Amazing view, also Burana Tower includes big history. In my opinion the best period to see the Tower is all the month accept summer.

Stunning. Visited mid-November and was the only tourist. There are spiral stairs that lead to the top of the tower. They are very steep but it’s a wonderful experience to slowly make your way to the top. The museum is small and there are some petroglyphs nearby. I spent about an hour here walking and taking photos as the sun came out.

Embarked on a journey to Burana Tower in Bishkek this December, our visit evoked a mix of fascination and a tinge of unease. Being the sole visitors, the solitary atmosphere added an element of eeriness, especially with a stray dog observing our every move throughout the exploration. Contemplating the isolation, I couldn't help but imagine the girl who once experienced solitude within these tower walls until her passing. Regrettably, the snow-covered steps limited our venture into the tower's interior, creating a slippery obstacle. Despite this, Burana Tower stands as a compelling must-visit destination. Delving into the historical narrative before the visit enhances the experience, offering a profound understanding of the tower's significance. The journey to the tower unfolded along an empty road, heightening the sense of isolation. Along the way, we encountered a few horses, adding an unexpected yet charming touch to the overall adventure. In all, Burana Tower's unique blend of history, solitude, and the wintry ambiance creates an unforgettable experience that beckons exploration.

Oldest minaret in Kyrgyzistan not far from Bishkek. close by there is graveyard with interesting tumbstones. Getting up the tower is quite a task, stairs are almost vertical. But from the top you get great view of the moutains

This striking monument is well worth a visit. The views across the steppe to the mountains are spectacular!! The stairs are very steep and dark so not ideal for those with mobility issues. There is a small museum nearby that tells the story of the site and its restoration.

Burana Tower is an ancient remnant of the city of Balasagun in the middle of nowhere. The Burana Tower is located about 12 km southwest of the city of Tokmok in the valley of the Chu river. The tower was built in the 10th or 11th century. There are also a lot of petroglyphs and balbals (little gravestones) exhibited in the northern part of the area.

(Translated by Google) We do not realize that the Burana Tower has a high historical value, it is one of the oldest structures in Central Asia. After investigating, scientists came to the conclusion that the original height of the minaret was forty meters, the top was crowned with a dome-lantern, which had four doorways - on the cardinal points. Today the height of the tower is 21.7 meters - the rest was destroyed during a strong earthquake in the 15th century. (Original) Мы не осознаем что Башня Бурана имеет высокую историческую ценность, это одно из древнейших сооружений в Центральной Азии. Исследовав, ученые пришли к мнению что первоначально высота минарета составляла сорок метров, верх был увенчан куполом-фонарем, который имел четыре дверных проема – по сторонам света. Сегодня высота башни 21,7 метров – остальная часть была разрушена во время сильного землетрясения в XV веке.

An amazing ancient site with a phenomenal history. My guide said one plausible story that wasn't on the official history signs was that the King of this place a long time ago build the tower to protect his daughter. The khan wanted to protect his daughter from the affections of local young men, djigits. One day he summoned all the fortune tellers in the region and demanded that they tell the girl’s future. All of them foretold a happy life for the girl - except one. This fortune teller said, “I can only tell the truth, even though you may execute me for it. Your daughter’s fate is a sad one. She will hardly reach her sixteenth birthday, and then she will die a tragic death.” The khan was angry, but he couldn’t ignore the prediction. So he built a tall tower and locked his daughter in the top to protect her. The girl grew up in the tower, looking out over the valley through the four windows - north, east, south, and west. Servants brought her food and drink, delivering it in a basket so that no one would enter her room. On the day of her sixteenth birthday, the khan was so happy that the fortune teller’s prediction had turned out to be wrong that he decided to congratulate the girl with a basket of fruit. He presented her with the basket, gave her a kiss, and then she suddenly collapsed and inexplicably died. Dumbfounded, the khan inspected the gift, and found a poisonous black spider hiding in it. The khan was stricken with grief, and sobbed so loudly that the tower shook and the top part fell away, creating the ruin that we see today.

One of the few remaining historical landmarks, nothing special but worth a visit. Parking space available, toilets are a huge hygiene hazard, I would definitely recommend not to use them.

If you are traveling from Bishkek to most anywhere else in Kyrgyzstan, then you will pass by close enough to Burana Tower to warrant making the stop. The Tower, the petroglyphs in the adjacent yard, and the museum do not require much time to visit (1 hour is sufficient). Depending on the day, there may be a eagle hunting demonstration on site. Be aware that the interior steps up to the top of the tower are very steep!

