Karakol

 Nestled near the eastern edge of the magnificent Lake Issyk-Kul, Karakol proudly stands as the fourth-largest city in Kyrgyzstan. Karakol, located approximately 150 kilometers away from the Kyrgyzstan-China border and 380 kilometers from the bustling capital city of Bishkek, Karakol serves as the administrative capital of the Issyk-Kul Region.