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Kyrgyzstan bans electronic cigarettes and vaping products The purpose of this Law is to ensure the protection of the health and well-being of citizens from the use of electronic cigarettes with nicotine-containing liquid. The law prohibits the import, circulation and use of electronic cigarettes in the territory of the Kyrgyz Republic. In addition, the Law […]

Ring railroad opened in Uzbek Fergana Valley A ring railroad connecting Margilan, Kokand, Namangan and Andijan in the Uzbek part of Fergana Valley has been opened. This regional train connection greatly improves the travel options between the major cities of Fergana Valley. From Kokand, there is a further connection to Tashkent, connecting more Uzbek cities

First phase of Ala Archa cable car has been opened The new 1-kilometer cable car in Ala-Archa National Park was officially opened on February 18, 2026, but the associated 3-story, five star eco-hotel with pool and A-frame cabins are currently still under construction and have not yet opened. The cable car currently serves as a

Central Asia Guide launches a new travel service to find travel companions Central Asia Guide is proud to present our new service for travelers to form groups. The new service allows creating tour announcements and seeking earlier made announcements to connect people who seek to travel in Central Asian countries. The Central Asia group formation

Bazars in Osh have been removed and moved outside the city center All the major bazars in Osh have been moved or are expecting to be moved outside the city center. The new centered location for the bazars is along the Bekmata Osmonov street, at the west side of the city. Allegedly at least one

First Bukhara Biennial Attracts Global Arts Tourism Autumn 2025, Uzbekistan launched the  Bukhara Biennial, which is a major international contemporary art festival to attract even more tourists but cleverly outside the tourism hot season. Running from September 5 to November 20, 2025 in the ancient city of Bukhara, the biennial brings together over 200 artists

Karakol – Almaty bus line opened A year round Karakol – Almaty – Karakol bus line started to operate in September 20205 through the Kegen border checkpoint in Karkara. Based on initial information, the buses should depart daily or every other day as long as there is even one passenger. The tickets can be currently

Ala Too Skiing Resort building started in Issyk Kul Ala Too Skiing Resort construction has started in Issyk Kul. The first stages of a project that has massive plans including more than 200 kilometers of ski slopes, numerous hiking trails, hotels, restaurants, a traditional ethno-village, ropeways, and so on, focus on the Jyrgalan area. In Jyrgalan,

Cable car being constructed in Ala Archa near Bishkek Construction of a new about 1 km cableway has begun in Ala-Archa Nature Park near Bishkek, in Kyrgyzstan. The cableway project is part of a larger strategy to enhance Kyrgyzstan’s appeal to tourists and provide them with safe and comfortable facilities but at the same time,

Two new UNESCO sites for Central Asia The Cold Winter Deserts of Turan (Central Asian depression) in Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan and the Tigrovaya Balka Tugan forests near Amu Darya in Tajikistan were added to the UNESCO World Heritage site list. The transnational property of Cold Winter deserts of Turan (including Kyzyl Kum and Kara