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Interior view of Osh Bazar market in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Photo by Oliver Foerstner / Shutterstock.com

Osh Bazaar

The aroma of spices and stacks of colourful traditional Kyrgyz clothing are just some of the things you will experience as you take a glimpse into everyday life.

Osh Bazaar is one of Kyrgyzstan's largest and busiest bazaars and offers an incredible feast for your senses. An endless maze of shops with vendors selling every product imaginable, the bazaar is the perfect opportunity to see an authentic shopping area that's at the heart of the local culture.

Spices, grains, and dried fruit being sold at the Bazaar - Photo by  MehmetO / Shutterstock.com
Spices, grains, and dried fruit being sold at the Bazaar - Photo by MehmetO / Shutterstock.com

Much of the bazaar is filled with typical household items and, as you look around, you'll realise that most of the shoppers here are just doing their everyday chores. The more interesting section of the bazaar for visitors would be stalls upon stalls of local food. Here, you will see bags and bins stacked high with exotic spices, candied nuts, and freshly dried fruits. Warning: it might be hard to resist buying one of the golden-brown loaves of traditional bread with intricate patterns expertly baked on top!

Traditional Kyrgyz bread - Photo by MehmetO / Shutterstock.com
Traditional Kyrgyz bread - Photo by MehmetO / Shutterstock.com

Osh Bazaar is a place where you could easily spend hours exploring the chaotic rhythm and ordinary beauty of the market. Or it might be somewhere you just pop into to grab some snacks as you continue your adventures in Kyrgyzstan.

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Osh Bazaar

Hours

Most stalls in the bazaar close by 6pm.