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Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata
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• Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, Burana Tower is a UNESCO World heritage site. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun. • The tower was originally 45m high, however over centuries, a number of earthquakes damaged the structure of the tower, and it now remains 25m high. • Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as “Olympics for Nomads”) are held. There you will find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as w...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Chinese Traditional & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Chinese Traditional & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Driver/guide
Food and drinks
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
VHGR+56P
Shopping Mall "Bishkek Park"
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, it is is now UNESCO World heritage. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Cholpon Ata
Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as “Olympics for Nomads”) are held. There you will find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as well as sandy beaches and springs.
2 hours
Silk Road discovery: Burana Tower and Cholpon-Ata
(1) Reviews
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$220.00
Price varies by group size
About
• Visit the Burana Tower (about 80km from Bishkek), which marks the original site of the Karakhanid town, Balasagun. Located along the important branch of the Silk Road, Burana Tower is a UNESCO World heritage site. Surrounding the tower you can also find ruins of Balasagun. • The tower was originally 45m high, however over centuries, a number of earthquakes damaged the structure of the tower, and it now remains 25m high. • Continue driving to Issyk-Kul Lake, and visit a city of the north shore – Cholpon-Ata, where the World Nomad Games (also known as “Olympics for Nomads”) are held. There you will find an open-air museum of petroglyphs, Issyk-Kul State Historical and Cultural Museum, as w...
Highlights
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Chinese Traditional & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 10 hours to 12 hours
Offered in Chinese Traditional & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
