Bishkek Burana Tower & Konorchek Canyon Day Tour

Journey to the Ancient Silk Road
Bishkek Burana Tower & Konorchek Canyon

After meeting in front of the Paramount Kyrgyz Republic Flag near Ala-Too Square, a drive of about 1 hour and 40 minutes will take you to the Burana Tower, an important site on the 11th-century Silk Road where you can glimpse Islamic architecture. You'll have about 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time here, so climb to the top of the tower to take in the vast meadows and mountain ranges, and feel the flow of history with the guide's vivid explanations!

Afterward, you'll drive to Konorchek Canyon (or Koi Moinok Canyon). Here, you'll have about 3 hours and 30 minutes of free time, including a short hike. Discover a variety of rock pillars, including gorges made of red sandstone and clay, and bizarre cliffs carved by the wind over time. Capture stunning photos against the backdrop of the spectacular scenery created by the rocks!  

Tour Highlights

✅Convenient Departure from Ala-Too Square
Easy access from near Ala-Too Square in central Bishkek.

✅Explore Burana Tower, the Breath of the Ancient Silk Road
Feel the traces of history and culture at the 11th-century Islamic Burana Tower.

✅Relax in the Open Nature
Admire Kyrgyzstan's vast meadows and majestic mountain ranges from the top of the tower.

✅Hike the Spectacular Konorchek Canyon
Enjoy trekking in the unique landscape of red canyons and bizarre cliffs.

✅Plenty of Great Photo Spots
Perfect for capturing memorable photos against the backdrop of unique rock pillars and red canyons.

A Quick Look at the Tour Course

Burana Tower
The ruins of an 11th-century minaret showing the prosperous past of the Silk Road.

Konorchek Canyon
A natural canyon of red sandstone carved by wind and time!