KYRGYZSTAN TRAVEL GUIDE | HOW TO GET AROUND KYRGYZSTAN | MARSHRUTKAS & MORE! - The Tao of David
KYRGYZSTAN TRAVEL GUIDE | How to Get Around Kyrgyzstan - Are you planning a Kyrgyzstan Trip in 2017? Don't know where to start? Worried about Kyrgyzstan Visas, the Currency (Kyrgyzstan Som), Kyrgyzstan Accomodation and How to Get Around Kyrgyzstan?
This video hold all the solutions you need! Check out the best way to get around in Kyrgyzstan on a Marshrutka, regular taxi and shared taxi, plus the overland border crossing from Kyrgyzstan to Kazakhstan.
This is the final video from my Kyrgyzstan series - check out the full playlist here with videos from Bishkek, Kochkor, Bosteri and Lake Issyk Kul -
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# 14 Zijderoute - Kyrgyzstan (Chuy Valley)- Burana Tower - Mountains - Guesthouse (Kochkor)
-- Autoreis Zijderoute In de voetsporen van Marco Polo --
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Visiting Burana Tower (Minaret) in Chuy Valley.
Than…going into the beautiful mountains, visit there a man with his horses, buying dry fish…and finaly arrive in Kochkor in a local guesthouse to have some food and sleep.
Burana Tower
The Burana Tower is a large minaret in the Chuy Valley in northern Kyrgyzstan.
It is located about 80 km east of the country's capital Bishkek, near the town of Tokmok.
The tower, along with grave markers, some earthworks and the remnants of a castle and three mausoleums, is all that remains of the ancient city of Balasagun, which was established by the Karakhanids at the end of the 9th century.
An external staircase and steep, winding stairway inside the tower enables visitors to climb to the top.
The tower was originally 45 m (148 ft) high. However, over the centuries a number of earthquakes caused significant damage to the structure.
The last major earthquake in the 15th century destroyed the top half of the tower, reducing it to its current height of 25m (82 ft).
In the early 1900s, Russian immigrants to the area used some of the bricks from the tower for new building projects.
A renovation project was carried out in the 1970s to restore its foundation and repair the west-facing side of the tower, which was in danger of collapse.
The winding stairway inside the Burana Tower
The entire site, including the mausoleums, castle foundations and grave markers, now functions as museum and there is a small building on the site containing historical information as well as artifacts found at the site and in the surrounding region.
Legend
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A legend connected with the tower says that a witch warned a local king that his newly-born daughter would die once she reached the age of eighteen.
To protect her, he built a tall tower where he sequestered his daughter. No one entered the tower, except the daughter's servant who brought her food. The daughter grew up alone and became a beautiful young lady. One day, however, a poisonous spider was hiding in the food brought by the servant. The spider bit the girl, and she died in the tower, at the age of eighteen.
Kochkor
Kochkor is a town in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul and the Tian Shan region.
Kochkor has recently built a new taxi stand / bus station on the main road.
There you can negotiate shared taxi rides to Bishkek, Naryn City, Balykchi, Cholpon Ata, Kara Kol, and sometimes At Bashi or Jumgal.
If you are looking for a cheap ride, try one of the minivan taxis (also known as mashrutkas) or (if you have lots of time on your hands) one of the buses that runs from Bishkek to At Bashi.
-Get around.
Kochkor is a large village, but can be easily explored on foot.
if you want to visit a nearby village, finding a taxi might be difficult. The best thing to do is walk in the direction you want to go and wave at a passing car if you want them to stop.
If they do give you a ride, it is polite to offer them money for petrol.
There are mashrutkas that run east / west on the main road from one end of the town to the other. But they keep irregular schedules.
Every Saturday, Kochkor holds it Animal Bazaar. There you can view Kyrgyz livestock and observe local farmers buying and selling their animals. The bazaar is also a good place to stock up on any essentials that you might be running low on.
Kochkor's park is a haven of greenery just south of the taxi stand. Within the park are various Soviet era structures in various stages of use. There you will find the Kochkor museum (which may or may not be open), the Wedding Palace, the cinema (now closed), the Cultural Hall (still open and working, inside you will find a billiard hall, library, performance hall, and antique Soviet video games), the Sports Hall, and the famous Men Disco.
Although Kochkor is best described as a gateway community, there is still much to do during your visit.
The best is just to explore. The people are very friendly and willing to strike up a conversation with visitors. If you are looking for more standard tourism fare, visit the CBT office and arrange for one of the local tours.
If purchasing sheep isn't what you came for, Kochkor still can offer the shopping traveler a variety of experiences.