It is a place with great historical value for Kyrgisthan. There is a passage inside the tower to climb up to the top and enjoy the view.

(Translated by Google) A perfect monument in the capital of ancient Turkish history (Original) Eski Türk tarihinin başkentinde mükemmel bir abide

Definitely worth a stop on your way between Bishkek and Issyk Kyl. Burana Tower - all that is left of the city of Balasagun which dates back to the 9th century… it was then ransacked by the mongols and finally destroyed by an earthquake. There is also a museum and collection of Petroglyphs, Balbals and stone equipment.

Historical place. That view is awesome and the way up is so narrow that only one person can fit in and the view from the top is soo refreshing. And especially view is magnificent in snow times ❄️

Awesome preserved Burana Tower of 11th century!!

i was intrigued by the history of the Kara Khanids, the 1st Muslim Turkic Empire (9th~13the Century AD), that i labelled the 2 historical remains, Balasagun Burana Tower and Uzgen Tower, a must visit. it was autumn September 2023, my wishes came to fruition, when l toured Kyrgyzstan, such an amazingly beautiful country, for 2 weeks. The architecture, was ahead of time. The 2 became the reference for future minarets and towers dotting the Turkic world in Central Asia. standing on top at 25m, what is left of the original 45m, i could visualised the importance of the 2 towers to the caravan traders of the Old Silk Road besides functioning s a point of muezzin's call for prayers. Genghis Khan and its uncivilised army razed the Balasagun Fort to ground in the 13th Century. Otherwise, we 21st Century homosapien would have been able to see lots more of Balasagun as the flourishing capital of the empire, and Uzgen as its 2nd capital on the fringes of Ferghana Valley.

About an hour and a half east of Bishkek, Burana Tower is a decent half day trip if you'll be in the area. Bring som for the admittance ticket. The actual tower itself doesn't take long to ascend and see (~10 min) but if you have difficulty with tall steps and dark, confined spaces, I would not advise going to the top. There is only one way up and down, so there can be a wait. There are petroglyphs that predate the tower nearby which are also fascinating. Be mindful when wearing sandals as thistle is everywhere.

interesting place. entrance 60 soms.

One of the historical places in Kyrgyztan. You’ll be amazed when you climb up to the top through a steep very small stairs, it was definitely a challenge for me who’s scared of heights and dark.

amazing day trip from Bishkek... not far from Tokmok... there are also some petroglyphs in the neighbourhood. the view of the tower with the mountains in the background is just breathtaking :) come in April, they have still snowy peaks :) More on my Youtube channel Lex Universe :)

One of the historical places in Kyrgyzstan. The tower is a great representation of the 7th-9th century era. The Climb to the top of the tower ,quite an adventure but rewarding.

Unique place with excellent view and burial place

(Translated by Google) All that was left to the people (Original) Все что оставили народу

(Translated by Google) Islamic architectural tower built on 8-9c. Climb a narrow tube-like spiral staircase to the top. Land lighthouse. A lot of pre-Islamic stone people are gathered around. A smiling bearded male figure holding a sake cup. It resembles a stone man from the Asuka period in Japan. The white stone people in the green plain are beautiful. (Original) 8-9cに建てられたイスラム系建築の塔。頂上まで狭いチューブのような螺旋階段を登ります。陸の灯台。 周りにイスラム以前の石人が沢山集められています。盃を持ち、微笑む髭の男性像。 日本の飛鳥時代の石人に似ています。緑の平野のなかの白い石人たちが美しいです。

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful and at the same time mysterious place. I liked it very much. I advise everyone to visit the Burana tower (Original) Очень красивое и одновременно загадочное место. Очень понравилось. Всем советую посетить башню Бурана

A bit of a drive, but happy to have seen it. The amenities are a bit restricted, but the information panels are good enough. I wouldn't recommend to climb the staircase up to the top if your mobility is limited or if you have vertigo, as very narrow, steep and dark.

Located driving distance outside of Bishkek, Burana Tower is one of Central Asia’s oldest remaining architectural structures. The tower itself is an amazing piece of history. Also at the site is a small museum of artifacts from the region, a yurt with a gift shop, and an outdoor museum with petroglyphs and stone carvings. Highly recommend.

