Mayluu-Suu

Mayluu-Suu (Kyrgyz: Майлуу-Суу, meaning "Oily Water") is a town in Jalal-Abad Region, about 80 km southwest of Jalal-Abad city in the Ferghana Valley foothills. The population is about 20,000. The town was a significant Soviet-era uranium mining centre, with mines operating from the 1940s until the 1970s.

The legacy of uranium mining has left environmental challenges, including radioactive tailings ponds in the surrounding hills. Mayluu-Suu is known internationally as one of the most radioactive places in Central Asia, though the town itself is safe for transit. The climate is continental: hot summers (30-35°C) and cool winters.

By Plane

Osh International Airport (OSS IATA) is about 110 km south.

By Car / Road

Marshrutkas from Jalal-Abad take about 2 hours (150–250 som). Shared taxis cost 400–600 som.

Walkable. Do not wander into restricted areas near the tailings ponds.

• Soviet mining infrastructure — Abandoned mine buildings and equipment.

• Ferghana Valley landscape — Mountain and valley scenery.

• Industrial heritage observation — The town's mining history is visible from public areas.

• Simple chaikhana — 150–250 som.

Tea, bottled water.

• Basic guesthouse — 500–1,000 som.

• Town shop for provisions.

• Jalal-Abad (80 km northeast) — Regional capital.
• Kara-Kol (30 km northwest) — Town near Arslanbob.
• Arslanbob (50 km northwest) — Walnut forest and hiking.