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From the road, Bishkek is almost obscured by trees. It is one of the world’s greenest capitals and has a reputation for being laid-back and welcoming to visitors.
Though there are plentiful signs of the city's Soviet past — including a giant statue of Lenin pointing toward the Parliament — the general feel is of a regional, agricultural industrial center that has, quite unexpectedly, had political status thrust upon it.
Accommodation in Bishkek
The best hotels in Kyrgyzstan can be found here, a welcome respite after the long road from China, as well as some interesting sights including the atmospheric Russian Orthodox Church and the sprawling Osh Bazaar.
The city’s backdrop of spectacular snow-capped mountains hints at the wonderful outdoor opportunities that lie beyond, and less than an hour away at Ala Archa anything from gentle riverside strolls to glacier treks await.
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Places near Bishkek
- Song-Kul 124 kilometers away
- Issyk-Kul 137 kilometers away
- Arslanbob 220 kilometers away
- Tash Rabat 237 kilometers away
- Osh 302 kilometers away
- Karakol 314 kilometers away
- The Inylchek Glacier 452 kilometers away
Photos of Bishkek
Accommodation choices for Bishkek
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Bishkek. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Silk Road Lodge
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Hyatt Regency Hotel
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Ideas for experiencing Bishkek
Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Bishkek, and which use the best local guides.
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Ala Archa National Park Ala Archa National Park
Ala Archa National Park
Towering over the park are the highest peaks of the Kyrgyz Alatau Range, including Korona Peak (4,860 m) and Semenov Tian Shansky (4,895 m), both higher than anything Europe has to offer.
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Bishkek City Tour Bishkek City Tour
Bishkek City Tour
A tour of this congenial capital makes for an interesting and relaxing day. The city can offer a poignant National History Museum, with exhibits on Kyrgyz victims of Stalin, as well as some interesting displays on Kyrgyz applied arts.
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