The post-Soviet republic seeks to diversify its economy beyond raw materials and portray itself as an adventure destination. Central Asia has gained increasing global attention over the last decade.

While you may not have even heard of it, millions are now heading to the landlocked nation some dub the 'Switzerland of ...

Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world Laura Kiniry | Travel Correspondent With an abundance of explorable outdoor space, ...

Tourists at a Lake Issyk-Kul beach watch a camel pass on July 15. This year’s tourist season has been quite successful in Kyrgyzstan, officials and business owners say. [Alisher Karimov] Tourists at a ...

Kyrgyzstan’s tourism industry is gaining momentum, with revenues surpassing $1 billion in 2025. Once a largely regional destination, the country is attracting international travelers drawn to its ...

When people hear about the "'Stan" countries, they often associate this area with the Middle East or Pakistan, and assume that it's a dangerous part of the world for travel - when, in fact, it is very ...

BISHKEK, 22 May (BelTA - Kabar) - Kyrgyzstan is seeing significant growth in tourist flow and infrastructure for vacationers. According to the National Statistical Committee, 5.31 million people ...

Photo: Arranged As Indian travellers increasingly look beyond traditional international destinations, Kyrgyzstan is fast ...

The quiet shores of Lake Issyk-Kul, the second-largest alpine lake in the world (RFE/RL) High in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan, near China's western border, lies the country's jewel: Lake Issyk-Kul.

BISHKEK, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Kyrgyzstan received about 5.31 million domestic and international tourists in 2025, a 45.2 percent increase from 2024, according to data released by the National ...