Lonely Planet Central Asia
by Bradley Mayhew & Mark Elliott & Anna Kaminski
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440
Nov 2025
Paperback
Lonely Planet Publications
9781787016743
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 rememberwith Lonely Planet's Central Asiatravel guide:
- Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate Central Asia effortlessly
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Ala-Archa National Park, to Son Köl, and Alay Valley
- Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Central Asian culture through storiesthat 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.
