Panfilov Park
Панфилов атындагы сейилбак
A Soviet-era amusement park behind the White House, where the Ferris wheel and vintage rides evoke nostalgia, making it a favorite weekend spot for local families.
Panfilov Park lies just north of the White House, the presidential palace. It is named after General Panfilov, who defended Moscow during World War II, and a statue of him stands in the park. The park dates from the Soviet era and still has a Ferris wheel, carousel, bumper cars and other rides with a strong sense of age. Tree-lined paths are dotted with stalls selling ice cream, cotton candy and kebabs. On weekends and summer evenings it fills with local families with children, making it a good place to experience everyday life in Bishkek and its Soviet nostalgia. Entry to the park is free; rides are charged per ride and are very cheap. Getting there: about a 5-minute walk from Ala-Too Square. Note: Some older rides are in fair condition, so choose according to your comfort level. Most rides are closed in winter.
Opening hours
Open all day; rides approx. 10:00–22:00 (summer)
Nearby sights
- White House
- State Historical Museum
- Ala-Too Square
- Holy Resurrection Cathedral
- Frunze House Museum
- Oak Park
- Erkindik Boulevard
- Gapar Aitiev National Museum of Fine Arts