"On the border to China" Naryn by kyrgyz

Naryn Travel Guide: 10 reviews and 22 photos

Untouched gorges

NARYN is the administrative center of Naryn oblast along inner Tien-Shan range (pop. 45 thousand).It is a long, thin town that straddles the fast flowing Naryn River and is set between high, steep cliffs. It is known mainly as a stopping point for travellers on the way to/from Kashgar, and unfortunately many guidebooks published in the West are not very complimentary about the town. The region offers many possibilities for trekking and if you are not in a hurry to pass through on your way to China Naryn could serve as a centre to explore this unspoilt and largely unknown region of the Central Tian Shan.**

Salkyn-Tor, with a campground where townfolk and visitors like to spend weekends.**

The beginning of Syrdaria

Ece-Naryn (“Second Naryn”) - where the road again forks. Here there is a pine covered valley and wildlife park. Here also you can find one of the strangest sights of all … a swastika of trees planted by a German who was forcibly transported here during the second World War.fa**

Pros and Cons

Pros:untouched, unexplored gorges
Cons:remoted, hard climate conditions

Intro Written Nov 1, 2002
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Written Nov 9, 2002

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Comments (8)

Kleenaxe Jun 5, 2005 at 1:38 AM Report Abuse

Nice pages!
Bonobo2005 May 21, 2003 at 5:15 AM Report Abuse

yeah, ulak tatysh is really exciting! Did you ever play it?
KristaB Apr 27, 2003 at 1:08 AM Report Abuse

Unspoiled nature and people. Looking forward to reading more!.
heplion Nov 4, 2002 at 2:09 AM Report Abuse

Great pics and info! Sounds like a great place ot explore!
eviltooth Nov 2, 2002 at 8:33 PM Report Abuse

Interesting activities you've there! Would love to visit one day :)
sambarnett Nov 2, 2002 at 7:32 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing, it's a great way to learn about different places. Cheers!
matcrazy1 Nov 2, 2002 at 2:03 AM Report Abuse

Amazing first pic, interesting tips, rafting - wow maybe good fun, any tourist traps or warnings and dangers?
roven Nov 1, 2002 at 11:09 PM Report Abuse

looks like such an interesting country.... so beautiful !