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Paperback, 7th edition
Published: 8th June 2018
Paperback, 8th edition
Published: 1st November 2025
Paperback, 3rd edition
Published: 11th October 2019
Lonely Planet Central Asia
By (Author) Lonely Planet
By (author) Bradley Mayhew
By (author) Mark Elliott
By (author) Anna Kaminski
By (author) Stephen Lioy
Lonely Planet Global Limited
Lonely Planet Global Limited
1st November 2025
12th November 2025
8th edition
Ireland
Paperback
440
Width 128mm, Height 197mm, Spine 17mm
356g
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Central Asia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from staying overnight in an authentic yurt in the high eastern Pamirs, to hiking through the wild and memorable Bartang Valley, and haggling for goods at the buzzing Jayma Bazaar in Kyrgyzstan. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Central Asia travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Central Asia and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Central Asia culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps 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.