS5HnrCd2m08xFGKE7gfgqQ39kaeM.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour
Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for cyclists as one can find here routes of any level of difficulty. Being a mountainous country, it offers a wide range of landscapes and roads that take you from alpine meadows to sandy beaches, nomadic families, who will welcome you into their yurt for a taste of the Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) and a big role in all of this plays Issyk Kul lake. The historical and cultural aspects of Kyrgyzstan are very interesting as well. We still have all the attributes of Nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan, in the summertime, we can see yurts, real nomads and their horses, who are always at your service to ride, if only you would like to.
![Kyrgyzstan bike tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Ymc6KsM362A3klVXSIbd2xyQjIBLzZUC0D1lXL9I.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
![Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/zzq8PcPKfdeubjyzlgjQ3D59AtZVPLR5aibudNGP.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
![Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/v3DuyJ03odreM61DY6YCYkdvN7tzUN1Xn9mVU9be.jpg?w=400)
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
![Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/HjF2K4hH9MJruwP6IahhbkWPPvuHCq0oWssovcRE.jpg?w=400)
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
![Kyrgyzstan Mountain Adventure Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Qa3PswNLiQFyNObGhpAvRSvrgwpwVWiOOLncVUEI.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan Mountain Adventure Tour
Explore the best of the Alay mountains on this tour and discover one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that are still unknown. This tour combines some of the best landscapes, trekking, and nomadic cultural experiences in all of Kyrgyzstan, including incredible mountain vistas at Sary Mogul and Jiptick mountain passes, where you will feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes, and the red rock formations of ‘ Three Dragon Gorge’, sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about the conventional Nomadic culture and enjoy home-cooked meals.
![Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/glPFwb95YEGmW40PZu9xiDxhVy1QfwVaL1wnw3yC.jpg?w=400)
Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
![Kyrgyzstan bike tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Ymc6KsM362A3klVXSIbd2xyQjIBLzZUC0D1lXL9I.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
![New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/McIyfLsUjFQv291i7tyakDOXRASrNG7mauZGwiDL.jpg?w=400)
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
![Kyrgyzstan bike tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Ymc6KsM362A3klVXSIbd2xyQjIBLzZUC0D1lXL9I.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
![Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/zzq8PcPKfdeubjyzlgjQ3D59AtZVPLR5aibudNGP.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
![Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/v3DuyJ03odreM61DY6YCYkdvN7tzUN1Xn9mVU9be.jpg?w=400)
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
![Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/HjF2K4hH9MJruwP6IahhbkWPPvuHCq0oWssovcRE.jpg?w=400)
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
![Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/glPFwb95YEGmW40PZu9xiDxhVy1QfwVaL1wnw3yC.jpg?w=400)
Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
![New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/McIyfLsUjFQv291i7tyakDOXRASrNG7mauZGwiDL.jpg?w=400)
New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
![Holy places in Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/qTv3flAL4hSV2eaUX31mU66XvW2fCuWDfJWUXKgY.jpg?w=400)
Holy places in Kyrgyzstan
Sulayman Mountain is the only UNESCO World Heritage site in the country of Kyrgyzstan. It is located in the city of Osh and was once a major place of Muslim and pre-Muslim pilgrimage. The rock rises abruptly from the surrounding plains of the Fergana valley and is a popular place among locals and visitors, with a splendid view. According to UNESCO, the mountain is the most complete example of a sacred mountain, anywhere in Central Asia, worshiped over several Millennia. There is also an Open Air Museum, sometimes referred to as a Stone Garden, which covers some 42 hectares and contains a number of prehistoric monumental structures and petroglyphs. This tour affords you the opportunity to visit these sacred sites and much more.
![Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/iatVR1qapU4LS5HnrCd2m08xFGKE7gfgqQ39kaeM.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan Mountain biking tour
Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for cyclists as one can find here routes of any level of difficulty. Being a mountainous country, it offers a wide range of landscapes and roads that take you from alpine meadows to sandy beaches, nomadic families, who will welcome you into their yurt for a taste of the Kumis (fermented mare’s milk) and a big role in all of this plays Issyk Kul lake. The historical and cultural aspects of Kyrgyzstan are very interesting as well. We still have all the attributes of Nomadic life. Only in Kyrgyzstan, in the summertime, we can see yurts, real nomads and their horses, who are always at your service to ride, if only you would like to.
