A mountain of millennial secrets. Sulaiman-Too
Imagine a majestic silhouette towering over the emerald Fergana Valley. This is Sulaiman Too, a sacred mountain that has served as a mute witness to history and a spiritual guide for travelers for one and a half millennia. Its outlines are an integral part of the landscape of the ancient city of Osh, once a busy hub of the Great Silk Road.
The Gates of Tien Shan: Karakol City tour
Imagine a city where at one intersection you can hear a Kyrgyz melody, see Chinese architecture and feel the aroma of a Dungan dish. Where an ancient Orthodox church is waiting around the corner, and after a couple of streets there are alpine meadows and snow–capped peaks of the Tien Shan. This place is called Karakol
On Foot Across Kyrgyzstan: The Story of Aktilek Omurkadyrov
Traveling around Kyrgyzstan has become a way for me to better understand the country where I grew up and to see it beyond the usual routes
Guidelines for Pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina
Hajj and Umrah begin long before the first step toward the Kaaba.
Burana Tower: an echo of the Great Silk Road
Imagine a place where history comes to life – the Burana Tower in Kyrgyzstan. This majestic monument of the Silk Road is located in the picturesque Chui Valley near the city of Tokmok.
7 Reasons to Visit Tajikistan
Tajikistan is more than dramatic landscapes and ancient walls.
Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan Named Among Vogue’s Best Destinations for 2025
Vogue editor Ali Farooqui traveled through Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan as part of a single Central Asian itinerary.
Photo quiz: How well do you know Central Asia?
Are you ready for a mini adventure in Central Asia? We have prepared a portion of visual puzzles for you – the pictures capture several fascinating places in the region. Let’s see how well you know this amazing region.
Uzbekistan opens doors to 100,000 pilgrims from Malaysia and Indonesia
The new Umra Plus program is preparing surprises for travelers from Malaysia and Indonesia. Subsidies for tour operators, new flights, increased advertising and modernization of infrastructure — we tell you how the country is going to attract 100,000 Muslim pilgrims in the next two years.
Top 10 useful phrases for traveling in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan is a country of mountains, hospitality and lively communication. These 10 simple words will help you feel more confident when traveling, easily find a common language with the locals and get even more impressions from the trip.