Lonely Planet Central Asia : Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and more

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.

Inside you'll find colour maps and images throughout, plus highlights and itineraries to help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests. Insider tips will save you time and money as you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots. Essential information is at your fingertips—hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices—while honest reviews cover all budgets for eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, and 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, and Central Asia today. Covering Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and more, this is the most comprehensive guide to the region, perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat sights.