Kyrgyz Republic Southern shore of Lake Issyk Kul
Yssykköl ("hot lake") is the largest lake in Kyrgyzstan.
After Lake Titicaca in South America, the lake in the Tianshan Mountains is the second largest mountain lake in the world with an area of 6236 km². It is located in the Yssykköl area, is 182 km long, 60 km wide, up to 668 m deep and 1607 m above sea level. The lake is also called the "Heart of Tianshan". To the north of the lake lies the Kungej-Alatau mountain range, and to the south is the Terskej-Alatau chain. 118 rivers flow into Yssykköl.
After Lake Titicaca in South America, the lake in the Tianshan Mountains is the second largest mountain lake in the world with an area of 6236 km². It is located in the Yssykköl area, is 182 km long, 60 km wide, up to 668 m deep and 1607 m above sea level. The lake is also called the "Heart of Tianshan". To the north of the lake lies the Kungej-Alatau mountain range, and to the south is the Terskej-Alatau chain. 118 rivers flow into Yssykköl.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Nearly no other people
Best Timing
Blue hour/nighttime
Sunrise & Sunset
06:01 - 19:40
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Photo Themes
jurten
Landscape
sonnenuntergang
Wolken
Locations
Lake Issyk Kul
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