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traditional yurt .
The nomadic people of inner , central Asia have been using these round ‘ tents ’ as dwellings for thousands of years , the construction of timber lattice and ribs covered with animal skins and felts has been perfected to cope with the heat of summer and the biting cold of winter . The design is ingenious , the comforts are high .
Meiman Ordo , which , incidentally , means “ guest palace ” in Kyrgyz , is a splendid retreat to relax and take in the surrounds .
Offering everything from a small kitchen to cater for traditional breakfasts , and dinners on request , a bar , BBQ area , small bathing pool
between issyk kul and terkey ala-too yurt camp meiman ordo offers a view into traditional
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