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Place in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan
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Cholpon Ata is a summer resort on the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kul.
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Various petroglyphs with hunting scenes and animals (like snow leopards). However, many are barely visible and in very bad shape. Only about 2-3 are worth a picture.
Enjoy the beaches and crystal clear waters of Issyk Kul. Locals say that the radiation of the abandoned uranium mine on the south shore of the lake has health benefits.
A great display of traditional and nomad sports of mostly former Soviet republics like Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, as well as Russia (particularly the Sakha, Buryatia, Altay, Kalmykia, Bashkortostan republics). But also other countries like Mongolia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and the Philippines, and even France, Germany, Hungary or the USA take part with a few athletes. The first three games were hosted by Kyrgyzstan in Cholpon-Ata in 2014, 2016 and 2018. The next games are hosted by Turkey, but the games might return in the near future. The games usually take place in the Hippodrom of Cholpon-Ata and in the mountains near Grigorievskoe gorge, 30-40 km north west of the town.
Nice restaurant with live music in the summer (note there may be a 50 som charge for the music) on the left side of the main road heading to Karakol, almost opposite Zodiac. Try the great "Jarovnya" - meat on a hot iron plate.
At the end of Gorky, on the left side. The Chinese chef serves up great lakhman and shashlyk as well as other local specialties. Very popular.
This resort features a less than stellar restaurant, but does have a NY Pizza franchise.
The Four Seasons restaurant popular in Bishkek also has a restaurant in front of the Hotel Aurora. It served good Caucasian and European dishes and is the nicest restaurant on Issyk Kul lake.
Green decored pub in the city centre with heavy wooden tables.
Friendly but reserved host who specialises in horse tours. Rooms are comfortable with outside toilet and shower. Great meals. 500 som per night
Clean little Hostel with nice outside area, fast internet and kitchen. Stays open until late autumn.
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A mid-range resort a little from the city centre. Friendly hotel with 60 rooms at low quality with products from China. Run down pool, but great beach and decent prices with full board.
By taxi
A taxi from Bishkek takes 3-4 hr, for 1,500 som per car (Sep 2009).
By train
Or take the very cheap scenic train into Balykchy and a marshrutka from there.
By plane
In Tamchi, 15 km to the east is small airport serving for tourists in summer.
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