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My husband and I have visited Cholpon Ata six times from November 2020 until July 2021. We loved our stay during winter and spring. Summertime is not advised for those who wish to avoid crowds on yen beach and in the city center. We were fortunate to stay at Zaton Guesthouse- owners enjoyed preparing hefty breakfast for guests, charming garden perfect for yoga and taichi. We loved its close proximity to town center and the beach. The little Zaton Lake behind it was a bonus- perfect for quiet morning walk.

The town is a bit spread out if you are there without a vehicle. If you are not staying at a resort (and therefore need to get out for meals, etc.), just be aware that you may have to walk a distance to get to the center. There is a taxi stand in the center, near the historical museum, so that is a great resource for getting back at least! The best restaurant was Barashek Terrace - good service, English menu, varied food options and tasty food. Bonus is that it's well-covered so it's nice and cool and out of the sun. There is also a nice ice cream truck outside. The shashlik at U-Rybaka was very good (especially the chicken) and I'm sure the Torro burger truck is good, too (Torro burgers in Bishkek are my favourite!). I would recommend going down to the marina and going out on a boat trip. It is is 300 soms per person and about an hour long. It goes out into the lake so you get some great views and stops out so you can go for a dip! Very refreshing!

Cholpon-Ata has been a popular lakeside relax destination for over 50 years, but unfortunately had to go through a decay period following disintegration of USSR. Present day Cholpon-Ata is a rebuilding and rejuvenating community geared at budget-smart visitors catering good hospitality at a reasonable price. Lake Issyk-Kul features exceptional water with water cleanliness exceeding that of Adriatic Sea and Black Sea. Sandy beach line and mild, relatively dry climate ensure a soft relax, although much reinvestment is required to bring services back to the level anywhere close to that of USSR era.