If you are a nature-lover who enjoys hiking, boat trips and camping, Karakol is the town of your dreams.
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Places of Interest
Visit the unusual mosque – Dungan Mosque on your city tour, that looks like a Buddhist temple, as it was built by local Chinese Community who follow Islam. Come with us to see another iconic religious temple, the Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church built as a traditional wooden church. Travel back in time to the Soviets at local shops, where you can find many antique souvenirs, ranging from pins and army uniforms to cameras and posters. Visit the victory park and World War II Memorial to complete your time travel to USSR.
Taste our top pick local food of Karakol – Ashlyanfu at a local home where you can also watch and help local family to cook.
Go on a boat trip Issyk-Kul Lake to see beautiful mountain tops on the distance followed by a visit to Jeti Oguz rock formations where you can also do horse riding and have a picnic surrounded by amazing landscape.