Landmarks

Savor Uyghur hand-pulled noodles (laghman), spicy kebabs, and flavorful stews, representing one of Central Asia’s richest food cultures. Coordinates: 42.4855, 78.3882 Available in local cultural dinners.

Experience hearty Cossack cuisine, reflecting Russian culinary traditions, with dishes like pelmeni, borscht, and homemade pastries. Coordinates: 42.4852, 78.3860 Usually available upon group booking in Karakol.

Enjoy a feast of colorful and flavorful Dungan dishes such as laghman noodles, dumplings, and spicy salads, often hosted by Dungan families in Karakol. Coordinates: 42.4901, […]

Taste authentic Kyrgyz cuisine including dishes like beshbarmak, kuurdak, boorsok, and shorpo. Hosted by local families or at traditional guesthouses. Coordinates: 42.4897, 78.3816 Reservations recommended. Available […]

Witness the ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles. In Bokonbaevo village on Issyk-Kul’s southern shore, local hunters demonstrate the skills passed down through generations. Coordinates: […]

The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a beautiful wooden Russian Orthodox Church built in the late 19th century, symbolizing the cultural diversity of Karakol. Coordinates: 42.4867, 78.3962 […]

Built by the Dungan community in 1907, this wooden mosque was constructed without using nails. Its colorful Chinese-style architecture makes it a unique religious site in […]