Cholpon-Ata Beach
Чолпон-Ата
A lakeside beach at the northern shore's resort center, backed by the snowy Kungey Alatau. Swimming, boating and lake cruises are available in summer.
Cholpon-Ata is the liveliest resort town on the north shore of Issyk-Kul. Public beaches and private resort sands line the lakeshore. The water is clear and slightly saline, with the snow-capped Kungey Alatau behind it. In summer you can swim, try water sports or take a boat cruise to enjoy the lake views. July and August are peak season, when the water temperature is about 18 to 20°C. In June and September the water is cooler, but there are fewer people. The town also has the Petroglyph Museum and the Rukh Ordo Cultural Center. Private beaches often charge an entry fee or require spending at the hotel. The high-altitude UV radiation is strong, so use sun protection.
Opening hours
All day (summer)
Nearby sights
- Cholpon-Ata Petroglyphs
- Rukh Ordo Cultural Center
- Bosteri
- Grigoryevka Gorge (Chon-Ak-Suu)
- Kyrchyn Gorge
- Semenov Gorge (Semyonovka Gorge)
- Kaji-Say
- Manjyly-Ata