(Translated by Google) Just like that, 😍😍😍 (Original) Просто так, 😍😍😍

(Translated by Google) A very interesting historical place. Only brave people can go upstairs) the passage is very narrow, and the steps are steep. I didn't dare, but the whole family got up. They said that the view from above is very beautiful! (Original) Очень интересное историческое место. Подняться наверх смогут только смелые люди) проход очень узкий, а ступеньки крутые. Я не рискнула, но вся семья поднялась. Сказали, что сверху вид очень красивый!

Interesting very old monuments from the silk road period. Worth a short visit is near Bishkek

(Translated by Google) A place steeped in history! (Original) Место пропитанное историей!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and informative! (Original) Очень интересно и познавательно!

Very interesting and historic place. But the stairs up the top of burana tower are steep, dark and narrow. I tried climbing up but gave up halfway as I didn't want to ruin my holiday with a broken leg.

A historical monument which was built by one of the Kings for his daughter's safety. The stairs to the top is extremely difficult to climb since there is derth of space, strategically designed to ensure that enemies cannot easily attack. It is said that one of the priest predicted that the King's daughter will die by the time she turns 18 and thus the king built this building especially for her safety. Unfortunately, she was poisoned and she died 😢

Really cool place rich with history. Went in mid october, shoulder season, was perfect, only one other group. during summer need to go early because it get heaps and heaps of crowdswhich means getting up those steps take like half an hour etc.

Beautiful tower at the middle of nowhere. It is worth visiting it and knowing the history behind it. 1 hour is enough to see it. You need to pay the entrance fee for the tower and for the museum.

Both the Tower and Balbals are a must see near Bishkek. With limited historical sites around the country, this is easy to access and worth spending a couple of hours at. You can climb the tower and take photos of the Balbal stones, which are very different to what we're used to in Europe.

Excellent historical landmark. Make sure to pay before entering (less than 100 soms) and bring your own guide for a more immersive experience.

it was very inconvenient to climb up, the stairs are quite dangerous, but such a risk is always justified, because there is no other place like it. it was very interesting.

UNESCO recreation of the original tower - quite picturesque on the plains with the Mountains in the background. The winding staircase to climb the tower is extremely narrow and dark. the stairs are very high and place to keep feet is very small. Required a flash light on the way down. People can only go in 1 direction at a time. Either up or down as there is place only for 1 person on a stair at a time. Would not recommend if you are claustrophobic or acrophobic. View from the top of the plains is spectacular. There is also a small museum displaying artefacts found on the site and pictures of the site prior to reconstruction. Also on the site is a full sized yurt. The on site staff explained in great detail on construction of the yurt and how wool is made into fabric. Very interesting. A short walk away from the tower leads to a site of multiple monoliths - which I understand are placed here from various sites. Next to this are a collection of Petroglyphs.

Fun to climb up the tower. English explanations about the history. Field nearby with some petroglyphs and carved stones. Cute museum and gift shop.

Burana tower is a medieval minaret from the late 10th century, included to the UNESCO World Heritage. The place is a bit of a drive a from Bishkek but a nice place to visit, surrounded with balbals - the nomadic ancestral monuments / tombstones. I wouldn’t recommend to climb the stairs at the tower if you are claustrophobic because it’s very steep and pretty dark inside.

Почти ничего не делается, нет нормального туалета, скамеек нормальных. Нужно вкладывать деньги, которые поступают от посетителей для обустройства музея.

(Translated by Google) It's cool in the museum in winter (Original) Зимой прохладно в музее

(Translated by Google) Historical value that we ourselves do not value. Visited with children very nice. It captures the spirit as if you are in ancient times. And the sunrise from the tower is indescribable. Visit our attraction. (Original) Историческая ценность которую мы сами не ценим. Посещали с детьми очень красиво. Дух захватывает как будто находишься в древних веках. А восход солнца с башни это неописуемо. Посетите нашу достопримечательность.

(Translated by Google) I wish the best (Original) Hayırlısı olsun

👍👍👍😍😍😍

(Translated by Google) One of the visiting cards of the Chui Valley, Burana Tower is a monument of the 11-12th century during the existence of the city of Balasagun, a fine example of architecture of that time (Original) Одна из визитных карточек Чуйской долины башня Бурана является памятником 11-12 века во время существования города Баласагун прекрасный пример зодчества того времени

(Translated by Google) A well-preserved historical and architectural monument. It is located on the territory of an ancient settlement, which houses an indoor museum with artifacts, the Burana Tower itself, an open-air museum, etc. I recommend taking a guide - it costs a penny, but much more interesting with him. (Original) Хорошо сохранившийся историко-архитектурный памятник. Расположен на территории древнего городища на котором разместили крытый музей с артефактами, сама Башня Бурана, музей под открытым небом и т.д. рекомендую брать экскурсовода- стоит копейки, но гораздо интереснее с ним.

