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National Geographic Traveler included Kyrgyzstan in the top twenty travel destinations of 2016.
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National Geographic Traveler included Kyrgyzstan in the top twenty travel destinations of 2016.

Kyrgyzstan has been included in the top twenty tourist destinations of 2016 by National Geographic Traveler. According to the website travel.ru, in Kyrgyzstan, home to the famous high-altitude Issyk-Kul Lake, the editors of National Geographic Traveler recommend seeing the stone sculptures of Balbals near the city of Tokmok, visiting the Osh Bazaar in Bishkek, trekking and horseback expeditions in the Tian Shan mountains, and enjoying the relict forests, radon springs, and alpine pastures. It

16.03.2016, 10:27
Financial Times: Kyrgyzstan Ranks Among the Top 7 Countries to Travel to in 2016
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Financial Times: Kyrgyzstan Ranks Among the Top 7 Countries to Travel to in 2016

The international business newspaper Financial Times recommended its readers to visit Kyrgyzstan in 2016, which is well-suited with its nomadic culture and beautiful landscapes of mountains, lakes, and forests. The seven key countries also included Sri Lanka, Peru, Greenland, Brazil, Cuba, and South Africa, and the list was formed based on the opinions of leaders in the tourism industry.

02.01.2016, 15:57
International flight passengers are now required to pay airports in Kyrgyzstan $15.
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International flight passengers are now required to pay airports in Kyrgyzstan $15.

Starting from 2016, international flight passengers will be required to pay a fee of $15 to the airports of Bishkek and Osh. This government order was signed by the Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev. It is noted that the initiative to raise the additional fees from $10 to $15 came from the OJSC "Manas International Airport" (MIA), whose employees developed the draft resolution and then presented it for public discussion. According to the airport management, the increase in

15.12.2015, 13:36
Kyrgyzstan Wants to Replace Turkey and Egypt for Russian Tourists
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Kyrgyzstan Wants to Replace Turkey and Egypt for Russian Tourists

The Tourism Department of the Ministry of Culture of Kyrgyzstan has sent several official letters to its colleagues in Russia, describing the tourist advantages of vacationing in Kyrgyzstan and the potential for its development. – Given the current situation, labor collectives and ordinary citizens can vacation in our country. At the same time, we are suggesting that the owners and managers of our sanatoriums and resorts lower prices, as there are currently few vacationers,” explained Deputy

10.12.2015, 12:30
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan agreed on the construction of the Almaty – Cholpon-Ata highway.
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Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan agreed on the construction of the Almaty – Cholpon-Ata highway.

The Prime Ministers of Kazakhstan, Karim Massimov, and Kyrgyzstan, Temir Sariev, discussed issues related to the construction of the Almaty – Cholpon-Ata highway during their meeting in Cholpon-Ata, which will directly connect the southern capital of Kazakhstan with the Kyrgyz jewel – Lake Issyk-Kul. – Currently, there is a direct flight from Almaty to Tamchy, but that is not enough, – said Temir Sariev. – It is necessary to build a high-speed road from Almaty to Cholpon-Ata. The road will

08.10.2015, 20:35
A New Train for Tourists Will Run from Tashkent to Lake Issyk-Kul
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A New Train for Tourists Will Run from Tashkent to Lake Issyk-Kul

Starting August 16, Uzbekistan will launch a tourist train running on the route "Tashkent - Balykchy". According to "Uzbekistan Railways", the train will depart from Tashkent on August 16, 23, and 30 at 13:27. - The arrival time in Balykchy will be on August 17, 24, and 31 at 12:44. In the opposite direction, the train will leave on August 18, 25, and September 1 at 02:55. The arrival time in Tashkent the next day will be at 07:43, - report Uzbek railway workers.

08.10.2015, 19:55
Issyk-Kul Ranked Among the Top Five Most Visited Resorts in the Near Abroad for Russians
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Issyk-Kul Ranked Among the Top Five Most Visited Resorts in the Near Abroad for Russians

Cholpon-Ata has entered the top five most visited resorts of the near abroad among Russians. The ranking was compiled by the online service Oktogo.ru based on hotel booking data for stays from August 1 to 31 of this year. The creators of the ranking note that they only considered tourists traveling independently, without the assistance of travel agencies. According to the website, the most popular vacation spot among Russians in the near abroad is Batumi (Georgia). Following are (Abkhazia),

08.10.2015, 19:40
House on Wheels
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House on Wheels

When traveling to distant cities and countries, people prefer different modes of transportation. Some travel by planes, trains, or cars, while others… in their own house on wheels. It is in such motorhomes that a group of tourists from Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands reached Central Asia, particularly Kyrgyzstan. Kristina Molotnikova, who accompanies the groups, told us about the features of this type of tourism. - A house on wheels is like a small apartment that you can travel in.

08.10.2015, 19:05
The construction of the "Almaty – Cholpon-Ata" road will be completed by the beginning of 2017.
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The construction of the "Almaty – Cholpon-Ata" road will be completed by the beginning of 2017.

