Lake Issyk-Kul is undoubtedly the most well-known attraction in Kyrgyzstan.
Lake Issyk-Kul is a unique place in every way.
The lake is located in the heart of the vast Issyk-Kul basin,
Located between two huge ridges, Kyungei-Ala-Too and Terskey-Ala-Too,
It occupies almost the entire area.
The lake is 1700 meters above sea level,
This makes Lake Issyk-Issyk-Kul the second largest alpine lake in the world,
Second only to Lake Titicaca in South America.
The maximum depth of the lake reaches 702 meters,
Makes it one of the deepest lakes in the world.
The length of the shoreline of the lake is nearly 700 km,
More than 80 glacial rivers from the Tianshan Mountains,
Plenty of water is maintained.
The water of Lake Issyk-Kul is salty and does not freeze even in winter.
This is not difficult to understand,
Why does "Issyk-Kul" in Kyrgyz mean "hot lake"?
The lake creates a peculiar oceanic climate in the valley,
This is extremely unusual for the Highlands and for Central Asia as a whole.
For example, winters here are much milder than in other parts of the country,
On the contrary, in the summer, it is not so hot.
The water temperature of Lake Issyk-Kul in summer is as high as 20-25 degrees,
Therefore, the lake is the favorite swimming place for Tourists of Kyrgyzstan and other countries,
It is also a health resort during the former Soviet Union.
Some of the material comes from the Kyrgyz website: too.kg