![Kyrgyzstan bike tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Ymc6KsM362A3klVXSIbd2xyQjIBLzZUC0D1lXL9I.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
![Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/zzq8PcPKfdeubjyzlgjQ3D59AtZVPLR5aibudNGP.jpg?w=400)
Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
![Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/v3DuyJ03odreM61DY6YCYkdvN7tzUN1Xn9mVU9be.jpg?w=400)
Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
![Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/HjF2K4hH9MJruwP6IahhbkWPPvuHCq0oWssovcRE.jpg?w=400)
Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
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Kyrgyzstan Mountain Adventure Tour
Explore the best of the Alay mountains on this tour and discover one of the most stunning mountain regions in the world that are still unknown. This tour combines some of the best landscapes, trekking, and nomadic cultural experiences in all of Kyrgyzstan, including incredible mountain vistas at Sary Mogul and Jiptick mountain passes, where you will feel as though you’ve landed on another planet. Diverse landscapes, from turquoise alpine lakes and lush green valleys to high desert moonscapes, and the red rock formations of ‘ Three Dragon Gorge’, sleeping in a traditional yurt where you’ll have an opportunity to meet Kyrgyz shepherds, learn about the conventional Nomadic culture and enjoy home-cooked meals.
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Cultural tour to Kyrgyzstan, China and Kazakhstan
This tour starts in Kyrgyzstan, moves into China, then ends in Kazakhstan for a Silk Road journey you will never forget. Begin by touring Kyrgyzstan’s capital city if Bishkek, then goes on a visit to an ancient Silk Road minaret, a small village that is famous for its traditional handmade carpets, a remote alpine lake, and a silk road caravanserai. Next, you will journey into China, where you will explore a massive market in Kashgar, visit the country’s largest mosque, and then travel to Urumqi, where you will get to see Red Hill. The tour finishes up in Kazakhstan, where you will take a tour of the gorgeous city of Almaty. Museums, squares, churches, Bazaars, and mosques are just a few of the things you will be exposed to in the city. Finally, end the tour with a trip to a large Petroglyph site that contains roughly 4,000 unique petroglyphs with some drawings that are over 3,000 years old.
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Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
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New Year In Orient – Kyrgyzstan
Nowruz derives from the Persian word "new day". It is a big festival, which is celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries. It is called differently within Central Asian countries, which were influenced once upon a time by Persia. Nowruz is a very important event because of the new season, spring comes after winter, bringing blossoming and "new life". In Kyrgyzstan and Central Asian countries, Nowruz is celebrated on March 21. It’s greatly celebrated all over Kyrgyzstan. For instance, in the city of Bishkek, city authorities organize a big holiday, people set up yurts in public places and prepare traditional meals; like ‘SUMOLOK’ which is a very special meal cooked only for this occasion. Cooking takes almost 12 hours and can be lengthy, with 2 weeks of preparation. One can say this holiday is equivalent to New year’s importance. During Nowruz, traditional horse races take place all over the country, and during this tour, you can experience the period of Nomadic spring life. It’s not an opportunity you should miss!
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Kyrgyzstan bike tour
If you are a big fan of outdoor activities and a landscape lover, if you are passionate about bike trips and you love setting the goal and reaching it, then high mountain passes are just temporary difficulties on the way to something truly amazing. Bike tours in Kyrgyzstan are all about it. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and forests, it has an unlimited number of spots for mountain bike trails. Each can find his favorite bike trek depending on experience, level of fitness, type of trail, landscape, and other preferences. Be sure any trail will give you a unique and magical experience combined with tons of fun during this journey.
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Kyrgyzstan horse riding tour
It is a great opportunity to take a horse tour to visit the most beautiful mountain scenery. Kyrgyzstan is one of the best places for horse riding. Come along on a fabulous tour on the back of a Kyrgyzstan horse. This is ideal for anyone looking for personal experiences. You will trace interesting routes during a horseback riding tour in Kyrgyzstan, visit the most picturesque places, inspiring nature, and get in touch with nomad culture and life.
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Welcome to nomads Land in Kyrgyzstan
Experience the sublime landscapes and fascinating nomadic culture of Kyrgyzstan on this special tour. This tour covers the most rugged, mountainous stretch of the old Silk Road between China and Uzbekistan- a region of sunlit snow peaks, vast blue-green glacial lakes, and pastures dotted with yurt encampments. In addition to seeing some of the most spellbinding vistas in Central Asia, you’ll also get to experience life in a genuine nomad camp, some traditional Kyrgyz and Uyghur cuisine, cooking local food, and also learn about the region’s Russian colonial legacy through its art and architecture.
