City: Bishkek
Top Things to do in Bishkek
Things to do in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Ak-Sai Glacier
2. Ala-Archa Gorge
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Korona Peak
4. Shamsi Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Sokuluk Gorge
6. Bir-Bulak Gorge
7. Chon-Kurchak Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By DCTraveler50
Chon-Kurchak is an easy day trip from Bishkek. The drive up is scenic and your reward is the restaurant at the Supara resort at the top. We had a delicious meal of local specialties in a private room. Also, there is a yurt nearby in the woods with a lovely woman in ethnic dress who can teach you about yurts and life in one. She doesn't speak English, but through the Russian speaking friend who took us there we learned a lot.
8. Alamedin Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By In_Search_of_Gems - Port Charlotte, United States
Great place for a picnic, or just spend some time soaking in the mountain views. We hiked to the waterfall and spent the afternoon enjoying the fresh mountain air.
9. Galaxy Family Park
10. Issyk-Ata Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By marinakapustina - Moscow, Russia
Ysyk-Ata is an outstanding place eastward Bishkek, near Kant town, which I visited in October 2018. I was there with a small company of 4 persons. We got there by noon.The commutte from Bishkek took about 1.5 hour. The first thing to see was the entering arc which should be driven around as it was on repair. From the first look the place is no way significant because we reached a small settlement with spa-hotel, closed food trucks and tourist zone. However, till the ravine left lots of steps (literally). The major thing should be done is to eat well because a long trip is waiting. We bought some food beforehand that was a huge advantage as all cafes nearby were closed. Next good point is to put on comfortable outfit, sneakers and sunglasses because the route is long and it is needed to go through mountainous terrain. Moreover, it is essential to take water and cameras. The day I visited this place the weather was nice: the Sun was shining and melting snow. It was neither cold or hot. The overall walk took about 3 hours full of picturesque views, fresh air and contacts with cattle. Furthermore, we went to rest a little bit in a hot spring in the usrrounding hotel. I would like to recommend this place to those who are interested in backpacking or resting in the nature as it is an amazing exerience.
