Issyk-Kul Region

Issyk-Kul Region stretches from the Kungey Ala-Too range north of Lake Issyk-Kul to the Terskey Ala-Too to its south, encompassing a vast high-altitude lake basin and mountain valleys. At 1,607 metres above sea level, Lake Issyk-Kul is saline and famously does not freeze in winter. Karakol, the regional centre at the lake’s eastern end, reflects Kyrgyz, Russian and Dungan heritage; its wooden Dungan Mosque is a notable local landmark. Near Cholpon-Ata, extensive petroglyphs preserve images carved by ancient communities. Move on to other webcams in the region to compare landscapes and settings around Lake Issyk-Kul.

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