Alamedin Zone is located 25 km from Bishkek in the valley of the same name and the surrounding area.
At the beginning of the Alamedin gorge is the "Frunze" forestry and the ski Chon-Tash base (1200 m). Beyond the "Wolf Gates," the gorge opens up. After 5-6 km, in the area of the springs, the valley of the river gradually narrows. The hills transition into steep, craggy cliffs, polished by wind and water. They resemble the ruins of ancient fortresses. In the middle part of the gorge, at an altitude of 1891 m, there is a recreation house based on hot (53°) mineral springs. From the left branch of the gorge, a grove emerges. A suspension bridge crosses the river.
As the altitude increases (1800 m), small sparse forests of juniper and shrubs gradually transition into juniper thickets (2000 m). The abundance of beautiful glades with babbling brooks surrounded by groups of trees, with the pleasant rustle of leaves in the gusts of wind and the scent of juniper forests, turns them into comfortable places for leisurely relaxation. The river in this section is fast, which adds to its special appeal. Occasionally, dull thuds can be heard from stones colliding, which the swift water does not allow to rest peacefully. The steeply rising gorge widens at its sources into a valley — the Salyk tract, overgrown with a variety of alpine meadow grasses and adorned with picturesque scattered rock fragments. The river spreads widely across the valley floor. In the upper part of the left bank of the gorge, in a narrow gorge framed by cliffs, there is a small waterfall.
Two powerful peaks, Usenchenka (4650 m) and Kyrgyzstan (4860 m), which are clearly visible from Frunze and the Chui Valley, are located above the Salyk glacier in the upper reaches of the right tributary of the same name. At the upper reaches of Ashuu-Tora is the Alamedin Eastern Pass (3776 m), leading to Western Karakol. Above the zone rises the highest point of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too ridge — Semenov-Tian-Shansky Peak (4874 m). This name was given by Mushketov back at the beginning of the century and has become established among climbers, but in 1943, a topographer caused confusion by naming it the Western Alamedin Peak.
Chunkurchak Gorge (bowl-shaped) is located to the left of the Alamedin River. Initially very narrow and rocky, it gradually widens to form the spacious Tatyr valley with smooth, rounded slopes. The road climbs in a picturesque serpentine. Around is emerald greenery, occasionally intersected by outcrops of red rocks. The lower bowl ends at a narrow gorge. Cliffs up to 200 m high rise almost vertically. The raging river, "licking" the foot of the cliffs, occupies the entire narrow part. The riverbed sharply gains height. After the dark gorge, a stunning view opens up onto the bright, vast upper bowl. The gentle slopes are covered with a green carpet of grass, decorated with bright spots of flowers and picturesque thickets of juniper. The tulips are especially pleasing with their brightness and beauty.
Kyrgyzstan is home to 22 species of wild tulips, 8 of which are listed in the Red Book. In April-May, they begin their festive parade. Among them is the famous Greig's tulip ("royal tulip"), distinguished by its enormous (up to 15-18 cm in diameter) fiery flowers, which contrast sharply against the bright greenery. Kaufmann's tulip has a white flower with a diameter of up to 10 cm. Zinaida's tulip is bright red on the outside with green veins, and golden yellow on the inside. These flowers have suffered greatly from careless tourists — some species are at risk of complete extinction.
To protect the habitats of tulips and other rare plants, the state botanical reserve Chunkurchak has been established, located east of the village of Tash-Debe.
In the upper reaches, the Chunkurchak River is called Baychechek (snowdrop), which originates from the glacier of the same name. From the right bank of the upper bowl, one can descend to the Alamedin River near the recreation house, and through the depressions of the left bank of the valley along the road to the Ooruu-Sai and Malinovoe (Ber-Bulak) gorges.
The beginning of the Malinovoe Gorge is located behind the village of Tash-Debye near the recreation house. The mouth of the gorge starts with a narrow passage — the so-called "gates." Just above, there are springs. The valley is completely overgrown with various types of shrubs — rose hips, barberries, honeysuckles, raspberries. After walking 2-3 kilometers along the river flowing through the bottom of the gorge, one can encounter a small waterfall. Between the Chunkurchak and Malinovoe gorges lies the mountain Shekule (2150 m), which juts into the Baytyk Valley — a unique panoramic point for viewing the city and surroundings. Near Malinovoe is the Ooruu-Sai gorge, at the upper part of which is the ski base of the same name with lifts.
To the right of the Alamedin Gorge in the eastern part of the Baytyk Valley are the extensive tracts of Norus (first day of spring) and Toguz-Bulak ("nine springs"). These tracts consist of grassy moraines and have a slope to the north, transitioning into the valley floor, while the upper parts rise to the ridge of the Alamedin spur of the Kyrgyz Ala-Too range. These tracts are advisable to use in winter for skiing.
From the passes in the upper part, one can descend into the "Issyk-Ata" and "Ala-Archa" zones. From the highest points, a beautiful view opens up onto glaciers and surrounding snowy peaks: the Western (4650 m) and Eastern (4619 m) Alamedin walls, Korona (4660 m), Skrjabin Peak (4660 m), Baychechek (4525 m), and Uchitel (4530 m).
The nature of this zone is extraordinarily interesting. Here you will see Ashuu-Tor lakes in the same-name gorge and Altyn-Tor on the left tributary of the Alamedin River; waterfalls of the Malinovoe gorge and Ooruu-Sai up to 10 m high. The largest of them is Koguchken-Sugat ("dove watering place"; 30 m), which falls amidst picturesque cliffs, scattering myriads of sparkling droplets, saturating the air with life-giving moisture. It has been declared a state natural monument.
2.5 km north of the village of N. Serafimovka on the western slope of the Jeldy-Suu River is the Great Salt Cave, 420 m long, where table salt was previously mined. According to specialists, it has favorable conditions and can be used for speleotherapy. Not far from it, at an altitude of 1000 m, is the hydrogen sulfide spring Jeldy-Suu (Serafimovsky).
Within the zone are hunting farms "Chumys," "Norus," "Alamedin," where licensed hunting of ibex and partridges is organized.
