Jeti-Ögüz resort

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A view of Jeti-Ögüz rock formation that includes one of the buildings of the health resort (right)

Jeti-Ögüz (Kyrgyz: Жети-өгүз, seven bulls) is the name of a health resort located at the base of a unique and well-known rock formation of the same name in Jeti-Ögüz district in Ysyqköl province in Kyrgyzstan. The name derives from the rock formation's resemblance to seven bulls. The surrounding area is known for its natural beauty, the resort being located at the base of the Teskey Ala-Too mountain range.

In the mountains surrounding Jeti-Ögüz, with visible pine-tree plantations

A waterfall in a gully in the mountains surrounding Jeti-Ögüz, frozen in the late fall

This resort is a common destination of interest for citizens of Kyrgyzstan, as well as a popular destination for tourists to Kyrgyzstan. The rock formation is a well-known landmark in Kyrgyzstan and is seen as a national or regional symbol, and hence is the subject of paintings, songs, and even music videos. From the resort, with a hike or ride on horse-back of several hours, one may reach a waterfall located in a gully, as well as a pine-tree plantation. This is a popular trek for tourists and visitors.