Kaji-Say
Кажы-Сай
A quiet lakeside village on the south shore, with sandy beaches facing the snowy peaks of the north shore, near a salt lake and remnants of a Soviet mining site.
Kaji-Say is a small town on the south shore of Issyk-Kul. It was built in the Soviet era to support uranium mining. Today it is mainly known for its quiet lakeside beaches and simple sanatoriums. It has fewer visitors than the north shore, clearer water, and it is a good place to watch the sunset over the lake. Nearby attractions include Kara-Kol Salt Lake, a floating salt lake where visitors can float in the brine and enjoy mud baths, a Lenin statue on the hillside, and the remains of an old mining area. Fairy Tale Canyon is only about 20 minutes away by car. Facilities in town are basic, so you may prefer to stay at a nearby yurt camp.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Manjyly-Ata
- Bokonbaevo Eagle Hunting
- Skazka (Fairy Tale) Canyon
- Tamga-Tash
- Barskoon Gorge & Waterfalls
- Cholpon-Ata Beach
- Rukh Ordo Cultural Center
- Bosteri