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The shimmering Lake Issyk-Kul and the towering Tian Shan Mountains are two of the biggest draws for travelers in Kyrgyzstan, and they dominate the eastern portion of the country.

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• Balykchy — the gateway to Issyk Kul, Balykchy is a former fishing town with a train service from Bishkek through a beautiful pass
• Cholpon-Ata — an upscale summer resort surrounded by mountains
• Kadji Sai — a small lakeside picturesque town where you can have a radioactive bath (literally!)
• Karakol — one of the gems of Issyk Kul, this was originally a Slavic settlement with a wealth of outdoor sports available
• Kochkor — a small village with a park containing various Soviet structures, and a local animal bazaar, as well as an entry of point for Song Kul
• Naryn — city bisected by Narin River, flowing through a beautiful gorge
• Tamchy — mainly a beach resort, overnight yurt stays and horseback riding trips can be arranged here, too
• Tamga — town with a red sand beach; named after the nearby petroglyphs

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• Lake Chatyr Kul — a scenic alpine lake with a high level of biodiversity
• Lake Issyk Kul — surrounded by the massive snowcapped Tian Shan, this is the main attraction of the region (and the country, for that matter) with a touristy north shore and a rugged south shore
• Lake Song Kul — a beautiful yet rather inaccessible alpine lake, trips there are only feasible during summer months
• Tash Rabat — an ancient caravanserai on the Silk Road, close to Torugart Pass

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