Dutch Photographer Reveals 'Incredible Kyrgyzstan' to the World

Renowned Dutch photographer and travel blogger Albert Dros has captivated social media and international media with a striking series of photographs showcasing Kyrgyzstan. Dros regards Kyrgyzstan as one of the most beautiful and overlooked countries globally, holding a special place in his heart and dedicating a significant section of his website to the nation.

"Kyrgyzstan is still untouched nature. It has seven-thousanders, crystal-clear lakes, canyons, and endless valleys," Dros writes on his site. His images of Ala-Kul, Son-Kul, Sary-Jaz, Issyk-Kul, and the high-mountain valleys of the Tian Shan have garnered particular acclaim. Dros found the sheer diversity of Kyrgyzstan's landscapes to be a revelation, noting, "In a few hours, you can go from snowy mountains to landscapes resembling Utah or the Himalayas."

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Kyrgyzstan is still untouched nature. It has seven-thousanders, crystal-clear lakes, canyons, and endless valleys.

Dros has been visiting Kyrgyzstan since 2018, undertaking several major photo projects and creating documentary materials about the country during this time. His work has been published by prestigious outlets such as National Geographic, CNN, and BBC, and Lonely Planet. In 2023, a series of his photographs of Kyrgyzstan was exhibited at the international Xposure festival in the UAE, further amplifying the country's visual appeal to a global audience.

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In a few hours, you can go from snowy mountains to landscapes resembling Utah or the Himalayas.