Balykchy, Ysyk-Köl Oblasty, Kyrgyzstan

2 places to see in this region.

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   1. Lake Issyk Kul

   If you look at a map of Kyrgyzstan, you cannot miss Lake Issyk Kul, the largest lake in the country, located in its northeastern quadrant.

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   2. The Sacred Spring

   Atop a mountain pass in Kyrgyzstan, between the village of Chong Kemin and the town of Balykchy, lies a sacred spring.