Landmarks

It has a powerful beak and strong legs with long claws. The golden eagle is several times larger and stronger than a falcon — it is […]

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 […]

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 […]

Adjacent to the Burana Tower, the archaeological complex features ancient ruins, petroglyphs, and balbals (stone statues), providing a glimpse into the rich past of Central Asia. […]

Located near Tokmok in Chuy Region, the Burana Tower is a surviving minaret from the ancient city of Balasagun. Dating back to the 11th century, it […]

A pristine and less explored peak in the Terskey Ala-Too Range. It offers peaceful, uncrowded trekking routes and panoramic mountain views. Coordinates: 42.3172, 78.2651 Suitable for […]