The road south · Kyrgyzstan
Naryn travel guide
A long river-valley town on the way to Tash Rabat and China.
Naryn stretches along the Naryn river, one of the sources of the Syr Darya, in the heart of Kyrgyzstan. It is a practical stop on the long road south to Tash Rabat and the Torugart Pass to China.
The drive through the surrounding canyons and the At-Bashy valley is scenic, and the town has simple guesthouses.
- Time needed
- 1 night
- Best time
- June–September
- Getting there
- About 5 hours from Bishkek, or from Song-Kul by mountain road.
Don’t miss
What to see in Naryn
- 01
Naryn river canyon
Red-walled gorges along the river.
- 02
At-Bashy valley
Broad pastures below the At-Bashy range.
- 03
Salkyn-Tor
A forested national park just outside town.
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