Bishkek
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- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
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Introduction
Bishkek (Бишкек), the capital of Kyrgyzstan, is also the country's largest city with 900,000 inhabitants. It is located near the border with Kazakhstan. Although the city is relatively young (it was founded in 1926) and has its origins in the Soviet period, it is one of the more pleasant urban destinations in the region.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Weather
Bishkek has a bitter climate, with harsh conditions, especially during the long and cold wintermonths of November to March. Rain or snow is possible year round but on average it is a dry country. Spring and autumn are wetter than the rest of the year when sunny and dry conditions rule the country. In the lower parts of Kyrgyzstan, summers are around 27 degrees maximum, and around 15 degrees at night. During winter, temperatures are between -5 and -15 degrees but also here temperatures can drop well below -30 degrees sometimes.
Getting There
By Plane
Manas International Airport (FRU) is serviced by flights from London, Frankfurt, Istanbul and Moscow, as well as Delhi and Ürümqi. In addition, the airport offers flights to a number of smaller regional destinations.
By Train
Bishkek has direct connections to nearby Almaty (Kazakhstan)]], and to Astana (either via Almaty or directly through Russia. Although both are not too far away geographically, the train ride takes a very long time, and service is frequently interrupted. There is also a direct train to Moscow.
By Car
By Bus
Kashgar, in the Chinese province of Xinjiang (Eastern Turkestan), is the only nearby destination that is serviced by bus.
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| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpackers Hostel FREE and EASY in Bishkek | 47, Ulitsa Kara-Koo, Archa-Beshik, Microdistrict (microrayon) | Hostel | - |
| Castle Hotel Bishkek | Cholpon Ata, Lake Issyk Kul Bishkek | Hotel | - |
| Crocus | Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek city, st. Komsomolskaya 5. | Guesthouse | 77 |
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