In this video, we begin a Kyrgyzstan travel adventure with an unforgettable road trip through some of the country’s most dramatic and remote landscapes.

Starting with the towering rock formations of Charyn Canyon, we cross the border into Kyrgyzstan and journey deep into the heart of Central Asia.

Along the way, we relax in the natural Ak-Suu Hot Springs in the Tian Shan mountains, explore the sculpted cliffs of Fairytale Canyon, and stay overnight in a traditional yurt in a mountain valley near Jeti-Ögüz.

The journey continues with an off-road drive across a dried river basin to reach the Valley of Forgotten Rivers, one of the most surreal and photogenic landscapes in Kyrgyzstan.

This first chapter of our Kyrgyzstan road trip focuses on remote travel, nomadic culture, and landscape photography, capturing the scale, textures, and wild beauty of this remarkable country.