Places to visit

This mosque is the oldest of the 157 mosques in modern Tashkent and the third largest mosque in Uzbekistan after the Bibi-Khanum Mosque in Samarkand and Poi-Kalyan in Bukhara. From the 15th century to the present, the mosque bears the name of one of the Sufi leaders of the Eastern Middle Ages - Khoja Akhrar Vali, who presented the city with a building built on the foundations of the former Djuma Mosque (Djuma Mosque - Friday Mosque) in 1451.

The highest ski resort around Bishkek.

Situated on Issyk Kul Oblast but accessible by road from Naryn Oblast. During the summer, it's main touristic destination of inhabitants of Naryn city. You may cure one week minimum if you want to get ride of your dermatologic problems. Many local tourists come to taste excellent kumys.

Ulaanbaatar (or formerly Ulan Bator) was founded in 1639 as an administrative center of Mongolian Buddhism. Today, half of the population of Mongolia lives in the capital, or 1.4 million people.

Ratsek Hut is located on the moraines of Ak-Saï Glacier (confluence gorge east of Ala-Archa Gorge) at an altitude of 3383 meters. Vladimir Razek (1918-1980) launched its construction at the end of the 1930s when he headed the Kyrgyz Alpine Club.

To reach the hut, you have to go to the alpine center of Ala Archa, then a very steep trail of 9km goes up to the Ak-Say glacier. En route, you can observe a waterfall. It takes 3 to 4 hours of walking to reach the hut. The hut and its surrounding camping places is a good base camp for mountaineers, but also for trekkers who would like to climb the Uchitel peak.

This pasture is located on the southern flank of the Suusamyr mountain range, in one of the remote areas of Kyrgyzstan. It can be accessed by Toktogul or Kyzyl Oï.

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport  is the main airport of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdongprovince, China. Both airport codes were inherited from the old airport, and the IATA code reflects Guangzhou's former romanization Canton. It is the main hub of China Southern Airlines, FedEx Express, 9 Air, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines and a focus city for Air China and China Eastern Airlines.

In 2014, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was China's second busiest and world's 13th busiest airport by passenger traffic, with 54,780,346 passengers handled. As for cargo traffic, the airport was the third busiest in China and the 19th busiest worldwide. Baiyun airport was also the second busiest airport in China in terms of aircraft movements.

The city of Kashgar is in the far NW China, west of the Taklamakan desert at the foot of the Tian Shan range. The oasis of Kashgar is an important crossroads of trade routes from the North, West, from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is also located at the northern end of the Karakorum highway that takes the Khunjerab Pass connects Kashgar to the city of Islamabad in Pakistan.

A losted valley surrounding the Sary Chelek's lake. In the middle of the valley, you can visit a nice lake named also Kara-Suu. 

The "Termez" airport started its activity on May 25, 1941 with the IATA code "TMJ". It is the southernmost airport in Uzbekistan on the border with Afghanistan. Flights are operated by Uzbekistan Airlines to Tashkent, Moscow and St-Petersburg.

The chief-town of the district of Jeti Oguz, one of the largest district of Kyrgyzstan. With 5000 inhabitants it is a quite big village. Kyzyl Suu is situated 10 km away from Issyk-Kul-Lake. 

On the other side of the village are the Tien-Shan-Mountains. The village itself is a typical Kyrgyz village. You can go and enjoy the little bazaar or have a look at the mosque, as well as the old church. On Sundays, there is an interesting animal market. In the village you have everything you need. There are a few little stores, as well as a park. From this village you can start to different treks on foot or by horse. Other curiosities are : the quite near beach, hot springs and a sanatorium.

Jety-Oguz is a picturesque valley in Kyrgyzstan, located near the town of Karakol. It attracts tourists with its natural beauty, unique mountain landscapes, crystal clear rivers and historical monuments.
The development of Jeti-Oguz plays a key role in the development of tourism in the region for several reasons:
**Natural treasures:* The Jeti-Oguz Valley is famous for its beautiful mountains, gorges, waterfalls and lakes. Its unique landscape attracts nature lovers, mountaineers, hikers and photographers.
**Tourism Opportunities:** The development of tourism infrastructure - from hotels and camping sites to hiking trails and sports activities - has contributed to an increase in the number of visitors. The development of tourism services such as guides, equipment hire and transport has also played an important role.
**The natural attractions of Jeti-Oguz create jobs and new opportunities for local businesses. Increased tourist demand stimulates business development, opening up new jobs and sources of income for local residents.
**Sociocultural exchange:** Tourist arrivals to the region also facilitate the exchange of culture and experiences between visitors and local people, fostering mutual understanding and respect for cultural differences.
**Environmental relevance:** With the increasing number of tourists, it is important to ensure the sustainable use of natural resources. Environmentally sustainable tourism development practices help to preserve the unique ecosystem of Jeti-Oguz for future generations.
The development of tourism in Jeti-Oguz is important to the region as it helps to increase economic growth, conserve natural resources, create new opportunities for local people and enhance cultural exchange. However, in order to ensure sustainability and preserve the unique natural environment of the region, it is important to strike a balance between tourism development and respect for nature and local communities.

