Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Visited 10-11 July 2024. After spending 25 days exploring Xinjiang in China, I wanted to hop over to Kyrgyzstan, next door to Xinjiang, a neighbor of China. So, on the 9th of July, I flew from Urumqi to Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked ex-Soviet state. Ethnic Kyrgyz, a Turkic … Continue reading How to experience the unique cultures of Xinjiang, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in 70 days (Stop 13 Bishkek)