Bishkek & the Chui Valley
Ala Archa National Park
A rugged alpine gorge just 40 km from Bishkek, with glaciers, peaks and hiking trails.
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Bishkek & the Chui Valley
The northern valley around Bishkek is flat and green, with the Tian Shan rising abruptly to the south.
Landmarks in Bishkek & the Chui Valley
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UNESCO World Heritage Bishkek & the Chui Valley
Burana Tower
An eleventh-century minaret near Tokmok, all that remains of the Silk Road city of Balasagun. Nearby is a field of ancient stone grave markers called balbals.