Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata
Summary
Tour info
Why take this tour?
• 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. • 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. • 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. • The above package is only a reference, each group can specify its requirement.
What’s included?
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Driver/guide -
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points -
Food and drinks
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Lunch
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 10h
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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.
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