The Chong Ak-Suu ( or ) is a river in Issyk-Kul Region of Kyrgyzstan. It originates on the southern slope of the Küngöy Ala-Too Range and flows into Issyk-Kul. The river is long, and its drainage basin covers .
Course The Chong Ak-Suu is formed by the confluence of the Aylama and Ayuu-Tör rivers. In its upper reaches, it flows through moraine deposits left by ancient glaciers. After the confluence with the Jindi-Suu, the river flows through a narrow gorge.
Tributaries The Chong Ak-Suu has 16 small tributaries. Its principal tributaries are the Kasha-Suu on the right, and the Kulagan-Tash and Jindi-Suu on the left.
Hydrology The river is fed by glacier and snow meltwater. There are 48 glaciers in its drainage basin, with a total area of .
The long-term average discharge near the village of Grigor'yevka is , with a maximum discharge of and a minimum of . The river begins its seasonal high-water period in late May and recedes in October.
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