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Cholpon Ata is a summer resort on the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kul. In summer it is quite crowded, full of wealthy Kazakhs, Russian and a few locals.

[edit] Get in

Taxi from Bishkek (3-4 hours, 1500 som per car, September 2009), marshrutka from Bishkek (6 hours, 250 soms per person, September 2009)

[edit] By plane

In Tamchi, 15 km to the east is small airport serving for tourists in summer

[edit][add listing] See

Old petroglyphs, highest peaks of this part of Tian-Shan

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit][add listing] Buy

There are several ATMs in Cholpon Ata but most only take VISA. For MasterCard head to the bank located opposite UniCredit bank, by the eastern bus stop (going to Karakol).

[edit][add listing] Eat

Sambucca Cafe Nice restaurant with live music in the summer (note there may be a 50 som charge for the music) located on the left side of the main road heading to Karakol, almost opposite Zodiac. Try the great "Jarovnya" - meat on a hot iron plate. Mains 200-300 som.

Asian place At the end of Gorky, on the left side. The Chinese chef serves up great lakhman and shashlyk as well as other local specialties. Very popular. Mains 150-200 som.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Pegasus Guesthouse, Sovetskaya 81 (On the main road between the bus stations). Friendly but reserved host who specialises in horse tours. Rooms are comfortable with outside toilet and shower. Great meals. 350 som per night  edit

[edit] Get out

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