– Region: Issyk-Kul Oblast (Issyk-Kul east shores, 1,609m — best swimming beaches)

 – Elevation: 1609

 – GPS Coordinates: 42.520° N, 77.620° E

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — Marshrutka from Karakol along south shore: 1hr | Or from Bishkek via south shore: 5hr 

 – Opening Season: Jun–Sep (water temperature 18–24°C in summer)

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 500  – Showers: Yes — at beach hotels + guesthouses

 – Drinking Water: Yes — piped – Meals & food: Beach cafes + guesthouse B+D | Fresh fish from lake (chebak + sig)

– Mobile Signal: Yes — Beeline 4G – Payment Methods: Beach resort: USD 30–80/night | Guesthouse: USD 12–18 B+D | Bus from Karakol: 1hr

 – Short Description: ISSYK-KUL EAST END BEACHES = the CLEANEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL swimming area of the lake — the east end is less developed, the water clearest, and the mountain backdrop (Terskey Ala-Too range) most dramatic. TAMGA VILLAGE: beautiful south shore village with sanatorium + petroglyphs nearby. LAKE CHEMISTRY: Issyk-Kul is mildly saline (salinity 6g/L vs ocean 35g/L) — feels slightly different to swimming in fresh water. The lake NEVER FREEZES (underground springs) — can be swum in (brave souls) even in November.