Lonely Planet Central Asia

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Central Asia is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Sample lamb kebabs and nan bread from roadside grills, hike through the Ak-Say Canyon, or marvel at Yasaui Mausoleum's beautiful architecture; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Central Asia and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Central Asia Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, religion, art, literature, film, music, architecture, landscapes, wildlife, and cuisine Over 77 local maps Coverage of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Almaty, Taraz, Aktobe, Astana, Tashkent, Khorezm, Karakalpakstan, Bishkek, Tamchy, Naryn, Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Khojand, Khorog, Ashgabat, Nokhur, Merv, Kabul, Ghazni, Jalalabad, and more Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Bradley Mayhew, Greg Bloom, Paul Clammer, Michael Kohn, and John Noble.