Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata

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Private Tour

Chinese (Taiwan), Russian, Chinese, English

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese (Taiwan)

Russian

Chinese

English

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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.

• 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.

Minimum no. of Tourist: 2

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Burana Tower

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, it is is now UNESCO World heritage. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included

Cholpon Ata

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Day Tour

1 Day Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata Pickup included

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Driver/guide

Food and drinks

Lunch

Pickup points

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fruitful and nice trip
LamAndreag,May 7, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very good company and nice travel guide. They provide a lot of information that help me to have more understanding about Kyrgyzstan. Highly recommended!!