Tag: “Kyrgyz Republic”

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  1. Tash Rabat

    Tash Rabat is a stone fortress/caravanserai dating from either the 13th or 15th century (depending on the source), which was once a prominent stop on the silk road. Tash Rabat is only about 60km from the city of Naryn; however, due to the quality of the roads, the trip takes about two and a half hours.

  2. CBT Kochkor / Altyn Kol Shop

    Located in the center of the small village of Kochkor, CBT Kochkor will arrange homestays, horse-trekking, hikes and more for those interested. Additionally, they work in cooperation with the Altyn Kol group, which provides a place for local women to sell their handmade traditional felt goods, specifically shyrdaks, traditional Kyrgyz rugs.

  3. Valley of the Flowers

    Located less then an hour outside of Karakol near the small village of Jeti Oguz is the Valley of the Flowers. The best time to visit is during late May and June.

  4. Tuz-Kul (Salt Lake)

    Tuz-Kul is a salt lake (the name literally means 'salt lake' in Kyrgyz) located less than a kilometer from the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. Locals claim that floating in the salt lake will cure all of your ills, and while that is debatable, you'll certainly float.

  5. Charles Bridge 1

    A Gothic stone bridge across the Moldova river that connects the Old Town and Malá Strana in Prague.

  6. Charles Bridge 2

    Approaching the bridge by river boat.

  7. Prague, Czech Republic

    Chandelier shop in Old Town Square

  8. Sedlec Ossuary

  9. Victory Statue

    Statue at the National Theatre in Prague

  10. Jan Hus Statue

    Jan Hus Statue, old city square of Prague