Cholpon-Ata is a

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town on the northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul in

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with a population of 14,237 (2021). It is the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul District of Issyk-Kul Region; this district occupies most of the lake's north shore. To the west along

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A363 is Tamchy and to the east is Bosteri. The town contains numerous large and small sanatoria, hotels and guesthouses to accommodate the many visitors who descend upon the

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in summer. During the Soviet era it was much frequented by vacationers brought here in organized mass tours from other parts of the

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. Holidaymakers now usually visit on their own or in small groups and originate mainly from

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and

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with some tourists from other countries. Attracting more demanding foreign tourists will require upgrading of the existing facilities, but the location is certainly attractive. The view of the imposing alpine ranges of the

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across the

is impressive. There is a local

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and an open-air site with about 2000 petroglyphs dating from 800 BC to 1200AD. The first three World Nomad Games were held in Cholpon-Ata, in 2014, 2016, and 2018.

Population

Climate

Transportation

The city is served by Cholpon-Ata Airport, with flights on one commercial airline.

Twin towns

* Zugló, Hungary

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References

External links

Image gallery of Cholpon-Ata

Image gallery of the Ruh Ordo Cultural Center
Populated places in Issyk-Kul Region Rock art in Asia {{IssykKul-geo-stub