Tours along northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul.

“Everyone except me has permits to buy horses. We are lent magnificent horses with Cossack saddles, and we gallop all day over the surrounding pastures; the first dress rehearsal, after which our knees hurt and our thighs are sore. This was the most serious day for me, because I was completely at the mercy of my horse and his good will. True, I did not let myself be thrown off, but this was only a relative success. And I found myself completely at a loss to decide on the great problem of whether to use the whip or not. Those who did without the whip had as good a success as those who did not... The next day we were told that a launch was to enter Cholpon-Ata Bay. However, prudence warned us to arrive a little earlier, according to the country's custom."

Ella Maillart. "Turkestan Solo". 1932.

Guide to sights of Issyk-Kul region.

Large hippodrome is located at an altitude of 1624 meters above sea level, 360 meters from northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, in southern part of village of Baktuu-Dolonotu in Issyk-Kul district of region of same name. 
One of the largest hippodromes in Kyrgyzstan, located on the picturesque shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, is a unique facility in Central Asia, near the city of Cholpon-Ata. The hippodrome covers an area of ​​about 25 hectares and can accommodate up to 10,000 spectators.
The hippodrome was reconstructed in 2014 on the eve of the First World Nomad Games, which made it possible to hold events at a high level. In 1962, Stud Farm No. 54 was founded in the village of Baktuu-Dolonotu in the Issyk-Kul region. For many years, the hippodrome was considered one of the leading stud farms in the country.
Thoroughbred horses were bred here, which were highly valued. This place has become a popular arena for equestrian competitions, including national games organized annually in honor of Independence Day. The hippodrome has its own farm, which includes 32 thoroughbred horses, 8 heads of the Russian trotter breed, 4 half-blood horses, and 27 horses of the agricultural breed.
In addition, the enterprise is engaged in breeding merino sheep. In order to increase the tourist flow and additional funds to the state budget, the possibility of creating new cultural and health mini-complexes is being considered. In 2016, additional reconstruction was carried out, which made it a modern sports facility that meets international standards.
Today, the hippodrome serves not only for equestrian events, but is also a venue for various cultural and entertainment events, attracting tourists and equestrian enthusiasts from all over the world. Its unique location on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul makes it a special place for holding international events.
Visitors to the hippodrome can enjoy not only spectacular competitions, but also the beauty of the surrounding nature, which makes it an attractive place for recreation and tourism.
Geographical coordinates of hippodrome on northern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul: N42°38'53 E77°07'40

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