In the center, there are two bazaars, one for food and the other for
But what Kochkor is truely known for is the women's handicraft cooperative, Altyn Kol (Kyrgyz for 'golden hand').
Founded in the mid-90's as a way to provide an alternate source of income for struggling rural families,
Altyn Kol has become world known for its handmade felt carpets (shyrdaks).
ISSYK KUL LAKE | KYRGYZSTAN THINGS TO DO | The Tao of David
Kyrgyzstan is a gorgeous country. Especially when the world's second highest lake, Lake Issyk Kul is located to the north of the country.
In this video, First World Traveller has a beach holiday in Bosteri, on the north shore of Lake Issyk Kul, east of Cholpon-Ata, about 6 hours drive from Bishkek on a Marshrutka. Check out my Airbnb nightmare from hell!
Bosteri is very much a tourist area, primarily frequented by Russian tourists. You can swim in the lake! Although it can be cold even in Summer! A great thing about this area is that you have Lake Issyk Kul on one side and the mountains on the other! Fantastic!
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# 15 Zijderoute - Kyrgyzstan - Cattle Market in Kochkor
Kochkor is a town in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul and the Tian Shan region.
Kochkor has recently built a new taxi stand / bus station on the main road. There you can negotiate shared taxi rides to Bishkek, Naryn City, Balykchi, Cholpon Ata, Kara Kol, and sometimes At Bashi or Jumgal.
If you are looking for a cheap ride, try one of the minivan taxis (also known as mashrutkas) or (if you have lots of time on your hands) one of the buses that runs from Bishkek to At Bashi.
Get around[edit]
Kochkor is a large village, but can be easily explored on foot. However,
if you want to visit a nearby village, finding a taxi might be difficult. The best thing to do is walk in the direction you want to go and wave at a passing car if you want them to stop. If they do give you a ride, it is polite to offer them money for petrol.
There are mashrutkas that run east / west on the main road from one end of the town to the other. But they keep irregular schedules.
See[edit][add listing]
Every Saturday, Kochkor holds it Animal Bazaar. There you can view Kyrgyz livestock and observe local farmers buying and selling their animals. The bazaar is also a good place to stock up on any essentials that you might be running low on.
Kochkor's park is a haven of greenery just south of the taxi stand. Within the park are various Soviet era structures in various stages of use. There you will find the Kochkor museum (which may or may not be open), the Wedding Palace, the cinema (now closed), the Cultural Hall (still open and working, inside you will find a billiard hall, library, performance hall, and antique Soviet video games), the Sports Hall, and the famous Men Disco.
Do[edit][add listing]
Although Kochkor is best described as a gateway community, there is still much to do during your visit.
The best is just to explore. The people are very friendly and willing to strike up a conversation with visitors. If you are looking for more standard tourism fare, visit the CBT office and arrange for one of the local tours.
Buy[edit][add listing]
If purchasing sheep isn't what you came for, Kochkor still can offer the shopping traveler a variety of experiences. In the center, there are two bazaars, one for food and the other for clothes. If you are planning on going up into the mountains and haven't got a pullover, now is the time to get one. Also, stop in the UNIMAG (Universal Magazine) and check out the bargains there.
But what Kochkor is truely known for is the women's handicraft cooperative, Altyn Kol (Kyrgyz for 'golden hand'). Founded in the mid-90's as a way to provide an alternate source of income for struggling rural families, Altyn Kol has become world known for its handmade felt carpets (shyrdaks).
If you are visiting Kyrgyzstan during late May or late November, inquire about their bi-annual exhibition at the Kyrgyz Cultural Museum in Bishkek.
ALA ARCHA NATIONAL PARK | KYRGYZSTAN THINGS TO DO | The Tao of David
Are you planning a trip to Kyrgyzstan in 2017? Looking for Things to Do in Kyrgyzstan in and around the Bishkek area? In this video First World Traveller briefly checks out Ala Archa National Park, a large 200 sq km park roughly 50 minutes south of Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
Ala Archa National Park was established in 1976 and offers numerous activities from hiking and mountain climbing around the various hills, mountains, glaciers and rivers. I went in Summer therefore the views are probably more spectacular in Winter!
The Archa (where the park gets it's name) is a Juniper tree common to the area and Kyrgyzstan's altitude. It was once believed that these trees chase off evil spirits, however if they were planted too close to a house they would suck the energy from those living inside!
Check out more from Kyrgyzstan from Osh Bazaar, Kochkor, Lake Issyk Kul and a Guide to Getting Around Kyrgyzstan!
