Dordoi Bazaar — Local services in Bishkek City

You can find cheaper things than in the center of the city, a lot of people come here to buy what they need for the month and some Tourists visit this place to see the local thing and for buying gifts. You can find what you need but I suggest to go with local person so it’s easier for you. It’s big bazar so remember where you parked or come by taxi or bus so it’s easier for the way back. Put your expensive things in a bag in your hand, don’t carry anything in your back bag and keep your money and phone in your hand just in case. Negotiate with the price don’t buy it as what the price is because you should buy it as what others bought it at Wear warm clothes in winter so you don’t feel cold. Many local people used to say to go to the Chinese branch it’s cheaper than the others so you could do that as well Don’t exchange your money there because the rate will be lower And...

Take a taxi just to get the experience of visiting a huge market presumably the biggest in Asia. Most shops sell things which are of average or below quality. Things made from cotton can be cheap and actually ok. I still remember a group of women from the Middle East buying quality towels in dozens) for those who have recently established in Bishkek this could be an equivalent of IKEA/ 1-pound shop without sizeable furniture items) I bought a couple of travel bags and two small backpacks for kids

The best time for visiting is after the morning rush hour before it gets too hot. Although it is a roofed market in summer it could be still...

The biggest bazaar (market) in the mid-asia. There is literally everything there - toys, food, electronics, clothes, shoes, underwear, well, you name it. But get ready for the local peculiarities. The market itself is the labyrinth of sea containers standing in 2 floors. Thousands of people walking, watching, buying. And the half of this place is closed at 3 p.m. Also there is an issue to escape after 3 p.m. - all the minibuses are full. Anyway, it...