Top Five Things To Do in Bishkek

Nyse Vicente
Digital Global Traveler
2 min readDec 25, 2023

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If you plan to head to Central Asia, visit Bishkek.

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It is a unique place often misunderstood and definitely underestimated. The heart of Kyrgyzstan, this capital was a key city during the Silk Trade and is a beautiful blend of mountains, rivers and city sights.

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  1. Ala-Too Square

Built in 1984 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Kyrgyz Social Republic, it is a popular place for state events and celebrations alongside the occasional protest.

2. Lenin Statues

If you have travelled around ex-Soviet Republics, you are used to Lenin Statues. They are always interesting to look at anyway.

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3. Flask Coffee

The setting is as cute as the coffee is tasty.

Inspired by the trendy café scene in Seoul, it has a modern, minimalist finish. The hip-hop music…

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Nyse Vicente
Digital Global Traveler

Lifelong Language Learner. Avid Traveller and Dog Hiker. Come and say hi in whatever language you feel like :)