Natural wonder · Kyrgyzstan
Issyk-Kul
Lake in northeastern Kyrgyzstan
About Issyk-Kul
Issyk-Kul or Ysyk-Köl is an endorheic saline lake in the western Tian Shan mountains in eastern Kyrgyzstan—just south of a dividing range separating Kyrgyzstan from Kazakhstan. It is the eighth-deepest lake in the world, the eleventh-largest lake in the world by volume, and the second-largest saline lake. It is located at an elevation of 1,607 metres (5,272 ft). Despite the elevation and low temperatures during winter, it rarely freezes due to its high salinity.
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Where is Issyk-Kul?
Issyk-Kul is in Kyrgyzstan. The nearest city is Cholpon-Ata, about 29 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Issyk-Kul?
Yes. The 3-day Almaty plan is about 95 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
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