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Formed by the Suusamyr River, this valley lies to both sides of the Bishek-Osh highway between the Too Ashuu Pass and the junction towards Talas. At 2,000-2,500 m (asl) it is bordered by the Suusamyr Too (to the south) and Kyrgyz Ala-Too (to the north) mountain ranges of the Tian Shan. The valley offers beautiful valley views of the dusk and dawn sun soaked in the warmest colours, numerous yurts for overnighting and dinning, local sheep and horse herds, impressive sights of the snow-capped mountains around the valley, and just a very relaxing and calm atmosphere as soon as you are a few 100 m away from the highway. Since most (western) tourists focus on Issyk Kul and the (south)eastern part of Kyrgyzstan, this place is also very untouristy and much more authentic. You will probably still find the one or other nomad offering horseback riding, but for far less than used to in the more touristy places. Follow the river east, by Suusamyr village, for an even more remote feeling.
Suusamyr Valley stretches for 150 km from west to east. Its area is 4,300 km2 (1,700 sq mi). The section from the confluence of the Ötmök and Suusamyr rivers to the mouth of the Joojyurok valley is wide and flat, extending for 80–85 km. The widest part — at the point where Töö Ashuu and the highest peak of the Suusamyr Too face each other — is 45 km wide. The valley gradually narrows and rises in elevation as it moves westward. The valley is located in Chüy Region of Kyrgyzstan.
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An easy ski resort at an altitude of 2,800 m.
Тео-Ашуу
The name literally means "camel pass". It is a great stop and hike between Bishkek and Osh. Instead of going through the tunnel, a hike across the mountain range (3,575 m) will be rewarded with magnificent views. There is a ski resort on the southern slope of the mountain.
A mountain pass in the Talas Alatau mountain range. Many people stop here on their ride to/from Talas for the great view (when the weather permits). Great panorama and a few yurts to have tea and stay overnight.
The local cemetery with varying styles of impressive older graves and newer simple ones. The surrounding of the valley and nearby mosque give a surrealistic picture and feel. (Behave respectful!)
A memorial and old yurt of a former hero called Kojumkul. For the full story and pictures see this article.
Аламедин
A beautiful valley along the Alamedin River with