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Under The Roof Of The Kyrgyz Mountains
Kyrgyzstan is one of those countries where the majority of the area is covered with mountain ranges. In the case of Kyrgyzstan, it is 90%. Is worth mentioning that 41% of the country is located above an elevation of 3,000 meters. The mountains are rough and rocky, but in some places, there are heavenly lush and green, characterizing the environment of an oasis. Whether you want to trek, go for a mountain walk, raft on the rivers, spend your night in the camps, or sit and relax, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan will always welcome you with their warm arms wide open.
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Highlights Of China
See the highlights of China on this golden route of her key sites from Beijing’s Great Wall, Forbidden City and charming hutong neighborhoods to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, and the modern bustle of Shangai, dine on delectable Chinese cuisine, stay in a stunning accommodation, take walking tours, travel by Pedicab, marvel at the ancient emperor tombs, take in the charm of Suzhou, once the ‘Vernice of the East’, have time for shopping and independent activities, and plenty more.
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Silk Road China Tour
A journey through time down this ancient trade route is a true adventure for travelers intrigued by the less-frequented parts of the globe. You’ll follow in the footsteps of generations of nomads, visiting some of the most important world heritage sites connected to the East and West. Cross sprawling desert landscapes, visit glittering Islamic monuments and stop at small villages, where you will meet the locals and learn about traditional ways of life. Buckle up for the ride, this is no ordinary road trip.
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A Taste of Tibet
Travel to the Potala Palace, the seat of the Dalai Lama, on this fulfilling journey through Tibet. Exploration of the palace is open to the public. Tremendous views are also at your fingertips. You’ll even witness some animated monks holding traditional debates in the courtyard.
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Diving in Mongolia
This trip is an amazing adventure you definitely don't want to miss! The highlight of this tour is, of course, the dive center. If you've never tried diving before, but are interested in what lies beneath the surface, there are a lot of opportunities for you to give it a go. Some other highlights of this tour include tasting the famous Mongolian barbecue in a traditional restaurant, visits to the National history museum, and the central square, and discovering the statue of Chinggis Khaan.
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Highlights Of China
See the highlights of China on this golden route of her key sites from Beijing’s Great Wall, Forbidden City and charming hutong neighborhoods to the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, and the modern bustle of Shangai, dine on delectable Chinese cuisine, stay in a stunning accommodation, take walking tours, travel by Pedicab, marvel at the ancient emperor tombs, take in the charm of Suzhou, once the ‘Vernice of the East’, have time for shopping and independent activities, and plenty more.
![Silk Road China Tour](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/hzl3bfKdi09WJ6Fq1MQndrbvzN3jwx7M2IBC2bLH.jpg?w=400)
Silk Road China Tour
A journey through time down this ancient trade route is a true adventure for travelers intrigued by the less-frequented parts of the globe. You’ll follow in the footsteps of generations of nomads, visiting some of the most important world heritage sites connected to the East and West. Cross sprawling desert landscapes, visit glittering Islamic monuments and stop at small villages, where you will meet the locals and learn about traditional ways of life. Buckle up for the ride, this is no ordinary road trip.
![A Taste of Tibet](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/L479vesQZjebZbiEO42NI7foV9o62p8yHGrhu7nK.jpg?w=400)
A Taste of Tibet
Travel to the Potala Palace, the seat of the Dalai Lama, on this fulfilling journey through Tibet. Exploration of the palace is open to the public. Tremendous views are also at your fingertips. You’ll even witness some animated monks holding traditional debates in the courtyard.
![Diving in Mongolia](https://admin.adventure.asia/storage/uploads/tours/Ipa50GbBiKAx9ddxyvzXoBohdGu5bVkndJ1oFQq4.jpg?w=400)
Diving in Mongolia
This trip is an amazing adventure you definitely don't want to miss! The highlight of this tour is, of course, the dive center. If you've never tried diving before, but are interested in what lies beneath the surface, there are a lot of opportunities for you to give it a go. Some other highlights of this tour include tasting the famous Mongolian barbecue in a traditional restaurant, visits to the National history museum, and the central square, and discovering the statue of Chinggis Khaan.