
Lonely Planet Central Asia
Plan the Trip of a Lifetime | Detailed Itineraries & Maps | Insider Tips | Covers Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
Lonely Planet Global Limited (Publisher)
8th Edition
Published on 12. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-1-78701-674-3 (ISBN)
Description
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 Koel, 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.
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 Koel, 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.
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Series
Edition
8th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin 8
Ireland
Illustrations
82 Maps
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78701-674-3 (9781787016743)
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Lonely Planet Central Asia
Detailed Itineraries | Travel Like a Local | Insider Tips | Covers Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and more
Book
06/2018
7th Edition
Lonely Planet Global Limited
€44.75
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