Kyrgyzstan has launched the construction of a 51,000-seat stadium that will be the largest sports venue in Central Asia.

CROWNING GLORY: Bolot Mukaeb, a first-generation yurt-maker, places the tyunduk, the yurt’s rooftop. A tyunduk is featured on the national flag of Kyrgyzstan.

Breathtaking hikes, yurt stays and opportunities for cultural immersion are attracting trekkers from around the world Laura Kiniry - Travel Correspondent With an abundance of explorable outdoor ...

*** I went to Kyrgyzstan in the winter. But I could tell from the infrastructure I saw — yurt-filled campgrounds with bathroom instructions in English — that summer is the time to go.

I've been to over 50 countries, but Kyrgyzstan was one of my favorites. I loved visiting the clean capital city, yurt camps, and gorgeous mountains.

A 21-year-old Kyrgyz woman has established a yurt camp at the base of the 7,000-meter Lenin Peak, which has gained popularity among foreign tourists. Inspired by her interactions with ...