Cities in Kyrgyzstan
The most important cities in Kyrgyzstan at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Sary-Chelek Lake
A stunning high-altitude lake within a UNESCO biosphere reserve, famous for its crystal-clear waters and dense walnut forests.
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Tulpar-Kol Lake
A stunning high-altitude lake at the foot of Lenin Peak, famous for its deep blue waters and the Pamir mountain panorama.
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Bokonbayevo
A picturesque village on the south shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, known as a center for Kyrgyz traditions and eagle hunting.
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Chunkurchak
A scenic high-altitude valley near Bishkek, known for its alpine beauty, ski resorts, and adventure sports.
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Osh
Kyrgyzstan's second-largest city, often referred to as the southern capital, with a history spanning over 3000 years.
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Batken
The administrative capital of the southwesternmost region of Kyrgyzstan, surrounded by complex international borders.
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Suusamyr Valley
A vast high-altitude plateau at 2,200 meters, famous for its green pastures and traditional Kumis production.
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Kazarman
A highly isolated mining settlement in inner Kyrgyzstan, often cut off from the rest of the country in winter.
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Engilchek Glacier
One of the largest and longest mountain glaciers in the world, located in the heart of the majestic Tian Shan Mountains.
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Altyn-Arashan
A picturesque alpine valley famous for its natural hot sulfur springs and stunning views of the Palatka Peak.
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Naryn
A high-altitude city in central Kyrgyzstan, located on the river of the same name and surrounded by high mountains.
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Tosor
A small coastal village on the southern shore, famous for its shallow sandy beaches and the challenging Tosor Pass.
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Sary-Mogol
A high-altitude village in the Alay Valley, serving as the primary base camp for expeditions to Peak Lenin.
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Bishkek
The capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan, located in the wide Chuy Valley at the foothills of the Tian Shan mountains.
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Cholpon-Ata
A popular resort town on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, known for its sandy beaches and sanatoriums.
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Kel-Suu Lake
A spectacular high-altitude lake in a deep canyon, known for its emerald water and steep rock walls.
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Kochkor-Ata
A city in the Jalal-Abad Region whose economy is traditionally dominated by oil and gas extraction.
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Tokmok
A significant industrial city in the Chuy Valley, which was once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road.
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Kadamjay
An industrial city in the south of the country that developed around the mining and processing of antimony.
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Kara-Balta
An important industrial city west of Bishkek, known for its uranium processing and food industry.
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Kant
A city in the Chuy Valley near Bishkek, which today hosts an important Russian military airbase.
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Nookat
An agricultural city southwest of Osh that benefits from the fertile soils of the Fergana Valley.
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Kerben
A small town in the Aksy District, located in a picturesque mountainous landscape in the west of the country.
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Jalal-Abad
One of the largest cities in the south of the country, known for its hot springs and mineral waters.
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Karakol
The administrative capital of the Issyk-Kul Region, situated at the eastern end of the lake of the same name.
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Balykchy
A city at the western end of Lake Issyk-Kul, which was an important transport hub for a long time.
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Talas
A city in the northwest of the country, located in the Talas Valley and shielded by high mountain ranges.
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Kemin
A city on the eastern edge of the Chuy Valley, serving as the gateway to the spectacular Boom Gorge.
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Tash-Kumyr
An industrial city on the Naryn River, known for its coal mining and hydroelectric power plants.
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Orlovka
An industrial city in the east of the Chuy Valley, strongly influenced by Soviet metallurgy.
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Toktogul
A city north of the huge Toktogul Reservoir, surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges.
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Mailuu-Suu
A former Soviet closed city, famous for its uranium mining during the Cold War.
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Uzgen
A historic city in the Fergana Valley, which was once a capital of the Karakhanid Empire.
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Kara-Suu
A border city near Osh, separated directly from the Uzbek city of Qorasuv by a canal.
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Kochkor
A lively market town on the way to Lake Song-Kul, known for its Kyrgyz felt art.
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Shopokov
A small city west of Bishkek, supported by agriculture and light industry.
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Kaindy
The administrative capital of the Panfilov District, known for its sugar factory.
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Sülüktü
A remote mining town on the edge of the Turkestan Mountains in the Batken Region.
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Razzakov
A city in the far west of Kyrgyzstan, formerly known as Isfana.
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What are the largest cities in Kyrgyzstan?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.