- Duration
- 8 days / 7 nights
- Price Per Person
- From $10,500
For visitors making a stop in Bishkek, there are several Soviet-era monuments to see on a walk through town, and the city's nightlife will provide much entertainment after dark. The city's main draw, however, is a comfortable stop on a trek throughout Asia, and one of the best places to pick up tourist visas for surrounding countries. While here, visitors can enjoy a couple of days' worth of sightseeing and activities.
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By day, a collective gathering spot, and the site of a military monument with a changing of the guards once an hour; by night, an open-air karaoke bar with a light and sound fountain show: this city’s center is alive and well at all hours, though visitors should make sure they are travelling in pairs or groups after dark.
For a look back at the early Bishkek days when the city was mostly Slavic, visitors can check out the M Frunze Museum. Located in the former home of General Mikhail Frunze, a World War I and civil war general born in Bishkek, the museum showcases many photographs and displays of old Bishkek.
Visitors can head to Osh Bazaar, the city’s best food bazaar, for a true taste of Kyrgyzstan cuisine, such as locally-made Korean pickled salad or shashlik. To pick up some local crafts and clothes, there are smaller markets open just south of the main location.
Visitors may learn about the communist era in Kyrgyzstan with the permanent display of Soviet artifacts in the State Historical Museum. The museum also showcases the culture of the Kyrgyz people, as well as housing three seasonal exhibits at any given time.
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The gorgeous Asia Mountains Hotel in Bishkek boasts a quaint interior design and tranquil garden surroundings. Centrally-located in the city and close to the main mosque, it’s a perfect location for exploring Bishkek or making an excursion to the jaw-dropping mountains which dominate the skyline around you. The hotel was built in 2001 with a vision of creating a homely atmosphere combined with the sophistication of western architecture and eastern philosophy. Guests can enjoy cute and comfortable rooms, which all have natural wood features throughout and offer spectacular views of the Tien-Shan Mountains (ask for a southern facing room for the best view). There’s also free Wi-Fi throughout, an on-site library, bar, restaurant and swimming pool. Guests should note that this hotel company has two ‘Asia Mountains’ hotels, with this Bishkek branch labeled as number one.
The second in Asia Mountain’s mini-branch of Bishkek hotels is the aptly named ‘Asia Mountains 2’, and this 20-room hotel offers all the charm and comfort of its older brother. Centrally-located, this accommodation is an ideal place to stay - whether your intention is to relax and sightsee in the city or be a little more adventurous and tackle the nearby Tien-Shan Mountains. All the rooms have ensuite bathrooms, air conditioning, telephones, WiFi, satellite TV and a refrigerator. As with the nearby ‘Asia Mountains 1’, the running theme of the rooms is that of wood - including both the furniture and floors. Downstairs there is an impressive hall, complete with restaurant, bar and a fireplace, which is lit in the colder months.
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