Our guide and drives will pick you up from hotel at 9am.After 1hr, you will reach Burana Tower and spend 1.5 hours there. Our guide will introduce you the historic background of Burana Tower, and you can enjoy the beautiful scene there. After that, you will have lunch in a local restaurant and take 3 hours to Cholpon-Alta. In Cholpon Alta, you can visit the Stadium of the World Nomad Games, ride horses, go to the beach...It takes 2 hours, then you will return to the car and go back to Bishkek (to your hotel or any other places in Bishkek as your request).
Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata
Summary Description
Description
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Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, Burana Tower is a UNESCO World heritage site. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun.
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The tower was originally 45m high, however over centuries, a number of earthquakes damaged the structure of the tower, and it now remains 25m high.
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Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as “Olympics for Nomads”) are held. There you will find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as well as sandy beaches and springs.
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The above package is only a reference, each group can specify its requirement.
Included / Excluded
- Driver/guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Duration: 10h
- Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
FAQ
What is the Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata cancellation policy?
Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
How much time do I need for Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata?
On average, this experience will take approximately 10h.
Which company provides Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata?
Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata is hosted by New Way Service. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
How much is Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata?
Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata price starts from $114.43.
About operator:
We are a group of fun-loving people from Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and China waiting to introduce this beautiful, colorful, and what some may consider, mysterious country of Kyrgyzstan to you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 10 hours
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