{"id":173327,"date":"2017-06-15T14:07:19","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T14:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.travelsmantra.com\/7-fascinating-and-astonishing-things-to-do-in-bishkek\/"},"modified":"2017-06-15T14:07:19","modified_gmt":"2017-06-15T14:07:19","slug":"7-fascinating-and-astonishing-things-to-do-in-bishkek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.travelsmantra.com\/en-ca\/7-fascinating-and-astonishing-things-to-do-in-bishkek\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Fascinating and Astonishing Things to Do in Bishkek"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p>Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. It is a growing city located in Central Asia which is modernizing. This city is a home to unusual sights, popular cafes, relaxing parks, amazing attractions and magnificent monuments.  <\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Here is <strong>7 points of interest<\/strong> and <strong>fascinating things to do in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/tour\/stay-inn-bishkek-05-days\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Bishkek Tour<\/span><\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Ala-Too Square<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6202\" title=\"Ala-Too Square Bishkek TravelsMantra\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ala-too-square-bishkek-travelsmantra.jpg\" alt=\"Ala-Too Square Bishkek\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>It is one of the city\u2019s biggest landmarks having water fountains and benches. Located in the central plaza in Bishkek, after sunset the fountain starts with music playing in the background. It is the biggest central plaza of Bishkek.  <\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Osh Bazaar<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6203\" title=\"Osh Bazaar Bishkek\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/osh_bazaar_web.jpg\" alt=\"Osh Bazaar Bishkek\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>This is a must visit place if one is visiting Bishkek. Here all kinds of food, clothing, household items and souvenirs etc. sold. Located in the west side of the town, one can spend several hours in this bazaar. It is considered one of the Central Asia\u2019s biggest and colourful bazaars according to the sales; it is operating for more than 2000 years.   <\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre of Abdylas Maldybayev<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6204\" title=\"National Opera &amp; Ballet Theatre Bishkek\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/national_opera_ballet_theatre_bishkek-travelsmantra.jpg\" alt=\"National Opera &amp; Ballet Theatre Bishkek\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>There is a strong presence of arts in Bishkek. This theatre is named after Abdylas Maldybayev who was a Kyrgyz composer, actor and opera singer. The shows are worth to watch and the most expensive ticket is around $5.  <\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Bishkek Cafe<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6205\" title=\"Bishkek Cafe\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/cafe_bishkek_web.jpg\" alt=\"Bishkek Cafe\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>Bishkek has a collection of trendy and popular cafes. One of the famous cafes is Sierra coffee house, it is very famous and popular among tourists. Varieties of dishes are available there and the atmosphere is also great. Another famous caf\u00e9 is Kvartira, it is a bar with amazing food, cheap drinks and great service. Some other famous cafes are Faiza, Chusur Turkish restaurant, the Navigator and Bar 12.    <\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Hiking Outside Bishkek<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6206\" title=\"Hiking Outside Bishkek\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/hiking_outside_web.jpg\" alt=\"Hiking Outside Bishkek\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>There are various hiking trails outside Bishkek. One can plan a day trip for hiking; one of the famous hiking trails is in Ala Archa National Park which is 40 kilometres away from Bishkek. Another famous park is <strong>Issyk-Ata Gorge<\/strong> which is 77 kilometres away. These treks happen every weekend.   <\/p>\n<h2><strong>6.  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/kyrgyzstan-tourism-bishkek-nightlife\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Bishkek Nightlife<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6209\" title=\"Bishkek Nightlife - TravelsMantra\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bishkek-nightlife-travelsmantra-blog.jpg\" alt=\"Bishkek Nightlife - TravelsMantra\" width=\"600\" height=\"424\"><\/p>\n<p>Bishkek is very much famous for its nightlife. There are lots of clubs and night halls there, even the cafes and restaurants which are quiet in the afternoon turns to enjoyable hangout spots in the evening. The clubs are parted with price range, genre of music and age of the person. These nightclubs are very famous between the locals; they go to these clubs to sit back and relax, to meet new people and to enjoy.   <\/p>\n<h2><strong>7. Bishkek Monuments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6207\" title=\"Bishkek Monument - TravelsMantra\" src=\"http:\/\/www.travelsmantra.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/bishkek_monument_travelsmantra.jpg\" alt=\"Bishkek Monument - TravelsMantra\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p>Another must see attractions in Bishkek are the monuments which are situated there. Victoria monument is one of the famous monument there, it was build on the occasion of 40th anniversary of World War 2 in 1985. Some other famous monuments are Erkindik statue, Manas statue, State Historical Museum etc.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. 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