📜 Former Soviet uranium mining town, now semi-abandoned and desolate.🔍 Established in 1955, its name means "a thousand birds" in Kyrgyz. # Why Go🏭 Explore abandoned Soviet-era buildings and mining facilities🎨 Discover unique murals and artifacts in a former felt pen factory🚶 Interact with welcoming locals and experience a living "time capsule"⛰️ Enjoy scenic mountain views along the route # Why Avoid☢️ Potentially dangerous due to high radiation levels in certain areas🚧 Roads to the village are bumpy, muddy, and dangerous🚽 Basic facilities; guesthouse may have non-functional toilets and unclean water🚌 Public transport is infrequent and unreliable❄️ Very few tourists from September to May # Tips🚗 Recommended to use a 4x4 vehicle for access🏕️ Basic camping site available near the village☀️ Best to visit during summer months⚠️ Heed red warning signs for radiation and cordoned-off areas # Cost💰 Guesthouse: $11 per night. # Hours🕒 Primarily a summer destination, very few tourists from September to May.