Must-see shopping in Issyk-Köl Oblast

  • Altyn Oimok

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    This craftsworkers' collective sells handmade souvenirs from a small shop on-site and arranges demonstrations of the felt-making process from 2500som per…

  • One Village One Product

    Karakol

    Beautifully presented selection of locally sourced products including delicious jam and apricot juices from Jeti-Öghüz, natural soaps from Tasma,…

  • Antique Shop

    Karakol

    Most of the Soviet-era products for sale at this small corner shop come with a history that far outweighs their size or price, and owner Alexander seems…

  • Arashan

    Karakol

    Stop by for a decent selection of outdoors clothing and apparel, or in winter time to rent snow-sports equipment.

  • Kork Art Gallery

    Karakol

    Many of the most artistically imaginative shyrdak that you see around town are created by this family company, which has several small workshops tucked…

  • Narodnii

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    This 24-hour supermarket in the central stretch of town sells a wide variety of packaged goods, and has a decent selection of snacks and drinks for a self…

  • Main Bazaar

    Issyk-Köl Oblast

    Cholpon-Ata's small market has the standard range of breads, fruits, and vegetables.