Issyk-Kul (Kyrgyz: Ысык-Көл облусу, Ysyk-Köl oblusu [ɯsɯχˈcʰɵʎ ˌɔbɫʊˈsʊ]) is one of the regions of Kyrgyzstan.

The highest peaks of the Tian Shan mountains, including Khan Tengri, are located in the easternmost part of the region.

[2] According to the 2009 Census, the ethnic composition (de jure population) of Issyk-Kul Region was:[2] The railroad coming from the northwest (from Bishkek) ends at Balykchy.

The region, which resembles the Alps or Colorado, would be a major tourist destination were it not for its remoteness and underdeveloped infrastructure.

Currently, it is visited mostly by locals who use the Soviet-era establishments around the lake and the more adventurous sort of international tourist.