📜 25-meter minaret, last remains of the medieval city of Balasagun.
🔍 Located in the Chuy Valley, east of Bishkek.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore a historic 11th-century minaret.
🚶 Climb a steep spiral staircase inside the tower.
🗿 See ancient Bal-bal grave markers and petroglyphs.
🖼️ Visit a small museum with excavated finds.

Tips

🚗 Easy day trip from Bishkek.
🕰️ Best to visit during summer for extended hours.

Hours

🕒 Daily, 9am to 5pm (6pm in summer).