silkroadexplore.com Of all the Central Asia countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan), Kyrgyzstan's terrain and natural beauty is the most lush, wild, and unforgettable. This winter time-lapse video gives you just a glimpse of how beautiful life is in Kyrgyzstan. It sits quietly east of China and south of Kazakhstan in humble beauty. However, once you lay eyes on this country, you'll never stop talking about it. Kyrgyzstan is 90% mountainous and is nicknamed "the Alps of Central Asia." In the wintertime, the mountains of Kyrgyzstan have a commanding, yet peaceful presence that seems to make time stand still. The only thing that will remind you time is passing are the clouds that drift lackadaisically across the mountain peaks of the Tien Shan "Celestial" Mountains and the rippling waters of its lakes and rivers. Kyrgyzstan has a population of about 5.5 million, most of which reside in 3 or 4 of the larger cities, so once you step foot into the countryside, it's like taking a walk in the wild, remote and unexplored. Kyrgyzstan is also filled with crystalline alpine lakes. There are just under 2,000 lakes scattered throughout the country, the most popular of which is Lake Issyk Kul. Issyk Kul literally means "Hot Lake" in Kyrgyz, not so much because it feels like a hot tub, but because even in the winter, it never freezes. It's the second largest alpine lake in the world with an area of 6,236 km² (2,408 sq miles). Kyrgyzstan's nature is spectacular both for just viewing and enjoying, as well as for winter sports and trekking. Life is Kyrgyzstan is beautiful, so whether you're just relaxing or taking a walk on the wild side and seeking out an adventure, you'll want a camera with you at all times. It's truly a diamond in the rough, or as the people of Kyrgyzstan call it, "the Pearl of Central Asia."

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