“Karakol is a small but significant city in Kyrgyzstan, which also serves as the administrative center of the Issyk-Kul region. Its location at the foothills of the Teskey-Alatoo range, on the banks of the Karakol River, near Lake Issyk-Kul, makes it unique and majestic. The city is nestled among the mountains of the Central Tian Shan, adjacent to majestic peaks such as Peak Pobeda (7439 m) and Khan Tengri (6995 m).

Karakol offers many attractions, including a nature reserve with a memorial complex dedicated to the traveler and explorer of Central Asia, N.M. Przhevalsky. Another famous attraction in the city is the Holy Trinity Cathedral, which gathers all Orthodox believers annually during the Feast of the Holy Trinity. This architectural wonder of the 19th century is a beautiful structure with wooden walls and exquisite ornamentation, standing on a stone foundation. The cathedral is adorned with five golden domes and a rich collection of icons, including a copy of Andrei Rublev’s “Holy Trinity.”

However, not the least role in the architectural wealth of the city is played by the Dungan Mosque. This magnificent structure in the style of a Buddhist pagoda, built by Dungan masters, is an amazing example of Chinese architecture from the Qing era. Built without the use of nails from wood in 1910, the mosque amazes with its architectural uniqueness and colorful frescoes.

DWC travel company offers exciting journeys to this amazing city, where you can enjoy its cultural and natural treasures.”

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