The length of the new highway 'Almaty – Issyk-Kul' will be 280 kilometers. These figures are provided in the agreement between the governments of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan regarding the construction of the new road. The project states that the route will pass through the village of Mikhailovka in Kazakhstan, then through the Kyrgyz cities of Kemin and Balykchy to Cholpon-Ata. To implement this project, it will be necessary to lay 48 kilometers of new road. The Kazakh side will also

08.10.2015, 17:45
Tourism Season – 2015: What Does Kyrgyzstan Expect?
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Tourism Season – 2015: What Does Kyrgyzstan Expect?

Countries that earn income from the tourism industry are concerned about a sharp decline in interest from foreign tourists due to the global crisis. Experts confirm this downward trend. Kyrgyzstan, on the other hand, remains optimistic. Quite the opposite: industry specialists hope that in 2015, the republic will be visited by many more foreigners than the previous year.

21.08.2015, 22:32
The updated "Issyk-Kul" airport welcomes its first flights.
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The updated "Issyk-Kul" airport welcomes its first flights.

Issyk-Kul Region – Bakyt Tolkanov. The renovated "Issyk-Kul" airport in Tamchy has begun receiving flights. This was reported to journalists by the former executive director of the reconstruction project of the "Issyk-Kul" international airport, Monoldor Isakov, on Tuesday.

03.06.2015, 23:23
The Kyrgyz Pavilion Caused a Stir in Milan
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The Kyrgyz Pavilion Caused a Stir in Milan

The Kyrgyz pavilion at the "EXPO-2015" exhibition in Milan is experiencing a large number of visitors, reported the country officer from Kyrgyzstan, Timur Voynov. He noted that some difficulties with the opening were overcome, but today there is a huge number of visitors. “The design and modern technical installation of our exhibition attract the attention of the guests. It is flattering to hear their feedback, and compared to other pavilions, people spend more time with us — about

22.05.2015, 02:45
Kyrgyzstan Prepares for the Opening of the Summer Tourist Season
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Kyrgyzstan Prepares for the Opening of the Summer Tourist Season

A meeting of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic was held to address the issues of preparing and conducting the new summer tourist season in 2015, with the participation of all state agencies, local governments, and tourism associations of the Kyrgyz Republic. Vice Prime Minister - Minister of the Kyrgyz Republic Damira Niyazalieva noted that one of the most pressing issues on the agenda is ensuring the safety of tourists and improving service in the tourism sector. “Tour operators must

16.04.2015, 05:57
Improving the Quality of Services in the Tourism Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic
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Improving the Quality of Services in the Tourism Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic

In order to improve the quality of services provided in the tourism sector, the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information, and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, conducted service training for enterprises in the tourism sector of the Kyrgyz Republic with the participation of 6 international-class trainers from the Republic of Turkey.

13.03.2015, 09:29
Tourist Area Management Program
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Tourist Area Management Program

The project "USAID Business Development Initiative" (BGI), within the tourism development component, will hold a presentation of the Call for Applications for the "Tourism Destination Management Program."

17.02.2015, 12:51
A New Ski Resort Opened in Kok-Zhangak
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A New Ski Resort Opened in Kok-Zhangak

A new ski resort has opened in the mountains near the city of Kok-Jangak in the Jalal-Abad region. This was reported to "Azattyk" by one of its owners, Bolot Ismailov.

27.01.2015, 09:57
Seven border crossing points are open around the clock.
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Seven border crossing points are open around the clock.

In order to successfully conduct the tourist season, the Department of Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic and the Border Service of the KR are actively working to facilitate the movement of foreign citizens through the border crossing points of the KR. In this regard, border crossing points have been opened for the reception of foreign citizens (tourists) around the clock. According to the information from the Border Service of the KR, all the

26.09.2014, 10:30
Issyk-Kul Becomes the Central Asian Dawn
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Issyk-Kul Becomes the Central Asian Dawn

In the photo: Students and teachers from Gymnasium No. 1 in Chui region and School No. 52 in the city of Osh pose for a photo in a joint summer camp on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul in July.

25.08.2014, 13:43
The sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul" made it into the magazine "Forbes"
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The sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul" made it into the magazine "Forbes"

The magazine "Forbes" published a ranking of the most visited resorts from the former USSR countries, which included two health resorts of the Kyrgyz Republic — the sanatoriums "Issyk-Kul Aurora" and "Blue Issyk-Kul," which are members of the Association of Resorts of Kyrgyzstan. The selection was made based on criteria such as maximum mentions and the number of bookings.

15.08.2014, 16:14
"An Amazing Race" in Kyrgyzstan
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"An Amazing Race" in Kyrgyzstan

The television companies “CBS” (USA) and “First Field International” (Russia), with the support of the Tourism Department of the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic, will shoot another season of the rating reality show “Amazing Race” in the Kyrgyz Republic.

13.08.2014, 12:11