Dubovy (Oak) Park
Dubovy (Oak) Park Reviews
Jun 07, 2005This was definitely one of my favourite places in Bishkek. Undoubtedly part of its attraction was due to the unexpectedness of finding so much greenery in a city that is subject to such extremes of temperature, and is so landlocked. In fact there are several acres of green grass, and large leafy trees provide plenty of shade from the searing afternoon sun. There is a rose garden, fountains play, and a walk in the park is enlivened by the frequent discovery of random pieces of scultpture laid out on the grass. Refreshments are available, and there are plenty of seats. Use of the public convenience is not recommended. All this green stuff is maintained by irrigation channels which are fed by the snow-melt that also feeds the ubiquitous fountains. It all makes a good spot to cool down, have a picnic, doze in the sun, read, or just waste time. Part of the Kyrgyzstan, 4th to 24th June 2005 travel blog
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Jun 06, 2005
Then we crossed Abdumomunova Ul again to head north, where I found my stalkers Marx and Engels in Dubovy (Oak) Park; they seemed to have followed me from Berlin. This park was a big surprise. I had imagined that Bishkek, given its freezing winters, boiling hot summers and landlocked situation, would be a dry and arid place; but now I realised that not only… A Walk in Bishkek |
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