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Lonely Planet Central Asia is your passport to the most relevant,
up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries
await you. Enjoy booming Almaty's cafes, clubs and shops, wind through
rugged mountains past ancient tombs, hot springs, and remote Kyrgyz yurt
camps on Tajikistan's Pamir Highway; and wonder at the architecture in
Uzbekistan's Samarkand - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to
the heart of central Asia and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet's Central Asia:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your
personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local,
avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone
numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing,
going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel
experience - covering history, art, literature, music, architecture,
landscapes, wildlife, Islam in Central Asia, the Silk Road, Central
Asia today
- Covers Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan,
Tajikistan, and more
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Central Asia is our most
comprehensive guide to the region, and is perfect for discovering both
popular and offbeat sights.
Travelling further afield? Check out Lonely Planet's Mongolia,
China and Iran guides for a comprehensive look at all those
countries have to offer.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company
and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both
inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since
1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million
guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of
travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps,
video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and
lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.
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