Central Asia |Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Central Asia.

Discover Central Asia's most popular experiences and best-kept secrets, from haggling for nuts and spices at the huge Soviet-era Panjshanbe Bazaar, to taking on an ambitious multiday hike over high passes in the stunning Fan Mountains, and feeling the Earth shake as you watch a rocket blast into space from the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Central Asia travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use, so you can navigate Central Asia effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Ala-Archa National Park, to Son Köl, and Alay Valley
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Central Asian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Central Asia.