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.
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
Chong-Kyzyl-Suu gorge is located 60 km to the west of the town of Karakol. Its name "the big red water" the gorge got because water in a river at the bottom of it seems to be red.
Cholpon-Ata is the main resort town of Issyk-Kul region. The city located on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul is famous for its amazing beaches of white fine sand and incredibly clear water.
In the valley of Besh-Tash, on the banks of a river there stretches for 30 km a national park established in 1996. It occupies the area of more than 32 thousand hectares.
The valley of Jyrgalan situated in 60 km. from city of Karakol in east part of Issyk Kul Region. This place resembles a lost paradise, located among the mountains of the Central Tien Shan.
Manas Peak is the highest point of the ridge Talas Ala-Too and one of the highest points of the Western Tien-Shan. Its height is 4488 m above sea level.
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.
The town of Toktogul is a regional center of the district of the same name in Jalal-Abad region. The town got its name after the famous akyn (poet) Toktogul Satylganov.
The famous waterfall Maiden Tears is located in "the Valley of Seven Bulls", Jeti-Oguz, at the altitude of about 2500 m. The height of the waterfall is about 40 m.
