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Karakol through centuries

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Karakol through centuries

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28 Dec
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Highlights

Explore Karakol's history and key sites effortlessly. Gain detailed insights into the impact of trade routes on global politics, uncovering cause-and-effect relationships. Discover how to experience the abundant natural wonders surrounding Karakol. Join this tour for an enriching adventure.

Itinerary

  • Karakol Historical Museum

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Let's start the tour at the Historical Museum, where we'll delve into the antique treasures of the Kyrgyz people. We'll explore the Kyrgyz people's involvement in events that left an impact on world history, such as the fall of Constantinople. We'll closely examine the distinctive ways of life reflected in the material culture objects.
  • Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Cathederal

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The locals refer to these structures as "Russian houses," which in Russia itself would be called "Ukrainian mazankas (houses)." However, a wooden church, built from massive trunks of highland spruce trees, adorned with geometric decorations, closely resembles traditional Russian log houses. This spiritual center has been a focal point of attraction for the Russian-speaking population of the region. Surrounding the church, there's a flower garden where they still love to spend their time to this day.
  • Dungan Mosque

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Near the historical district of Karakol, we'll hop on a municipal bus to reach the historical suburb. On the way, we'll be greeted by the sight of the Dungan Mosque, one of only four buildings of its kind in the world. This religious structure was built by Chinese Muslims who fled from China due to the pressures of the central government. The Tsarist government agreed to resettle them on the eastern shores of Lake Issyk-Kul. The Dungan Mosque is a fascinating blend of Chinese architecture and Muslim sanctity, constructed entirely without the use of any metallic parts. If the group desires, we can arrange for a taxi instead of using the municipal transport, with prices varying depending on the season and time of day.
  • Nikolai Przhevalsky Museum

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    At the Przhevalsky Traveler's Museum, we will explore artifacts related to the wave of Great Geographical Discoveries that reached the most remote corners of the planet, including the Tian Shan, Tibet, and the Gobi Desert. Przhevalsky, in many ways, embodied the behavioral prototype of modern "digital nomads." How did this manifest? However, the Russian imperial government did not fully utilize his discoveries for various reasons. It's interesting to note that Central Asia was the only region in Tsarist Russia where cities were named after explorers, a tribute to the significance and impact of their expeditions in the region.
  • Monument N.M. Przhevalsky

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The monument is surrounded by a unique, locally distinctive, shady countryside park with its own irrigation system. Here we delve into the historical materials that reveal the interconnectedness of events shaping the destiny of the entire continent, intertwined with the Great Silk Road's legacy. Discover the rise and fall of empires, from the Byzantine Empire's collapse to the emergence of the Russian Empire and the birth of independent nations that followed. But the adventure doesn't end there! As part of our tour, I provide detailed recommendations on when and how to explore the surrounding attractions of Karakol. Visit the majestic Jety-Oguz Gorge, immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Altyn Arashan, relax in the rejuvenating Ak-Suu thermal baths, or hit the slopes at the renowned Karakol Ski Resort. Come and unlock the secrets of Karakol's past, where the stories of travelers, empires, and the Silk Road converge.

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Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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