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.
Polo-like game using an animal carcass, scheduled for one day.
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- Lake Issyk-KölSightLake on whose north shore sporting events are held.
- Cholpon-Ata HippodromeSightRacetrack and playing field for sports and cultural events.
- kok boruPlacePolo-like game using an animal carcass, scheduled for one day.
- Gazprom ComplexSightSports complex hosting wrestling and wrestling-adjacent events.
- Rukh Ordo Cultural CenterSightWaterfront complex hosting traditional nomad music and culture.
- komuzSightKyrgyz national instrument, shape of a pier.
- Kyrchyn GorgeSightMountain valley hosting traditional sports and a yurt city.
- Dordoi Nomad AmphitheaterSightLakefront complex hosting “Nomad Fest” events.
- Elsewhere
- World Nomad GamesFestivalKyrgyzstanBiennial cultural and sporting event celebrating nomadic traditions.
- Tyiyn enmeiPlaceKyrgyzstanTraditional sport showcased at the 2018 World Nomad Games.
- Bishkek ArenaSightBishkek, KyrgyzstanVenue for the opening ceremony, not yet completed.
- Nomad ArenaSightBishkek, KyrgyzstanSports and concert complex in Bishkek.
- Hotel EurasiaHotelDolinka, KyrgyzstanHosts mancala board-game competitions and has hot springs.
- Nomad Civilization CenterMuseumChong Sary-Oi, KyrgyzstanMuseum hosting one day of “Art Lab” events.
- Manas International AirportSightBishkek, KyrgyzstanAirport with connections to the Middle East, Russia, and East Asia.
- 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.
- GoBusPlaceBishkek, KyrgyzstanBus service from Bishkek to Cholpon-Ata.
- Попутка KG Telegram channelPlaceBishkek, KyrgyzstanFor negotiating shared taxi rides.
- Yandex GoPlaceBishkek, KyrgyzstanApp for intercity transfers.
- Lake Son-KölSightKochkor, KyrgyzstanHigh-altitude lake, popular horse-trekking destination.