Bishkek: The Greenest City in Central Asia
Bishkek is the capital and the biggest city of Kyrgyztan, previously Pishpek, Bishkek and Frunze. It sits in the Chu River valley close to Kyrgyz Mountains. Bishkek is located beyond the Alaarcha and Alamedin Rivers and crosses in the north with the Bolshoy Chuysky Canal. Bishkek, Kyrgyztan is famous for many things from history, monuments, ecological life in its tree-lined streets and parks and named Bishkek as the greenest city in Central Asia. The nearest airport to Bishkek, Kyrgyztan is the Manas International Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Summer temperatures in Bishkek can soar. Spring and autumn are the ideal season to visit, when temperature are nice. Most tourists who travel in Bishkek, Kyrgyztan are interested in trekking, skiing, mountaineering and hiking and activities like this lasts from April to September where it is very cold. In the winter months the temperatures drop to freezing point. There are various festivals celebrated in the city like Bishkek Jazz Festival, Tash Bashat Carpet Festival, Summer Festival and more.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Bishkek is a nice city to roam with several green parks, tall trees and others. You can discover Ala-Too Square where it is the main city square for political demonstrations and common festivals. Next stop is American University of Central Asia (AUCA) which is devoted to freedom of expression, educational honesty and significant inquiry. If you love food, you can explore Osh Bazaar as the famous food bazaar in the city. It offers Korean pickled salad, shashlik and Kyrgyz snack. Tourist can relax and book their stay in the best Bishkek, Kyrgyztan hotels, like the Hyatt Regency Bishkek, the 5-star Park Hotel Bishkek and the Onyx Hotel.