Aalam Ordo This mysterious complex of abandoned yurts and fading murals was meant to be a center of science and spirituality in Kyrgyzstan. Ala Kul Lake A stunning blue-green lake located in the Terskey Alatau mountain range. Bishkek Circus This retro, UFO-like structure is a remnant of the Soviet-era circus. Burana Tower Lonely minaret stump of a destroyed city. Dungan Family Restaurant On the shores of Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul Lake, a family cooks a feast that tells the sad tale of a people's exile. Dungan Mosque Built entirely of interlocking pieces, construction of this Chinese Muslim house of worship required zero nails. 1 2 3 4 Next »
