Return to the Places page Lake Merzbacher is a unique natural phenomenon in Kyrgyzstan, located at an altitude of about 3,300 meters in the Tian Shan mountains. This glacial lake is famous for disappearing almost completely twice a year and then refilling with water. This behavior is caused by glacial melting processes, making the lake…
Return to the Places page The Sarychat-Ertash State Reserve is one of the most unique and protected natural areas in Kyrgyzstan. Established in 1995, the reserve spans over 130,000 hectares in the Naryn region, at an altitude of 3,000 to 4,500 meters above sea level. Its primary mission is to protect rare animal and plant…
Return to the Places page Victory Peak (Jengish Chokusu) is the highest summit in the Tian Shan and one of the most challenging mountains to climb in the world. Standing at 7,439 meters, it is the tallest peak in Kyrgyzstan. Located on the border of Kyrgyzstan and China, Victory Peak is renowned for its harsh…
Return to the Places page Khan Tengri Peak, located in the Tian Shan mountains at the border of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and China, is one of the most iconic summits in Central Asia. Standing at 7,010 meters, including its snowcap, it is the second-highest peak in the Tian Shan range after Victory Peak. The name «Khan…
Return to the Places page Arslanbob is a picturesque mountain village in Kyrgyzstan, located in the Jalal-Abad region at an altitude of approximately 1,600 meters above sea level. This place is famous for its unique natural landscapes and walnut forests, which are the largest in the world. Often referred to as the jewel of Kyrgyzstan,…
Return to the Places page Lake Inylchek is one of the most stunning and remote locations in Kyrgyzstan, situated in the Tian Shan mountains at an altitude of approximately 4,000 meters above sea level. This high-altitude lake, formed by glacial melt, is the largest glacial lake in the country. Its crystal-clear waters, surrounded by majestic…