Best places in Issyk-Kul Region

Discover the best places in Issyk-Kul Region, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 512 places in the region.

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"Altyn Kumara"
Cafe
👍👍 The hospitality of the staff at this restaurant is special. They will do their best to explain to us foreigners in English. I'm Japanese, they tell me what they know about Japan and try to understand us. The inside of the restaurant is clean and fashionable. The time to serve food is a little lat...
$$ $$
4.80 (4.2K reviews)
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Fairytale canyon "Skazka"
Tourist attraction
👍👍 We were not planning to visit Skazka but while we were driving I saw the sign and followed it. I can say it is one of the best places I saw in Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, the view is stunning and the rocks are gorgeous. It was a little bit warm but we enjoyed it. Please make sure to have a good car such as 4*4 t...
4.80 (1.1K reviews)
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Dastorkon (Дасторкон)
Restaurant
👍👍 Wonderfully local food with an authentic interior. I came here 4 times and the staff knew exactly what to do so you get your food super fast!
$$ $$
4.70 (4.3K reviews)
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Issyk Kul
Lake
Expansive alpine lake surrounded by snow-capped peaks known for its scenic shoreline & trails.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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"Karakol" Ski Base
Ski resort
👍👍 One of the BEST & CHEAPEST place in the world for skiing. We rented out the ski gears and accessories in Karakul. I guess it is expensive here. If you pay 900 Som you can Ski the entire day and access the cable car as well.. Timings is from 9am to 4pm. It was our first experience skiing in real snow...
4.70 (1.8K reviews)
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Altyn-Arashan
Nature preserve
Picturesque wildlife reserve known for its hot spring, alpine meadows & forested mountain slopes.
4.80 (396 reviews)
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Yakht-Klub "Kruiz"
Boat club
👍👍 Wonderful experience we had. The trip started at 3 pm local time. After a 25-minute journey, they stopped for a quick dip. It's a pleasure to take a bath @ Lake. Even if you are a swimmer, you have been supplied with life jackets. Most importantly, no jump and dive..!
4.70 (766 reviews)
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Bar "The Hut Хижина"
Bar
👍👍 This place is an absolute zoooone! Nurs is a legend and you'll feel like a regular at this bar in no time. Good cold beers, foosball and some cheeky cocktails for when you really want to turn it up a notch. Seriously, this place is the snow town hangout spot you're looking for. 🤙
4.90 (244 reviews)
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Rukh Ordo
Cultural center
👍 Nice museum next to the shores of Issyk-Kul honoring the heritage of Kyrgyzstan and the tolerance of the world’s religions. Entrance fee 100 som
4.60 (1.9K reviews)
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Hippodrome Cholpon-Ata
Stadium
👍👍 Modern. Beautiful. It is a pity that not in Bishkek
4.60 (1.6K reviews)
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Barskoon Waterfall
Nature preserve
👍👍 When in the south of Issyk Kul lake, definitely make a stop at the Barskoon Valley and go hike up to the Barskoon waterfall. You can go completely the way up which will take you a few hours, or you can already see a bit of the waterfall just after 30 mins of hiking. I visited in May and unfortunate...
4.80 (313 reviews)
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Dungan Mosque
Mosque
Vibrantly colored wooden mosque in a Chinese style, built without nails in 1910.
4.60 (1.3K reviews)
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Karakol Lighthouse
Coffee shop
👍👍 Bright and light! Was today so amazing 3rd time I have visited this place, can call it WOW. Guys you made my day fun and memorable. You have exeed my expectations. A lot of things for Christmas it's very exiding and surprise. Owner of lighthouse is so nice with customers every time on duty keep mov...
$$ $$
4.70 (460 reviews)
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
Russian Orthodox church
👍 From outside it’s a super nice church. I like the wooden look, convinces with the colorful tops and the golden tips. Inside is okay. I didn’t like the fact that they sell candles to visitors, who light the candles for someone, and as soon as the visitor leaves the church, they blow the flame and reu...
4.60 (679 reviews)
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Kyrchyn Zhailoo ethnic village
Historical landmark
🫤 A very touristic place made for bigger groups like bus-tours. Everything looks nice maybe, but very artificial. They torment the birds and the horses just to make money out of it. The birds get chained on super short chains and their eyes get blindfolded. The Yurts look nice. But artificial made as...
4.70 (346 reviews)
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Tsentr Otdykha Raduga Issyk-Kul'
Hotel
Relaxed lakefront resort with a beach, a spa & an outdoor pool, plus 2 restaurants & 4 bars.
4.50 (1.9K reviews)
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Karven
Hotel
Casual beachfront resort with 3 restaurants, a water park & a bowling alley, plus free breakfast.
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Центр Отдыха Каприз
Hotel
Relaxed resort featuring sports courts, a beachfront sushi bar & a spa, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
$90/night
4.50 (1.4K reviews)
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Hotel Raduga
👍👍 It is a great place with a very green and nice territory. Lots of flowers and fur trees fuse in a smell that makes you feel happy. The resort has a playground for children, two swimming pools, several restaurants. A good choice for summer vacation.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Chon-Aksu
River
4.80 (197 reviews)
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