Lonely Planet's Central Asia is your most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy booming Almaty's cafes and clubs, wind through rugged mountains and remote yurt camps on Tajikistan's Pamir Highway; and wonder at the architecture in Uzbekistan's Samarkand -all with your trusted travel companion.

« Everywhere you go in Central Asia you'll be greeted with instinctive local hospitality and offered a shared meal, a helping hand or a place to stay »

Getting you to the heart of a place

Amazing experiences
Inspirational images, writer recommendations and the best of local knowledge.
Plan the perfect trip
Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.
Get off the beaten track
Our writers uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique. Special features
Visa & border information
Silk Road
Community-based tourism
Activities

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Lonely Planet Central Asia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Enjoy booming Almaty's cafes, clubs and shops, wind through rugged mountains past ancient tombs, hot springs, and remote Kyrgyz yurt camps on Tajikistan's Pamir Highway; and wonder at the architecture in Uzbekistan's Samarkand - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of central Asia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet's Central Asia:

Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, art, literature, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, Islam in Central Asia, the Silk Road, Central Asia today
Covers Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Central Asia is our most comprehensive guide to the region, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat sights.

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