Title: Lake Issyk Kul in Issyk-Kul Region | Expedia.co.uk [Lake Issyk Kul Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Lake-Issyk-Kul-Hotels.0-l6101704-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Issyk-Kul Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Issyk-Kul-Region.d553248626387933786.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Issyk-Kul Region](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Issyk-Kul-Region.d553248626387933786.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Lake Issyk Kul Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Lake-Issyk-Kul.d6101704.Car-Hire-Guide)[Issyk-Kul Region Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Issyk-Kul-Region.d553248626387933786.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Lake Issyk Kul ![August 2013 Kaji Say, Issyk-kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan Issyk Kul is an endorheic (i.e. inflow only) lake in eastern Kyrgyzstan. It is the tenth largest lake in the world by volume (though not in surface area), and the second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea and the second largest mountain lake after Titicaca. Although it is surrounded by snowy peaks, it never freezes hence its name, which means "hot lake" in the Kyrgyz language. It is some 180 km long and 60 km wide, up to 600 meters deep and located in altitude ca. 1.600 meters, very popular for recreation, mainly in resorts on its north shore. Kaji Say is on south shore and more calm and relaxed place. The mountains in picture are Terskey Alatau range of Northern Tian Shan. The lake has some 20 percent salinity compared to oceans. However an ocean for Kyrgyz for sure. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000003782/7651720d-955b-4ab2-bbdc-b53a6c8dc50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![August 2013 Kaji Say, Issyk-kul Lake, Kyrgyzstan Issyk Kul is an endorheic (i.e. inflow only) lake in eastern Kyrgyzstan. It is the tenth largest lake in the world by volume (though not in surface area), and the second largest saline lake after the Caspian Sea and the second largest mountain lake after Titicaca. Although it is surrounded by snowy peaks, it never freezes hence its name, which means "hot lake" in the Kyrgyz language. It is some 180 km long and 60 km wide, up to 600 meters deep and located in altitude ca. 1.600 meters, very popular for recreation, mainly in resorts on its north shore. Kaji Say is on south shore and more calm and relaxed place. The mountains in picture are Terskey Alatau range of Northern Tian Shan. The lake has some 20 percent salinity compared to oceans. However an ocean for Kyrgyz for sure. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000003782/7651720d-955b-4ab2-bbdc-b53a6c8dc50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Right before the horse games begon, this cute kid arrived at the playground. We learned some great traditions and it is amazing to see how these kids handle those horses. #troveon #kyrgystan #horse #moments #kids #sunsets #travel #nature #traditions #culture Make sure you follow me on: https://www.facebook.com/ShotByCanipel/ https://www.instagram.com/canipel/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101704/a6cbb54f-7ede-42b4-918e-ed18b691cf60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fairytale canyon in Kyrgystan... what a colorfull and fun place to be. Little hikes and climbing from one sand canyon to another. Worth the visit. #TroveOn #TakeAHike #kyrgystan #fairytalcanyon #Landscape #earth https://www.facebook.com/ShotByCanipel/ https://www.instagram.com/canipel/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101704/bb60b6ba-424a-4daa-b664-c69ba8c8b195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Shazka Canyon (The Fairy Tale Canyon) in Kyrgyzstan. In the background you can see Issyk Kul, the world's tenth largest lake, which can be translated into "The Warm Lake"; it never freezes.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101704/6b5ac0b7-6f3d-47c5-aea5-7f396bac95f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lake Issyk Kul Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit #### Fairy Tale Canyon Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Tale Canyon during your travels in Tosor. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fairy-Tale-Canyon-Tosor.d553248635972870771.Attraction) #### Ruh Ordo Cultural Center You can spend time exploring the galleries in Ruh Ordo Cultural Center during your travels in Cholpon-Ata. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ruh-Ordo-Cultural-Center-Cholpon-Ata.d553248627064673215.Attraction) #### Kaji-Say Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kaji-Say Beach during your trip to Kaji-Say? 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