"ALONG THE GREAT SILK ROAD" Ozero Issyk-Kul' by kyrgyz

Ozero Issyk-Kul' Travel Guide: 7 reviews and 45 photos

Welcome to the pearl of Central Asia

A pearl of Central Asia (“Warm Lake” in Kyrgyz) does not freeze in winter and white swans spend winter there, its a Swan lake. From the majestic world of Tien-Shan peaks, virtually unexplored, one of the best developed mountain routes in Kyrgyzstan leads through the Karakol valley to the pristine Issyk-Kul lake, 668 m deep, situated 1,609 m above the sea level. With its hot water springs for health and recreation, Issyk-Kul is a huge sweet water lake ranks second among the world's largest mountain lakes, after South America's Titikaka, and is the largest water reservoir in Central Asia to have no outlets, with a volume of 1,738 cubic kilometers. At its widest point it is 60 km wide, and its length is about 180 km. The length of the shore line of Issyk- Kul is 688 km.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Water of the lake has medical properties

Last visit to Ozero Issyk-Kul': Sep 2002
Intro Written Oct 29, 2002
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Blue Skies and Beaches Favorites (1)

It is a wonderful lake 3020m asl where you can lie on the beach or go trekking to the nearest but very high mountain... more travel advice

Take off your shoes when entering into home - Ozero Issyk-Kul'

Take off your shoes when entering into... Local Customs (1)

1.You should take off your shoes when entering home 2. Never refuse to eat or drink more travel advice

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Otherwise known as the Aurora (built to simulate the ship from which the Russian Revolition was launched), in the... more travel advice

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Handmade felt carpet, souvenirs, kalpak, etc. are hot to buy more travel advice

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budapest8 Sep 24, 2005 at 11:31 AM

We had to stay in a sanatorium as we were probably the first Western tourists back then. We were allowed to stay in the guest room and according to the rules had a full medical check up. good tips.Tim .·:*¨`*:·~My§ticÄl~·:*¨`*
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babar_1 Aug 8, 2003 at 4:51 AM

A small but beautiful page about beautiful place. I'll be visiting your country soon and will build a page for vt as well.
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shpynka Jul 29, 2003 at 5:03 AM

wonderful page, who in the right mind would refuse that food or drink?!
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Bonobo2005 May 21, 2003 at 5:17 AM

beautiful travelogues and about the local customs: please may I refuse my 7th glass of vodka haha ;-)!!
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CliffClaven Dec 18, 2002 at 3:47 AM

Somewhat off the usual tourist trail
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yumyum Nov 2, 2002 at 4:35 AM

Interesting part of the world!
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Anya_D Nov 1, 2002 at 10:20 AM

Great start sofar, would love to learn more about your country! Go on!
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Leipzig Oct 31, 2002 at 3:29 AM

Great page! Good info and nice pics!! Would like to visit one day