Lakeside Views
Cholpon Ata
Cholpon Ata is a beautiful town located on the north side of Lake Issyk-Kul. The coastline is filled with resorts and is usually most popular in the summer months when temperatures are warmer. The pictures below are from a cultural center named after Chingiz Aitmatov.
Kyrgyz soldiers building a wooden structure for an upcoming venue
My program friends acting tuff
Some of the rocks in this field have petroglyphs dating back before Christ
It is common to see a handful of yurts located near the beach. Fun way to spend a day at the lake.
Headed Home
Cholpon Ata is a three hour drive from Bishkek. The local highway runs along the mountains that make up the border of Kazakhstan as you get close to the city.
A long line of cars and trucks waiting to cross the border into Kazakhstan
