Tien Shan,

KYRGYZSTAN

Literally translating to ‘mountains of heaven’, Tien Shan is an otherworldly range of peaks and valleys that form the border between China and Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan is home to a substantial part of the range, including its highest mountain, Jengish Chokusu at 7,439 metres. A trip here involves driving past countless jailoos (pastures), trekking through spectacular gorges such as the Jeti-Oguz Gorge, and ambling along alpine meadows. Discover the magic of Issyk-Kul Lake that, despite being surrounded by snow-capped peaks, never freezes due to its saline water. The rare white mountain honey comes from the Tien-Shan Mountains; it is derived solely from the nectar of wild sainfoin flowers found along the eastern side of Lake Issyk-Kul during summer. discoverkyrgyzstan.org