The New York Times newspaper included the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan in the list of 52 best travel destinations for 2026.
Tian Shan ranked 31st in the rating. The list includes the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail, which stretches from east to west of the country and passes through high mountain passes, scenic lakes, small villages, and seasonal yurt camps.
Key attractions of the route include glaciers, the turquoise Kel-Suu Lake with steep cliffs, Tash-Rabat – a preserved 15th-century caravanserai, and Saimaluu-Tash – a high-mountain valley with unique petroglyphs.
Experts note that the inclusion of Tian Shan in the international tourist rating contributes to increasing interest in Kyrgyzstan, developing domestic tourism, and attracting foreign travelers.
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