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A decorative arch with lettering marks the village entrance, with trees and mountains behind it.
17.07.2023 · Kyzyl-Suu

Kyzyl-Suu

Village on the road to Chon-Kyzyl-Suu: a base for mountain valleys and trips to Jeti-Oguz.

  • Karakol marshrutkaDeparture: check for your date
  • Village on foot
  • 6 places nearbyValleys and a trip to Karakol
  • June–SeptemberCheck weather and roads
  • 31 map markersCheck opening and 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 row of red rock towers rises above trees and small houses in the valley.23.09.2023

    35 km + 0.5 km along the trail1 / 6

    Seven Bulls rocks

    by trailJune–September

    Red rocks above Jeti-Oguz Resort. Views of ridges and green slopes.

    Check entry, the road and conditions

    Place page →

    Next Kok-Jaiyk meadows →
  2. Green meadows and spruce-covered slopes in a mountain valley beneath low, thick clouds.13.05.2024

    36 km + 5 km along the trail2 / 6

    Kok-Jaiyk meadows

    By car, then on footJune–September

    Green meadows, spruce forest and a mountain river. A place to walk among slopes and open spaces.

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    Place page →

    Next History museum →
  3. A white museum building with blue windows and entrance, with trimmed bushes in front of the façade.05.08.2019

    37 km by road3 / 6

    History museum

    By car, then on foot

    The history of Issyk-Kul in a merchant’s house: archaeology, crafts and nomadic life.

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    Place page →

    Next Holy Trinity Cathedral →
  4. A wooden church with green roofs and golden domes behind a flower garden.01.08.2019

    38 km by road4 / 6

    Holy Trinity Cathedral

    By car, then on foot

    A wooden church with gilded domes in Karakol centre. Visit outside services and ask the parish about entry rules.

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    Place page →

    Next Dungan Mosque →
  5. A mosque with a colourful roof and blue minaret beyond a path and flowering trees.28.04.2023

    38 km by road5 / 6

    Dungan Mosque

    By car, then on foot

    A wooden mosque with carved dragons and colourful gables

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    Place page →

    Next Przhevalsky Museum →
  6. A white museum with blue columns and a portico, with a sculptural ornament above the entrance.09.08.2019

    52 km by road6 / 6

    Przhevalsky Museum

    By car, then ≈ 1.4 km on foot

    Expedition maps, the explorer’s personal belongings and a monument with a bronze eagle.

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    Place page →

    Next Kyzyl-Suu: four seasons ↓

Seasons

Kyzyl-Suu: 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 Kmaksat, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Spring

    March–May
    • MarchKyzyl-Suu +4° / −2°
    • AprilKyzyl-Suu +9° / +2°
    • MayKyzyl-Suu +14° / +6°

  2. Summer

    June–August

    A base for trips to mountain valleys.

    • JuneKyzyl-Suu +17° / +10°
    • JulyKyzyl-Suu +19° / +13°
    • AugustKyzyl-Suu +18° / +12°
  3. Based on a photo by Kmaksat, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Autumn

    September–November
    • SeptemberKyzyl-Suu +15° / +8°
    • OctoberKyzyl-Suu +9° / +2°
    • NovemberKyzyl-Suu +3° / −3°
  4. Based on a photo by Kmaksat, CC BY-SA 4.0, modified

    Winter

    December–February
    • DecemberKyzyl-Suu 0° / −6°
    • JanuaryKyzyl-Suu −2° / −8°
    • FebruaryKyzyl-Suu 0° / −6°

Where it is

Location
Issyk-Kul Region
Elevation
1,760 m
Coordinates
42.34° N, 78.00° E
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Getting there

Getting here and getting around town

How to get there

  • From Karakol

    Marshrutka

    Marshrutka (fixed-route minibus) to the village; departure, journey time and fare: check for your date.

  • From Bishkek

    Departure, journey time and fare: check for your date.

Getting around town

  • Apps. check in advance

Money, SIM cards and help

  • Accommodation. Accommodation prices: check in advance.
  • Visitor centre. Information centre hours: check for your date.

112all emergencies

Check in advance

  • Departure times to Bishkek and Karakol
  • Local marshrutka and taxi fares
  • Accommodation prices and card acceptance
  • Mobile coverage and drinking water
  • The full drive and walk to mountain destinations
  • Information centre opening hours

Check on site

  • Departure, fare and pickup point Dispatcher or driver
  • Access routes and conditions in mountain valleys Local guide
  • Accommodation price and payment method Your chosen accommodation
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Accommodation

Where to stay: 11 of 31 places within 1.5 km of the centre

1 km1.5 kmNurgul's guesthouseSuusaya CafeguesthouseJanuzak Guest HouseVenera Guest HouseDogdurbay Guest HouseJumagul Guest HouseKalicha Guest HouseFGS Guest HouseAskat Guest HouseAygul Guest HouseRinat Guest HouseLunny Tsvetok Moon flower Guest House centre
guesthousehostelhotelotherbus stations© OpenStreetMap

How many places

31 on the map

30 guesthouses1 hotel

Within 1.5 km from the centre
11 of 31

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Kyzyl-Suu in photos

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

  1. 17.07.2023
  2. 01.08.2019
  3. 05.08.2019
  4. 09.08.2019
  5. 28.04.2023
  6. 23.09.2023
  7. 13.05.2024

Kyzyl-Suu on the map

6 places · from 36 to 52 km

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