If you want beauty, go to Issyk-Kul!!! Karakol, the former Przhevalsk is an old town, there is a sooo interesting Przhevalsky museum, there are several buildings from the Soviet era, a monument to Lenin, there are hot springs with healing water nearby, beautiful parks, but most importantly - MOUNTAINS!!! Gorges, rivers, and the stunning beauty of Lake Issyk-Kul!