Those eager to gain an understanding of a country and the people who receive you as a guest are much advised to learn more about the history of that particular country, the people's traditions and everyday life. To understand Kyrgyzstan better, an excellent means is through the historical - ethnographic "Kyrghyz-Ayli", a kind of Yurt-Land created by the versatile company " Dasmiya".

"Kyrghyz-Ayli" is not only a cultural experience but provides infrastructure for accommodation and other tourism related activities as well. Opened in 2001, which the president of the republic had declared the Kyrgyz year of tourism, it has drawn numerous visitors since.

The "Dasmiya" company is active as a tour operator since 1991 with a strong focus on tourism. In 1993 the first flight Bishkek Istanbul was established, another initiative by the "Dasmiya" company. In the year 1994, again by undertaking of "Dasmiya" followed flights from Meshed to Bishkek and in 1995 from Bishkek to Urumchi.

At the opening of "Kyrghyz-Ayli", many dignitaries and excellencies attended, the President of the Republic Askar Akayevas well as the representative of the World Bank J. Woolfenson, ambassadors and representatives of the diplomatic corps of the Republic. All gave their high evaluation of this four-star establishment.

At the entrance to "Kyrghyz Aily" you will be met by guides in national costumes, who will tell you about Kyrghyzstan, its history, sights, religions, traditions and customs. You will be able to try the dishes of national cuisine and will enjoy the taste of the true koumiss, which is said by Kyrghyzs to be... "the beverage that encourages men and rejuvenates women". Here you will have an opportunity not only to observe the handiworks of craftsmen but to take part in the process of creation yourself, to plunge into the atmosphere of nomadic life and culture.

On the grounds "Kyrghyz-Ayli" a whole yurt camp has been set up that comprises in itself the modernity and at the same time history. Attributes of the present life and the national edge that has remained exactly as it has been over many centuries of Kyrghyz people's history harmoniously supplement each other. Therefore we much recommend that you step into one of these yurts; they helped the Kyrgyz people to survive and to preserve the heritage of their ancestors.

Daily in the Amphitheater a folk concert and folklore features folk dances from around the world and national games, presented by the folklore group of "Kyrghyz-Ayli". In "Kyrghyz Aily" you will enjoy a display of the architectural ensembles, the country's monuments that have shaped the history and culture of the Kyrghyz people.

Today the "Dasmiya" company prepares the project of the century dedicated to the development of tourism in Kyrghyzstan. This project aims to make Kyrghyzstan the leader of tourism throughout Central Asia. Within the framework of this project widespread informational action will be carried out that will tell a bout Kyrghyzstan to the whole world. Ghengiz Aytmatov (Kyrghyzs national writer) will take active participation in the project.

Besides its tourist activities the "Dasmiya" company runs a network of restaurants and cafes plus a VIP property. In 2004, together with Turkish partners in the field of pharmaceutics, "Dasmiya" began to import medicines of European quality. And in the nearest future "Dasmiya Farm" and "Santa Farm" plan to establish a pharmaceutical plant on the territory of Kyrghyzstan.