City: Bishkek
Top Things to do in Bishkek
Things to do in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Asanbay Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Multi-disciplinary cultural venue in Bishkek for people to gather and to enrich their life through art, education, and entertainment-related programs
2. Too-Ashu Pass
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By C6975KGpaulc
I've been this way a few times now, travelling to Osh, Jalal-Abad and Toktogul, and every time I cannot fail to be impressed by the scenery on the way. The Kyrgyz method of driving (overtake whatever is in front at any time) isn't for the faint hearted, and each time I've seen a number of wrecked vehicles. Caution is advisable! A steep climb on the north side, through the Too-Ashu pass, gives way to a slightly gentler descent on the south side where the view stretches out for what seems like infinity along the Suusamyr valley. Be sure to stop and get some of the local produce on the way through - the honey produced up in the Jailoo is particularly noteworthy, and comes in an array of colours depending on which flowers were in season at the time of production. Much of the road has been resurfaced since my previous trip, and work is ongoing to complete the rest, so the quality of travel has been greatly improved in the past year. There is one caveat though - the trip through the tunnel is definitely NOT recommended for cyclists or hikers. Not only is there very little room when trucks are heading past, but the air quality in the unvented tunnel is genuinely dangerous. My Kyrgyz hosts informed me that several people died when their vehicle broke down and they attempted to walk. Even in a car with the windows up it's distinctly unpleasant for the few minutes it takes to get through.
3. Kurmanzhan Datka Statue
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By firozu2018
Another important figure in Kyrgyz history taking a prominent position in this part of Bishkek. The figure is depicted in traditional attire and standing (there is a equestrian statue of her in Osh) and carved very well. The statue is set in a very nice colourful surrounding befitting the person of Kurmanjan.
4. Borborduk Mosque
5. Makhmud Kashkari Mosque
6. Central Mosque
7. Ala-Too Square
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By guide_kyrgyzstan - Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
The advantage of our city center is small and you can walk around and see the remains of Soviet Architecture with monuments of Kyrgyz outstanding people. Do not forget the biggest monument of Lenin behind Historical Museum which is the last big monument of ex Soviet countries. Historical museum is still closed, hope will open soon after reconstruction.
8. Tunguch Mosque
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
9. Asanbai
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
10. Monument to Baatyr Kaba Uulu Kozhomkul
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By yns_10 - Sydney, Australia
This is a wonderful statue of the Kyrgyz wrestling strongman Kozhomkul carrying a horse: Kozhomkul symbolises strength, ambition and humanity.
