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Sailing Boat on Issyk-Kul Lake
Every summer, many Bishkek residents travel to the north shore of Issy Kul Lake for a holiday. It is not uncommon to see sailing regattas in front of the… [...]
Sundays in the Oak Tree Park
The large green areas and boulevards in the centre of Bishkek are a popular place for families and couples to take a walk or spend their free time. Credit:… [...]
Hall of Light
A man walks from the cool shaded halls in an old Bukharian building out into the stark spring sunlight. Credit: Ashley et Quentin (France) Find… [...]
In Khiva’s Old Town
A family in the old town of Khiva in Uzbekistan, called Itchan Kala. In the background, the Islam Khojah minaret can be seen overlooking the city. Credit:… [...]
Feeding Ground in the Mountain Village
The mountain village of Saritag in Tajikistan is located in the Sughd region, not far from Iskanderkul. Credit : Joachim Bohndorf (Germany) Find… [...]
Pontoon bridge over the Amu Darya
A picturesque play of colours of different shades of blue during the crossing of a pontoon bridge over the Amu Darya near Urgench, Uzbekistan. Credit:… [...]
Old Colonial House
An old colonial house in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan, formerly known as Przhevalsk. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the… [...]
Traditional Tapchan
A traditional tapchan, or karvat in Uyghur, a table on a large bed for eating and drinking outdoors. This is the way to relax when the heat of summer… [...]
Sunset Cycle
A worker cycles home, bundled up against the chill of Bukharan nights. Though it is spring, the temperature drops to a brisk chill at night as soon as the… [...]
Mosque under surveillance
A mosque, a flag and a surveillance camera in the… [...]
On the shore
In the north shore of Song-Kol lake near Muras Yurt Camp,… [...]