Kyzyl-Suu

Kyzyl-Suu (Kyrgyz: Кызыл-Суу, meaning "Red Water") is a village on the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul, about 40 km east of Bokonbaevo and 60 km west of Karakol. Formerly known as Pokrovka during the Soviet era, it is one of several settlements along the southern lake road. The population is about 5,000.

The village is an agricultural centre with orchards and livestock, and serves as a quiet alternative to the busier northern shore resorts. The climate is continental: warm summers (25-30°C) and cold winters (-5 to -15°C).

By Plane

Tamchy Airport (IKU IATA) is about 130 km west.

By Car / Road

Marshrutkas from Balykchy and Karakol along the southern shore road pass through Kyzyl-Suu. From Karakol, about 1 hour (100–150 som). Shared taxis cost 300–500 som.

Walkable.

• Lake Issyk-Kul — The southern shore is quieter and less developed than the north.

• Terskey Ala-Too Range — The mountains rising south of the lake.

• Lake swimming on the quieter southern shore.

• Photography of the lake and mountain scenery.

• Small cafe or chaikhana — 150–250 som.

Tea, bottled water.

• Homestay — 500–1,000 som.

• Village shop for basic provisions.

• Bokonbaevo (40 km west) — The main village on the southern shore.
• Karakol (60 km east) — Major tourist centre.
• Barskoon (20 km east) — Village near Barskoon Waterfall.