Kyrgyz Republic is an independent republic of the Central Asia.
Population - 4,367,000 / The capital - Bishkek.
The Tien-Shang mountains occupy the most territory of Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan has more than 28,000 rivers and brooks.
There are 1923 lakes and basins. The largest is Issyk-Kul' Lake (6,235 square km).

Mr. Karidin, President of Kyrgyz Silk Road Inter Cinema Company,
perfectly hosted to us. His son Alex, also, showed an excellent intelligence
for us to do everything. Happily we were able to enjoy Kyrgyz tour
on a tent and sleeping bag basis. This assured the freedom of mobility
to choose the place where we want to go and stay.

We believe Kyrgyz is
the land of hope, more than "Switzerland of Central Asia."
Finally we remember
the kindness and hospitality of many many Kyrgyz people.

Tour members
Ryo Ohno - Leader, Chair of Eurasian Club
Kazumichi Sugiyama
Teruo Mochizuki
Keiko Horiuchi
Nobuhiko Fukui
Ippei Wakabayashi - Photo essay Author

Click to Enter #1 Bishkek

The freedom of mobility. Special thanks to Kyrgyz people.

CONTENTS
#1 Bishkek
#2 "EAST MODELS"
#3 Ala-Archa
#4 Bishkek to Issyk-Ata
#5 Burana Tower to Issyk-Kul' Lake
#6 "Literacy"
#7 Hospitality in Issyk-Kul'
#8 Kyzyl-Suu: Road to Valley
#9 Relaxation
#10 Exchange
#11 Leaving the valley
#12 Karakol
#13 Karkara Valley
#14 Say good-by