City: Bishkek
Top Things to do in Bishkek
The 8 Best Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Just at the northern edge of the Ala Too mountain range lies Kyrgyzstan's lively northern capital, Bishkek. With numerous green spaces, parks and gardens alongside Soviet-era buildings and monuments, the city retains its former Soviet Asian flavor. The city is home to many monuments and cultural institutions, including the National Historical Museum and Ala Too Square, where the changing of the guard takes place daily. The Dordoy Bazaar provides ample shopping, especially for Chinese exports.
Restaurants in Bishkek
1. Globuslanding Tour
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Tours in Kyrgyzstan with your private driver and guide. Get to know the most beautiful places in the mountainous terrains of Kyrgyzstan. Also motorbike organised tours and bike rental
2. Kalpak Travel
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5.0 based on 75 reviews
Bishkek city tour managed by Kyrgyz office of Kalpak Travel. Tour takes place on every Sunday from 21 May until 24 September. Departures are guaranteed. Meeting point is at 9:00am at Ala Too Square and the tour ends at 5:00pm at the same place. Meals are not included in the price. For reservation please call us, send an email or book the tour on our website.
3. Spa Center Afrodita and Apollo
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5.0 based on 284 reviews
Afrodita and Apollon is the best Spa and Wellness center in Bishkek. We offer hammam, Finnish and Russian sauna, different types of massage, cosmetology, Spa procedures, manicure, pedicure, hair styling, depilation etc.
Reviewed By dariiabaiazova
I have visited few saunas and SPA centers in Bishkek, but Afrodita is my favorite! It has everything you need in one place. I really enjoyed my visit as staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Definitely a place to visit again!
4. Ala-Archa Gorge
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4.5 based on 730 reviews
Reviewed By 51RuthR - Cape Town Central, South Africa
It took about 45 minutes to reach the national park from Bishkek and the drive was just glorious, passing through open fields and small villages with a backdrop of high snow covered mountains. Many herds of horses scattered the hillsides grazing and frolicking and some cattle and sheep. Once inside the park there are many paths to follow for hiking or walking and the scenery is just breathtaking. There was a local Kyrgyz man with a huge black eagle which I found fascinating and had a picture taken with it on my hand (inside a glove). Hunting with eagles is commonly practised today in Kyrgyzstan and there is an annual competition for this sport. I can highly recommend a visit to this magnificent national park.
5. Konorchek Canyons
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By julietr280 - Budapest, Hungary
One of the best winter trips I have ever taken. As a single female traveler always traveling solo, I was apprehensive about a snowy winter hike up a canyon. My tour guide was simply amazing. Mars was everything I could have asked for to feel secure & adventurous. First though, I have to say, my flight to Bishkek was diverted to Almaty due to snow & ice weather so I thought I would forfeit my tour. After speaking with Mars, he assured me that as I was the only participant for the day, he would await my flight. I arrived in Bishkek, 3 hours later and he was waiting. It was an exciting drive in the snow to the Canyon and a great hike up & back. He had a surprise tea on the peak overlooking the canyon, as well as brief stops at an excellent local eatery where I sampled delicious local meal & tea. I would highly recommend this tour with him.
6. Dordoi Bazaar
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By alikarim - Dallas, United States
Dordoi Bazaar is a few kms north of Bishkek, and well worth visiting for a few hours. It is huge, but take your time and wander about and get lost in the various lanes. This market is composed of 2 story shipping containers, with the bottom being the store and the top being the storage space. It is mostly wholesale, but there are retail sections. You can find anything and everything here, in different sections. The shopkeepers are helpful if you need to find something specific. This market had mostly Chinese goods, and people from all over Central Asia come to shop here. Great place to people watch and browse the goods
7. Kashka-Suu Ski Resort
8. Ski Complex Chunkurchak
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4.0 based on 34 reviews
