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Central Asia
Sunset over Charyn canyon in souther Kazakhstan
Why visit Central Asia
With its medieval blue-domed cities, kinetic bazaars and remote yurtstays, Central Asia encapsulates the romance of the Silk Road like nowhere else.
Top places to visit in Central Asia
Discover the best attractions in Central Asia from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
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Attraction in SamarkandGur-e-Amir Mausoleum -
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Attraction in SamarkandShah-i-Zinda -
Attraction in NukusSavitsky Museum -
Attraction in Nur-Sultan (Astana)National Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan -
Attraction in KazakhstanCharyn Canyon
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Travel Guides
Central Asia travel tips from Lonely Planet experts
Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.
Things to Know
The countries of Central Asia are full of history and mystery, and there are some great spots here for solo travelers. These are our favorites.
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Central Asia and beyond
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destinationKyrgyzstan -
destinationKazakhstan -
destinationUzbekistan -
destinationTajikistan -
destinationAfghanistan -
destinationTashkent -
destinationTurkmenistan -
destinationBishkek
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