Silk Route journey: western China, Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan
China, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan
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Green, mountainous and lake-strewn, Kyrgyzstan is sandwiched between deserts and scorched plains. It’s remarkably untouched in feel, certainly when compared with showier, next-door Uzbekistan. Our specialists have traversed its landscapes by road and on foot, and they’ll draw on this knowledge to plan your visit.
They can suggest experiences for your holiday to Kyrgyzstan that will give you a vivid sense of the Kyrgyz people’s hospitality and traditional nomadic lifestyle. You could stay in a family-run yurt camp in an alpine meadow or on the banks of azure-bright Lake Song-Kul: our specialists have tried and tested various options. Then, if you’re looking to incorporate hiking into your trip to Kyrgyzstan, they’ll advise on the best trails — you could trek past glaciers, or through wildflower-dotted valleys. And, they’ll help you take in quintessential Kyrgyz sights, from the petroglyphs around Lake Issyk-Kul to the stone caravanserai of Tash Rabat.
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Suggested tours for Kyrgyzstan
These tours give you a starting point for what your holiday to Kyrgyzstan could entail. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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Highlights of Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan's mountains & Uzbekistan's architecture
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Suggested activities for Kyrgyzstan
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Kyrgyzstan.
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Ala Archa National Park ![Ala Archa National Park]()
Ala Archa National Park
BishkekAla Archa National Park
Towering over the park are the highest peaks of the Kyrgyz Alatau Range, including Peak Korona (4,860 m) and Semenov Tianshanskii (4,895 m), both higher than anything Europe has to offer.
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Bishkek City Tour ![Market spices, Bishkek]()
Bishkek City Tour
BishkekBishkek City Tour
A tour of this congenial capital makes for an interesting and relaxing day. The city can offer a poignant National History Museum, with exhibits on Kyrgyz victims of Stalin, as well as some interesting displays on Kyrgyz applied arts.
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Altyn Arashan Excursion ![Altyn Arashan, Kyrgyzstan]()
Altyn Arashan Excursion
KarakolAltyn Arashan Excursion
Close to Karakol is the stunning alpine Arashan gorge. This area offers some of the finest hiking in Kyrgyzstan, ranging from the pleasant four to five hour hike up the wooded valley from Ak Suu to the Altyn Arashan plateau, to six-day mountaineering expeditions to the summit of glacial Mt Palatka.
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Kyrgyzstan, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Travel advice
Practical tips for travelling to Kyrgyzstan, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Kyrgyzstan in pictures
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Experience a homestay in Arslanbob -
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Visit deep alpine lakes -
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Go trekking through Ala Archa Canyon -
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Go alpine walking in the Jeti Oghuz Valley
Our expert guides to travelling in Kyrgyzstan
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Kyrgyzstan. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Kyrgyzstan at its best.
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![My travels along the Silk Route]()
My travels along the Silk Route
Travel specialist Nick documented his journey along the ancient Silk Route, taking in the cultures and landscapes of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, from the Gobi Desert to the beautiful mosaic buildings of Samarkand’s Registan Square.
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Trekking holidays in Kyrgyzstan ![Sary Chelek, Kyrgyzstan]()
Trekking holidays in Kyrgyzstan
Trekking holidays in Kyrgyzstan
The Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan is a walker's paradise. If you're planning a walking holiday, let us advise you on the best places to experience its alpine scenery and glaciated valleys.
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The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia ![Kyrgyzstan]()
The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia
The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia
The Silk Route spans a vast area of the globe from China to Uzbekistan. Here, Silk Route specialist John explains why you should focus your energies on Central Asia, and why this region is so fulfilling to explore.
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