(Translated by Google) Historical complex, very informative and beautiful (Original) Исторические комплекс, очень познавательно и красиво

(Translated by Google) Our history that every Kyrgyz citizen should visit (Original) Наша история которую посетить должен каждый Кыргызстанец

(Translated by Google) Make the ticket office closer to the tower (Original) Кассу для продажи билетов сделайте по ближе к башню

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A nice historical building, you can go for the art museum close by as well , it's super old building and it was build for the young girl who was daughter of a king to prevent the proffesy from happening,which was that the girl will die once she reaches 16 year old mark.

good place..... environment are aslo good... all

Historical Burana towers. Great scenery but climbing on the tower is difficult due to narrow staircase

A historical place that is worth a visit and easily accessible from Bishkek, climbing the tower is also a challenge, very small stairs

This is a great historical landmark to visit. There are plenty of informational signs throughout the grounds that explain the history of the tower as well as a museum. I'll admit that the climb up the narrow and VERY dark winding staircase causes a LITTLE bit of claustrophobia, but once you reach the top you are rewarded with scenic 360 degree vistas of the surrounding country side! Definitely recommend visiting here if you are in this part of Kyrgyzstan

Nice place, but not much to see apart from the tower and few object's in the museum. The headstone in the field nearby are very interesting.

Not much to see here but an old broken tower. They have a spiral ladder to go up to a hallway which lead to the entrance of the tower. You have to crawl inside a small corridor to go up the the top. From here you can see a very nice view around(again not much to see) The stoneheads around the area are interesting but not something phenomenal. Also interesting are the stone money they have laying around.

Beautiful landmark which has a museum and you can see the tombs as well. By the way, you don’t have to buy the combo entrance + museum ticket. You can just buy the entrance which is much cheaper than the combo. At first they tried to oversell us the combo but thankfully we were aware that you could buy the entrance only.

(Translated by Google) My children are very interested. (Original) Моим детям очень интересно.

(Translated by Google) There is no staff. In the tower you can get stuck narrowly crowded people a lot will not push through the handrails no light no. Terribly shorter. Only for extreme lovers. But you need to visit at least once (Original) Персонала нет.в башне можно застрять узко тесно людей много не протолкнутся поручней нет света нет.ужасно короче.только для экстремалов.но побывать надо хотя бы раз

(Translated by Google) Cool (Original) Круто

A place of both historical significance and natural beauty.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting place, historical monuments, statues. When you enter the minaret, the stairs are not convenient, but what to do if the tower was built like that (Original) Очень интересное место , исторические памятники , статуи . Когда заходишь в минарет не удобная лестница , но что поделать если башню так построили

(Translated by Google) I really like this place because I live here❤️ (Original) Мн очень нравится это место потому что я здесь живу❤️

Important tower for kyrgistan

(Translated by Google) A good place, at least once to look and climb the tower is worth it. (Original) Хорошее место, хотя бы раз взглянуть и подняться на башню стоит.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place of historical heritage (Original) Очень красивое место исторического наследия

(Translated by Google) Story (Original) История

(Translated by Google) Interesting place. There is still so much interesting and unexplored underground. It's a shame that they don't allocate money for excavations. (Original) Интересное место. Под землёй ещё столько интересного и неизведанное. Обидно что не выделяют деньги на раскопки .

(Translated by Google) Cool (Original) Классно

(Translated by Google) It does not indicate capital, number of inhabitants, language and religion of the country (Original) No indica capital, cantidad de habitantes, idioma y religión del país

👍👍👍👍👍👍

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place! (Original) Красивое место!

(Translated by Google) Historic place, clean and well maintained (Original) Историческое место, чисто и ухожено

(Translated by Google) Historical monument, entrance costs 50 som (Original) Исторический памятник, вход стоит 50 сом

(Translated by Google) An inspiring place. Narrow passage, short steps, going up much easier than going down. I advise you to use both legs, and not go down like a 2 year old child otherwise. My leg hurts terribly. I limped for a week and yet it was worth it😁 (Original) Вдохновляющее место. Узкий проход, короткие ступеньки, подниматься намного легче чем спускаться. Советую использовать обе ноги , а не спускаться как 2х летний ребенок иначи. Нога болит жутко😵. Хромала неделю и все же это того стоило😁