style="color:black"> it was much frequented by vacationers brought here in organized
mass tours from other parts of the USSR. Holidaymakers now usually visit on
their own or in small groups and originate mainly from Kyrgyzstan,Kazakhstanand Uzbekistan. Attracting
more demanding foreign tourists will require substantial upgrading of the
existing facilities, but the location is certainly attractive. The view of the
imposing alpine ranges of theTian
Shanacross the lake is impressive. There is a good local museum
and an open-air site with about 2000petroglyphsdating from 800 BC to 1200AD.
