Moldo-Ashuu Pass
Молдо-Ашуу
A road descending from the south side of Song-Kul to the Naryn Valley, with dozens of hairpin bends stacked one above another. It is one of Kyrgyzstan's most photogenic roads.
Moldo-Ashuu Pass lies southwest of Song-Kul at an elevation of over 3,200 m, linking Song-Kul with the Ak-Tal area of the Naryn Valley to the south. The descent has about 33 consecutive hairpin bends. From the viewpoint beside the pass, the road looks like a ribbon laid across the hillside, making it a popular photo spot. It works well as a loop: from Kochkor, go up via Kalmak-Ashuu to Song-Kul, then descend via Moldo-Ashuu toward Naryn or Tash Rabat. The gravel road is narrow and steep, so you need a 4x4 and an experienced driver. Avoid it after rain.
Opening hours
Open to vehicles about June–September