Bökönbaev

Built around irrigated farmland south of Lake Issyk-Kul, Bökönbaev grew into the administrative centre of Kyrgyzstan’s Tong District. The settlement lies between the immense lake and the dry foothills of the Terskey Ala-Too range, giving this part of the Issyk-Kul Region a broad, open character. Bökönbaev is closely associated with Kyrgyz eagle hunting, and local berkutchi continue the tradition of working with golden eagles. Its name commemorates Joomart Bökönbaev, a Kyrgyz poet of the Soviet era. The town is a useful point from which to follow Issyk-Kul’s quieter southern side, where grazing land and small settlements contrast with the busier northern resort shore. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of the Issyk-Kul Region.

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