About this experience
I invite you to a tour dedicated to the people and traditions of Kyrgyzstan. We will talk about great achievements as well as everyday life. Let's start with a mini-walk through the city center and see places associated with heroic figures. Then we will head to the colorful Historical Museum, where you will learn about the features of nomadic culture and lifestyle.
What to Expect
Stories of Great People of Kyrgyzstan
During the walk through the city center, you will get to know the heroes of Kyrgyz history. Among them:
- The mysterious hero Bishkek, after whom the city is named;
- The first female ruler of southern Kyrgyzstan - the great Kurmandzhan;
- Writer Aaly Tokombaev, who survived the tragic 1916 uprising with his family and fled to China;
- Poet Toktogul, exiled to Siberia for love and belief in freedom;
- Hero Manas - the famous epic hero;
- Politician Yusup Abdrahmanov - a friend of Mayakovsky, who saved Kyrgyzstan from famine in the 1930s.
National Historical Museum
You will see Kyrgyz jewelry, carpets, household items, horse equipment, weapons. And the famous yurt - a portable dwelling of nomads. You will decode the symbolism of local traditional clothing and appreciate the sounds of national instruments. And also:
- Experience the era of joining the Russian Empire;
- View the exhibition 'Gold of Ancient Kyrgyzstan';
- Learn about the stages of Kyrgyz writing system development;
- Explore the peaceful coexistence of 6 religions within the country;
- Understand the meaning of Kyrgyz revolutions in the 21st century.
Organizational Details
- I or another professional guide from our team will conduct the tour for you;
- Museum tickets are included in the price.
