Author: Lonely Planet
Central Asia
Published on 12 November 2025 by Lonely Planet Global Limited in Ireland as part of 'the Travel Guide' series.
Paperback | 440 pages, 82 Maps
196 x 130 x 20 | 356g
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 tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Central Asia effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and mapsGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from Ala-Archa National Park, to Son Köl, and Alay ValleyEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Central Asian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: 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.