# Silk Road Burana Tower & Bishkek - Day Trip

A history day that links the Silk Road to modern Bishkek. We drive about 80 km into the Chui Valley to Burana Tower, the ruins of Balasagun, the balbal stones and the petroglyphs. After a Kyrgyz lunch on the way back, the rest of the day belongs to Osh Bazaar, Ala-Too Square and the city's Soviet architecture. Good for travellers who like the stories behind old stones.

- Duration: 6 hours
- Type: Day trips
- Best season: All year round
- Starts and ends in: Bishkek
- Pace: Moderately paced
- Activities: sightseeing - 1 day
- Total driving: 160 km
- Price: from $100 per person (the exact price depends on group size and season). No prepayment to enquire.
- Group: small group or fully private, with a local English-speaking guide
- Page: https://azattours.com/tours/silk-road-burana-tower-bishkek-day-trip/

## Highlights

- Climb Burana Tower for views over the Chui Valley
- Balbal stone figures and petroglyphs at Balasagun
- Old coins and ceramics in the site museum
- Changing of the guard on Ala-Too Square

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Bishkek to Burana Tower and back, with a city tour

Your guide meets you at your hotel and asks whether you lean toward history, culture or a balance of both. Then we drive about 80 km into the Chui Valley. On the way you hear why the Silk Road mattered so much here.

At Burana you walk among the remains of Balasagun, once a busy trading town. Balbals, the old carved stone figures, stand near ancient petroglyphs. A small museum on site keeps coins, ceramics and other finds from the area. Climb the tower itself for a wide view across the valley.

Lunch is at a local restaurant on the road back to Bishkek. The city tour starts at Osh Bazaar, where you can taste local products, buy souvenirs and practise bargaining. On Ala-Too Square you see the 33-metre Manas Monument and the 100-metre flagpole, and with good timing the changing of the Guard of Honor.

Your guide covers the 2005, 2010 and 2020 revolutions at the White House, then leads you past the Lenin Monument, through Panfilov Park and to Victory Square. The Philharmonic Hall, Opera and Ballet Theatre, Circus and Wedding Hall show several eras of Soviet building. The last stop is the Central Mosque, before the drive back to your hotel.

- Transfer: Bishkek to Burana Tower · 80 km
- Activity: Sightseeing
- Meals: Lunch at a local restaurant

## Common questions

**How long is this tour?** It runs 6 hours, starting and ending in Bishkek.

**When is the best time to go?** The season runs All year round. June to September brings the warmest days, and the high-pasture yurt camps are open.

**How fit do I need to be?** It's moderately paced, with 1 days sightseeing. Good general fitness is enough, and there is no technical climbing.

**How much does it cost?** From $100 per person. The exact price depends on group size and season, and we confirm it for your group within 24 hours.

## How to book

Send your dates and group size and we confirm availability and a tailored price within 24 hours: https://azattours.com/tours/silk-road-burana-tower-bishkek-day-trip/#book

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- Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan