Issyk Kul is a lake in Kyrgyzstan. The name refers both to the lake and the oblast containing the lake. The region is centered around the massive Issyk Kul lake, which is the second largest alpine lake in the world.
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Karakol is a city in Kyrgyzstan on the east of Lake Issyk Kul. Karakol is a true gem in the rough, just awaiting a master jeweler to polish her up.
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Tamchy is a small city in Kyrgyzstan. Tamchy is located in the Issyk Kul Province and is a wonderful place to experience the lake.
Tamga lies in the middle part of the south shore of Issyk Kul Lake, 1 km from the beach with red sand.
Cholpon Ata is a summer resort on the northern shore of Lake Issyk Kul. In summer it is quite crowded, full of wealthy Kazakhs, Russian and a few locals.
Kadji Sai is a small picturesque town in the middle of the south lakeshore of Issyk Kul.
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