Dordoi Bazaar
Дордой базары
A wholesale market among the largest in Central Asia, built from rows of shipping containers, with clothing and household goods piled high, a microcosm of regional trade.
Dordoi Bazaar lies on Bishkek's northern outskirts and is one of the largest wholesale markets in Central Asia. Its stalls are made of thousands of shipping containers stacked two high, stretching for several kilometers. It distributes clothing, footwear, hats, fur, appliances, household goods and small wares from China and elsewhere, which are then shipped on to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Russia. It is the best window into cross-border trade in Central Asia. Visitors can find affordable winter clothing, felt hats and Kyrgyz souvenirs. The market also has tandoor ovens and snacks such as baked samsa and plov. Getting there: about a 20-minute taxi ride from the city center. Note: The market is huge, so remember where you entered. Keep an eye on your wallet in the crowds. It is usually closed on Mondays; check on site.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–15:00; usually closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Bishkek Central Mosque (Imam Sarakhsi)
- Victory Square
- Holy Resurrection Cathedral
- Frunze House Museum
- Gapar Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts
- Kyrgyz National Opera and Ballet Theatre
- Oak Park
- Panfilov Park