Ala-Too Square
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Madan Gopal M
Bengaluru, India4,484 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Spacious and all encompassing historical square that can impress any casual visitor. I went round this square many a times during my three days stay visiting museums, parks, historical monuments and a variety of eateries. Best place to spend time and energise oneself. The Kyrgyz national flag in the square in front of the museum and by the side of the tall statue of freedom is a major attraction.
Written 14 November 2022
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Dirk W
Alexandra Headland, Australia6,004 contributions
Sep 2022
More than likely you will walk here visiting central Bishkek, because there's a few thing to see : The State History Museum, statue of Manas The Great, changing of the guard, etc. The square itself is grand, another Soviet legacy, so good for a few quick photos, then move on.
Written 7 November 2022
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Darrin R
Eastleigh, UK3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
Impressive area. Clearly ex soviet in appearance. Doesn't take to long to visit an hour spent at most. Good if you can catch the change of gaurd
Written 14 July 2022
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Edin Krnic
Tuzi, Montenegro3,104 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
Nice and beautiful park behind monument of manat. This is nice place to take some rest and also good to take some photos of people and monuments.
Written 23 May 2022
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Roland K
3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Business
Central place of the capital Bishkek with historical and modern buildings, governmental places and cultural statues. Place for meeting friends and guests
Written 7 December 2021
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Anu Jaswal
Dubai, United Arab Emirates42 contributions
Aug 2021
Beautiful square and many parks to walk around. Neat and clean and good place for tourist attraction.
Written 23 August 2021
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Anthriksh
Dubai, United Arab Emirates71 contributions
May 2021
City main charm if your are in history and Culture. There are all walkable places to view statues . Neat and clean surroundings
Written 4 June 2021
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Anna P
18 contributions
Jul 2020
We walked to the square trying to find the centre of the city, and its reference to the history and civic cultural focus of Bishkek. I thought it was underdeveloped as a interesting spot to visit, as had very little information or a people friendly directional map for visitors, hardly any information in English, I felt there could have been more of an interactive fountain for children, like there is in Seoul Korea. The flower gardens with nice roses was pretty, but hardly any decent seating, or shade areas.
Written 11 August 2020
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The Weak Knee Traveler
Singapore, Singapore11,767 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
This is the main square in Bishkek and you can see change of guards here. Should visit for photo stops if there is time. Pretty nice to walk around.
Written 31 May 2020
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shun821
Singapore, Singapore1,827 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
The city centre is pretty small so it’s a comfortable walk/stroll while looking at these landmarks. It doesn’t take long before we hop on the bus to Osh Bazzar.
Written 24 May 2020
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I am planning three country to visit in March 2019 Bishkek, Almaty and Tashkent cities for one week on land borders. Can anyone tell me are these safe, which order mean to go first and crossing the border etc. Thanks
urosdernovsek
Celje, Slovenia1,164 contributions
I agree, Marshutka's are the best and cheapest way of travel. Did only two countries (Almaty-Bishkek), both are safe.
Fellow Trippers,
Salaam!
Please, does anyone know the schedule for the changing of the guard in September?
For example, is it every hour on the hour? Every two hours on the hour? At very specific times?
Trying to get clarity on this.
Thanks in advance! :-)
Abdulla H
St. Catharines, Canada86 contributions
I was told it is every hour on the hour.
Ala-Too Square (Bishkek) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
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- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Ala-Too Square:
- The perfect day: Ala Archa National Park + Bishkek city tour (From HK$759.43)
- Silk Route Tour (Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Kyrgyzstan) 10N-11D (From HK$27,793.44)
- A stunning Bishkek city tour (From HK$454.09)
- Kyrgyzstan Express Adventure Tour (From HK$7,789.05)
- Colorful Kyrgyzstan (From HK$5,620.93)
- Hotels near Ala-Too Square:
- (0.33 km) Central Chuy Avenue Hostel
- (0.49 km) Park Hotel Bishkek
- (0.90 km) Ambassador Hotel
- (1.03 km) Orion Hotel Bishkek
- (0.37 km) Urban Hotel
- Restaurants near Ala-Too Square:
- (0.17 km) Na Ploshhadi
- (0.20 km) ChuiKoff
- (0.21 km) Concord
- (0.23 km) Pyany Los
- (0.24 km) Empire Pizza