Lonely PlanetJul 29
All you need to know about the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan
The World Nomad Games kick off in Kyrgyzstan on August 31. Here’s everything you need to know.
For negotiating shared taxi rides.
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- Bishkek ArenaSightVenue for the opening ceremony, not yet completed.
- Nomad ArenaSightSports and concert complex in Bishkek.
- Manas International AirportSightAirport with connections to the Middle East, Russia, and East Asia.
- GoBusPlaceBus service from Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata.
- Попутка KG Telegram channelPlaceFor negotiating shared taxi rides.
- Yandex GoPlaceApp for intercity transfers.
- Elsewhere
- World Nomad GamesFestivalKyrgyzstanBiennial cultural and sporting event celebrating nomadic traditions.
- Tyiyn enmeiPlaceKyrgyzstanTraditional sport showcased at the 2018 World Nomad Games.
- Lake Issyk-KölSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanLake on whose north shore sporting events are held.
- Cholpon-Ata HippodromeSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanRacetrack and playing field for sports and cultural events.
- kok boruPlaceCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanPolo-like game using an animal carcass, scheduled for one day.
- Gazprom ComplexSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanSports complex hosting wrestling and wrestling-adjacent events.
- Rukh Ordo Cultural CenterSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanWaterfront complex hosting traditional nomad music and culture.
- komuzSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanKyrgyz national instrument, shape of a pier.
- Kyrchyn GorgeSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanMountain valley hosting traditional sports and a yurt city.
- Hotel EurasiaHotelDolinka, KyrgyzstanHosts mancala board-game competitions and has hot springs.
- Nomad Civilization CenterMuseumChong Sary-Oi, KyrgyzstanMuseum hosting one day of “Art Lab” events.
- Dordoi Nomad AmphitheaterSightCholpon-Ata, KyrgyzstanLakefront complex hosting “Nomad Fest” events.
- Issyk-Köl International AirportSightTamchy, KyrgyzstanAirport served by seasonal routes from Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
- Karakol International AirportAirportKarakol, KyrgyzstanAirport served by domestic routes from Bishkek and Osh.
- Lake Son-KölSightKochkor, KyrgyzstanHigh-altitude lake, popular horse-trekking destination.