Article Bishkek tour

Perhaps the most classic view in Bishkek is the northern part of Ala-Too Square with a statue of the national hero Manas, a huge flag column and honor guard, and a huge building of the State Historical Museum.

There are dozens of fountains throughout the square, refreshing the local very dry air. With good visibility, you can see the south-glaciated mountains of four thousand Ala Archa mountains, about 50 km as the crow flies.

One of the most important figures in Kyrgyzstan is Manas, whom you can see on horseback in almost every city, as well as Lenin. The actual epic about Manas is huge in scope and deals, of course, with his incredible heroic pieces.

The State Historical Museum in Bishkek looks more like a mausoleum from the outside. If you want to go through mostly socialist exhibits, this is the right place to spend some time.

The southern part of Ala-Too Square is full of fountains and flowers. The surrounding buildings evoke the architecture of the Silk Road, but a piece of history is missing for some greater charm.

From Ala-Too Square, take a stroll east along Chuy Street. Three blocks away, about 600 meters away is the building of a local telecom with the famous clock tower – Big Ben, Bisk.

Just across the street north of the Telekom building is Revolutionary Warriors Square – there are several allegorical statues among the flowerbeds.

Continue northeast to the opera house. Next to it is a square with a statue of the greatest Kyrgyz artist – Toktogula Satylganova. Just for fun – it is also depicted on a 100 Soma banknote.

The building of the Opera and Ballet Theater is definitely the most magnificent building in Bishkek. Unfortunately, its entire immediate vicinity serves as a parking lot, which takes away the whole scenery a bit in the beauty.

Right next to the Opera House is a pretty nice fountain. This certainly cannot be denied to Bishkek, that it is full of greenery, flowers and countless fountains.

The eastern end of the city center is a large Victory Square with an area of about 400×150 meters. Wednesday is dominated by a huge monument with eternal fire. However, the surrounding buildings are no longer very prominent.

Ceremonies are often held at the Victory Monument. It is a very important place for the local.

From Victory Square, head straight west. After about a kilometer you will reach the monumental government building. Along the way you can still relax in the Oak Park with a huge number of statues. Yes Bishkek is also a city of sculptures.

When you turn around, a large statue of Lenin tucked behind the Historical Museum will rise at you. Yes, it used to be in front, but now there is Manas.

200 meters further west is the amusement park Panfilov, where there are fairground attractions and where you can eat cheap.

You can end the walk through the center of Bishkek at the White House – the president's re­sidence located on the main city street called Chuy.