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LOST IN KYRGYZSTAN 4K
Lost In Kyrgyzstan / Our Video Travel Guide -- bit.ly/2cZuS1z
Sara Izzi and Timur Tugalev, digital nomads and authors of the Travel blog The Lost Avocado.com document for the first time incredible country of Kyrgyzstan.
From Bishkek, Capital of Kyrgyzstan, to the dreaming sceneries of the lake of Song Köl, from Orto Tokoy, a reservoir of turquoise water in the Kochkor District, up to Issik Kul, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Karakol, with its canyons, wild parks and colourful markets.
The seams of the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, drawn by a gentle black pencil, the white sand that embrace alpine lakes lashed by the September breeze, create a magnificent sight that leaves you breathless.
We hope you enjoy the fascinating landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, a Central Asian gem yet to be discovered.
Lost in Kyrgyzstan filmed in 4K with a drone.
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# 12 Zijderoute - Kyrgyzstan, visiting a local market near Bishkek
-- Autoreis Zijderoute (In de voetsporen van Marco Polo) -- (2012)
- Footsteps Travel./Daniel Rooijackers Autoreizen -
Content: Visiting a local market between the city Biskhek and the border of Kazachstan.
Camera & editing: Bert Tromp
Production: Footsteps Travel
Kyrgyzstan April 2017
Trekking in Ala Archa National Park, Arslanbob, and Altyn Arashan in April 2017
Kirgistan - im Sprung erobert
Musik: Brad Sucks - Making me nervous
Die Idee ist nicht besonders neu, denn ein youtube-Video namens Where the hell is Matt? zeigt besagten Matt, wie er auf der ganzen Welt vor tollen Kulissen und Landschaften tanzt. Tanzen gab es also schon... Also machen wir den ganzen Spaß mit hüpfen und springen. Man wird zwar hier und da etwas belächelt, nach dem Motto komische Touristen, aber die meisten finden es auch witzig. So denn, Vorhang auf für das etwas andere Urlaubsvideo...
e:motion up your video
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Ethno Village and Manaschi - Kyrgyzstan 4K Travel Channel
Between the bank of Issyk-Kul and the road to Karakol, we come across a fenced area. Its purpose is not obvious at first glance.
One might think, that the buildings are remnants of the Soviet era, but that is not the case. These are the remains of a planned Ethno village, planned around the turn of the millennium. Unfortunately, the investor ran out of money.
Since then, the complex decays. A drone flight over the terrain shows the true dimensions of the complex.
Beyond the road, are already the foothill of the Tian Shan Mountains. The statue of a manaschi sits enthroned on one of the hills.
Manaschis are people who pass on the Epic of Manas by word of mouth, over centuries.
The Epic of Manas is the most important work of classical Kyrgyz literature. It is about the fight of the mythical popular hero Manas against the Uyghurs. It covers 500,000 verses. Only in 1885, one wrote down the first version. Today there are around 65 different versions of the work. Manas was said to have been born and buried in the city of Talas. The mausoleum was probably built in 1334.
In 2013, the Epic of Manas was included in UNESCO's List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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Zwischen dem Ufer des Yssykköl und der Straße nach Karakol liegt ein eingezäuntes Gelände. Der Verwendungszweck ist auf den ersten Blick nicht zu erkennen.
Oft werden die Bauwerke für Überreste aus der Sowjetzeit gehalten, dem ist aber nicht so. Es sind die Überreste eines geplanten Ethno-Dorfes, das um die Jahrtausendwende geplant wurde. Leider ging dem Investor dann aber das Geld aus.
Seither verrotten die Anlagen. Ein Flug mit der Drohne über das Gelände zeigt die wahren Dimensionen des Geländes.
Hinter der Straße geht das Gelände in ein hügeliges Vorland des Tian Shan Gebirges über. Auf einem dieser Hügel sitzt die Figur eines Manastschi.
Das sind jene Menschen, die über Jahrhunderte mündlich das Manas Epos übermittelt haben.
Das Manas Epos ist ist das wichtigste Werk der klassischen kirgisischen Literatur. Es handelt vom Kampf des mythischen Volkshelden Manas gegen die Uiguren. Es umfasst 500.000 Verse. Erst 1885 wurde eine erste Version schriftlich niedergelegt. Heute existieren rund 65 verschiedene Versionen des Werks. Manas soll in der Stadt Talas geboren und beerdigt worden sein. Das Mausoleum wurde vermutlich 1334 errichtet.
Das Manas Epos wurde 2013 in die Repräsentative Liste des Immateriellen Kulturerbes der Menschheit der UNESCO aufgenommen.
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