Kaji-Say combines Lake Issyk-Kul with mountain landscapes and cultural sites. Those wishing to book a hotel in Kaji-Say can continue their accommodation search afterward.
Nature
Kaji-Say has bays along the lakeshore where locals swim. Kaji-Say Beach is used as a venue for open-water aquathlon events. The Kaji-Say Aquathlon combines open-water swimming in Lake Issyk-Kul with running.
Near Kaji-Say, the Oimo-Tash yurt camp is located on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul. It offers stays in traditional yurts with modern amenities. The rock formations of the Valley of Demons are located inland, a short hike from Kaji-Say. The Kaji-Say Gorge features a picturesque mountain landscape.
The cliffs around Kaji-Say feature colorful layers and formations of rock and contain ancient burial mounds and petroglyphs.
In the broader regional context is the Issyk-Kul Biosphere Area. It is a nationally protected area established to protect and sustainably use natural territories with rich natural and cultural heritage. The area explicitly supports sustainable recreational use as well as the conservation and restoration of natural resources.
Culture
The Shugaev Museum of Modern Art is located in the village of Kadji-Say. It comprises around 18 rooms with at least 200 paintings by modern artists. The paintings are by artists from Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Russia, and Azerbaijan.
The archaeological settlement of Kadzhi-Say dates from the 9th to the 12th century. It has a square layout measuring 60 x 60 meters, with preserved walls up to 3 meters high and towers. The settlement is located 1 km east of the town on a high, steep terrace above Lake Issyk-Kul.
Getting Around
Kaji-Say has village shops. Road A363 passes through Kaji-Say and connects the southern shore of Lake Issyk-Kul with Balykchy and Karakol. Kaji-Say can be reached by public transport, car, or tourist services.
Other places in the same travel region: Bokonbayevo, Tamchy, Barskoon, Kuturga, Balykchy, Tamga, Ananyevo, Teploklyuchenka
