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A lake beside a gently sloping shore under grey clouds, with a barely visible mountain range in the distance.
13.06.2022 · Golden Sands

A village on Issyk-Kul’s northern shore, near resorts and beaches.

  • Walk the streets
  • 6 places nearbyCheck conditions before going
  • June–SeptemberFor walks; ask about access
  • 83 in the area29 within 1.5 km; ask prices
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Around

6 places from the centre outwards

Start with places you can walk to, then roads out of town. The map shows the route from the centre to the place you are viewing.

  1. A lake beside a gently sloping shore under grey clouds, with a barely visible mountain range in the distance.13.06.2022

    ≈1.3 km on foot1 / 6

    Golden Sands

    on foot

    A lakeside resort. The Ferris wheel is visible from the neighbouring shore; opening times and access: check for your date.

    Next Ruh Ordo →
  2. A yurt on a green lawn, with three low reddish seats in front.03.08.2012

    8 km by road2 / 6

    Ruh Ordo cultural centre

    By car, then ≈ 0.8 km on foot

    A museum park near Issyk-Kul: five chapels, sculptures and the memory of Chinghiz Aitmatov.

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    Next Blue Issyk-Kul →
  3. A beach beside a blue lake, buildings on the shore and a mountain range in the distance.06.07.2017

    8 km by road3 / 6

    Blue Issyk-Kul

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    A sandy shore in Cholpon-Ata: a lakeside walk and a view of Ruh Ordo cultural centre across the water.

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    Next Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs →
  4. A stone boulder with outlines of horned animals stands in the grass in an open area.10.10.2014

    12 km by road4 / 6

    Cholpon-Ata petroglyphs

    By car, then ≈ 0.8 km on footAsk about access

    An open-air museum with animal images and ancient scenes on stone boulders.

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    Next History museum →
  5. A low museum building beside a town street, with leafless trees on the left.13.04.2024

    8 km by road5 / 6

    History museum

    By car, then ≈ 0.1 km on footAsk about access

    Cholpon-Ata’s town museum: Issyk-Kul history, traditional textiles, felt and musical instruments.

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    Next Grigoriev Gorge →
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    33 km by road6 / 6

    Grigoriev Gorge

    By carAsk about access

    Chon Ak-Suu valley near Grigorevka, with spruce-covered slopes; plan the walk around road and weather conditions.

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    Next Bosteri: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Bosteri: four seasons

Things to do in and around town throughout the year. Monthly temperatures are averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Based on a photo by Artur Dolchenko, CC BY 4.0, modified

    Spring

    March–May

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    • MarchBosteri +6° / +4°
    • AprilBosteri +10° / +7°
    • MayBosteri +14° / +11°

  2. Summer

    June–August

    June view from the shore: the lake, clouds and Ferris wheel.

    • JuneBosteri +17° / +14°
    • JulyBosteri +20° / +17°
    • AugustBosteri +19° / +16°
  3. Based on a photo by Artur Dolchenko, CC BY 4.0, modified

    Autumn

    September–November

    A seasonal view has not yet been selected; ask about conditions before the trip.

    • SeptemberBosteri +16° / +13°
    • OctoberBosteri +11° / +8°
    • NovemberBosteri +7° / +4°
  4. Based on a photo by Artur Dolchenko, CC BY 4.0, modified

    Winter

    December–February

    A seasonal view has not yet been selected; ask about conditions before the trip.

    • DecemberBosteri +3° / +1°
    • JanuaryBosteri +2° / 0°
    • FebruaryBosteri +3° / +1°

Where it is

Location
Issyk-Kul Region
Elevation
1,660 m
Coordinates
42.66° N, 77.19° E
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Getting there

Getting here and getting around town

How to get there

  • From Bishkek

    Along the northern shore via Balykchy. Departure point, time and fare: check for your date.

  • From Cholpon-Ata

    Along the northern shore. Departure point, time and fare: check for your date.

Getting around town

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  • Accommodation. Ask about accommodation prices when booking.
  • Visitor centre. A tourist information centre has not yet been identified.

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  • Accommodation price and payment method Your chosen accommodation
  • Entrances, fees, final approach to the gorge and road conditions Visit location and driver
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Accommodation

Where to stay: 29 of 83 places are within 1.5 km of the centre

1 km1.5 kmMarmeladka GuesthouseZolotye Peski GuesthouseTulpar GuesthouseTsT Alma-AtaOrbita GuesthouseSantana GuesthouseLotos GuesthousePrivate guesthouseKolumb GuesthouseNationalnogo Universiteta GuesthouseKrisstal, Mango, AdmiralAsman HotelEvropaKazNTUAziyaBosterinskaya RivieraBosterinskaya RivieraSultanSultanotherAlmaZhemchuzhina BosteriYakorParusCrownsun houseAstorSalvadorguesthouseguesthouseTolkun GuesthouseTalisman villageguesthouseIskadem Guest HouseKumbel Guest HouseAdyl Guest HouseSun House Guest HouseAjaraAnsiKrokusCOMFORT houseAdamas Riseguesthouse centre
guesthousehostelhotelother© OpenStreetMap

How many places

83 on the map

38 guesthouses30 hotels15 others

Within 1.5 km from the centre
29 of 83

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Bosteri in photos

Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.

  1. 19.07.2023
  2. 10.10.2014
  3. 06.07.2017
  4. 04.07.2019
  5. 13.06.2022
  6. 14.06.2022
  7. 13.04.2024
  8. 03.08.2012

Bosteri on the map

6 places · from 1.3 to 33 km

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Each number links a place to its chapter. The road line is approximate.