Issyk-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan

Issyk-Kul water remains warm in the evening, when the sun hit fades. ©Roza Yesenkulova

The sign "No jumping form the pier. Water 1.8 m deep" fails to stop some. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Sky lanterns launched at night. ©Roza Yesenkulova

In ancient time braids indicated marriage status of a girl. But the tradition has faded since. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Cultural center Rukh Orda holds legends misteries and miths. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Huge territory of Ruhk Orda. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Eagle master offering to take a photo with the bird for small money. ©Roza Yesenkulova

The bird feels fine under the scorching sun. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Signature of Kazakh writer Chingiz Aitmatov on the wall of the cultural center. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Guids offering a 2 hour excursion of Rukh Orda for 300 som. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Through a coin, clang the bell and your wish will come true. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Even kids are busy in Kyrgyzstan. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Kyrgyz yurt (nomadic tent) holds the treasures of the nation: leather, fox felts, hunting instrument and homeware. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Handloomed carpets and pictures are expensive. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Bard Bolat Okudzhava staring into the crear blue Issyk Kul lake, holding his guitar. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Heart-form stone was found near the Tien Shan mountains. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Kyrgyz national yurt (nomadic tent). The left part belongs to men, the right one is for women. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Statue of President Nursultan Nazarbayev near the lake. ©Roza Yesenkulova

©Roza Yesenkulova

A camel photo for 50 som. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Kazakh poet and philosopher Asankaigy. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Tourists use the peliod found at the botton of Issyk-Kul. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Tourists can "feed" the frog with a coin and pat him on the head to make thier dreams come true. ©©Roza Yesenkulova

Kyrgyz flags are available at the market in Bosteri. ©Roza Yesenkulova

There is a fair in Bosteri on weekends. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Mountain flower honey starting from 100 som per kilo. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Kyrgyzs produce milk, curd, cheese, sour creem and butter. ©Roza Yesenkulova

These treasures can be found at the bottom of Issyk Kul. ©Roza Yesenkulova

©Roza Yesenkulova

There are no starfish in Issyk Kul. It is brought from China. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Hats with earflaps, and leather wares can be bought at the local market. ©Roza Yesenkulova

"GoodLake" resort. ©Roza Yesenkulova

Flight from Almaty to Kyrgyz town of Tamchi on An-24 takes one hour. ©Roza Yesenkulova

The international airport is servicing only one flight: Almaty-Tamchi-Almtay twice a week. ©Roza Yesenkulova