Ala-Archa National Park is the perfect destination for a one-day trip from Bishkek. The mountain range offers picnics, horse-ride, and hiking courses. The park shows beautiful seasonal scenery, such as colorful flowers in spring; the contrast of green fields and blue sky in summer; yellow birch groves in autumn; snow-capped white mountains and crystal-clear frozen waterfall in winter. Experienced hikers should visit Ak-Sai Glacier located at an altitude of 3,500 m. The scenery is magnificent. The world of ice and stone arouses you a sense of indefinite time. It must be an unforgettable memory.
| Spot | Ala-Arch National Park |
| Access | 1 hour from Bishkek |
| Entrance Fee | Car: KGS700- Microbus: KGS1,200- Bus: KGS2,500- |
Konorchek Canyon
Konorchek Canyon is breathtakingly beautiful. The spectacle makes you feel as if you were on Mars. The unique geographical features form a labyrinth of rocks and provide a variety of photo-shooting spots. You can walk to the site easily because the route is not steep. Some bigger rocks are tough, but installed ropes help you climb over. Before going to Issyk-Kul Lake, you must not miss it.
| Spot | Konorchek Canyon |
| Season | Summer, Autumn, Winter (In the spring season, it is dangerous to visit because melting snow makes a river on the way to the canyon.) |
| Access | About 2.5 hours from Bishkek About 1.5 hours from Burana Tower About 30 minutes from Balykchy |
| Hiking Time | About 2 hours from parking to the center of the canyon |
