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. Special features include visa & permit information, outdoor activities, community-based tourism, understand the Silk Road feature