Saralasaz is a pasture rich in grass for shepherds of Koshkor region. Each summer, many nomads install their yurts there.

Hong Kong International Airport  is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is located on the island of Chek Lap Kok, which largely comprises land reclaimed for the construction of the airport itself. The airport is also colloquially known asChek Lap Kok Airport, to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport.

The airport has been in commercial operation since 1998, replacing the Kai Tak Airport. It is an important regional trans-shipment centre, passenger hub and gateway for destinations in Mainland China (with 45 destinations) and the rest of Asia. The airport is the world's busiest cargo gateway and one of the world's busiest passenger airports. It is also home to one of the world's largest passenger terminal buildings (the largest when opened in 1998).

The airport is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong 24 hours a day and is the primary hub for Cathay Pacific (the flag carrier of Hong Kong), Dragonair, Hong Kong Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways and Air Hong Kong (cargo carrier). The airport is one of the hubs of Oneworld alliance, and it is also one of the Asian-Pacific cargo hubs for UPS Airlines. It is a focus city for many airlines, including China Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines. Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Air India to utilize Hong Kong as a stopover point for their flights.

HKIA is an important contributor to Hong Kong's economy, with approximately 65,000 employees. More than 100 airlines operate flights from the airport to over 180 cities across the globe. In 2014, HKIA handled 63.3 million passengers, making it the 10th busiest airport worldwide by passenger traffic. It also surpassed Memphis International Airport to become the world's busiest airport by cargo traffic

The Torugart Pass is the most marked passage between Kyrgyzstan and China. Travelers and merchants cross this passage more than 2000 years ago. On the Kyrgyz side, the caravanserai of Tash Rabat is the stopping point for spending the night before the day that will take you to Kashgar. The passage is heavily controlled, especially on the Chinese side, and your trip must be organized with local tour operators. The pass is open all year, but is closed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and when there is heavy snowfall. The opening hours, Monday to Friday, are from 10:00 to 17:00, but plan to spend the morning before 12:00. Leaving Kashgar in the morning, you will also arrive in the late afternoon in Tash Rabat or directly in Naryn.

Swayambhu is an ancient religious complex on top of a hill west of Kathmandu. The Tibetan name of the site means "sublime trees", for the many varieties of trees found on the hill. For Buddhist Newars, Swayambhunath occupies a central position, it is probably the most sacred of Buddhist pilgrimage sites. For Tibetans and followers of Tibetan Buddhism, it is only surpassed by Budha.

The complex consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples, some dating from the Licchavi period. A Tibetan monastery, a museum and a library are more recent constructions. The stupa has painted Buddha eyes and eyebrows.

 The site has two access points: a long staircase leading directly to the main temple platform, which starts from the top of the hill in the east; and a vehicle road around the southern hill leading to the southwest entrance. The first sight upon reaching the top of the stairs is the Vajra.

Much of Swayambhunath's iconography comes from the Vajrayana tradition of Newar Buddhism.

Pokrovka (is pronounced "Pakrovka" is the capital of the Manas District of Talas Oblast, Kyrgyzstan. It is located on the Talas River, 5 km north of the Kapka Dam (former Kirov dam). 30 km from the Zhambyl (Oluyaata) railway station (Kazakhstan). The village was founded in 1874. Population 7.4 thousand (2009). A monument to the victims of the Great Patriotic War was erected.
The basic plan of Pokrovka village was developed in 1983 by the Kyrgyz State Institute of Construction Design. The flatness of Pokrovka differs from other villages. Streets were straight, houses were built in straight rows, and ditches were made along the streets. Pokrovka village administration includes Balasaruu, Jayilgan, Kararcha and Sogot villages.

Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah - a madrasah in Bukhara, named after the Ashtarkhanid ruler Abdulaziz Khan, is a paired ensemble with Ulugbek madrasah. The entrance is distinguished by its high and rich external ornament, yellow paint was used for the first time. A wide variety of techniques were used in the design of the madrasah: carved tiles and carved mosaics, relief majolica, carved marble, alabaster fresco, gilding.