This region is one of the three areas that form the southern part of the country, different from the north part in the territorial, cultural and socio-economic aspects
Batken region is the most mysterious region of Kyrgyzstan. It is located at the farthest south-western part of the country. ¾ of region boundaries are international.
In the valley of the Abshir-Say, 70 km from the city of Osh there is the amazing waterfall Abshir-Ata. The valley lies at the altitude of 1500-2500 meters above sea level.
Kyrgyz-Ata National Park is located 40 km from the city of Osh and occupies the territory in northern slope of Alay mountain range. National park is not big, area equals only 1172 hectares.
Orto-Tokoy reservoir is considered to be the first water reservoir in Kyrgyzstan. It was created in 1956. It is located on the Chu River, beyond the village Kochkor.
Toktogul reservoir is the largest water reservoir not only in Kyrgyzstan, but also in the whole of Central Asia. Its area is 284 sq. km and an average depth of about 215 m.
Highland Alay Valley is located in the south of Kyrgyzstan, between Alay and Chon-Alay mountain ranges. Its length is 150 km, width is from 2 to 25 km, and the average altitude is 3000 m.
The unique monument of the Middle Ages the caravanserai Tash Rabat is located in the valley of Kara-Koyun, 90 km from the town of Naryn and 60 km from the village of At-Bashi.
Saimaluu-Tash is one of the largest galleries of petroglyphs in the world. It is located at the distance of approximately 200 km from the city of Jalal-Abad.
Naryn national reserve is located in the Naryn river head, and it also includes the territory of the forest slope of the Naryn-Too mountain range. Its territory equals about 37,000 hectares.
Son-Kul is the second largest lake in Kyrgyzstan. Its area is 278 sq. km. It is situated in a valley between two mountain ranges at the altitude of 3016 m.
