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Central Asia

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Bordered by Caspian Sea in the west and China in the east, Central Asia remains the land of many contrasts and hidden treasures, where the past and the present blur into one. Snow-capped mountain ranges rise east of the desert and steppes, and examples of Persian architecture stand juxtaposed with Soviet-era high-rises. The romance of the Silk Route is still well preserved in blue-domed medieval cities, ancient caravanserais, traditional hammam bathhouses, bustling bazaars, and remote nomadic yurts. With a wealth of nightclubs, Almaty remains one of the rare cities in Central Asia where you can party until the wee hours. Whether you want to admire some of the world's finest Islamic architecture in Samarkand, or share a meal with Kyrgyz herders, Central Asia tourism offers chances for both. Central Asia is in Asia.
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Places to visit in Central Asia

Samarkand BEST FOR: Landmark, Religious Site, Monument
Almaty BEST FOR: Lookout, Park, Church
Bukhara BEST FOR: Landmark, Historic Site, Architectural Building
Nur-Sultan BEST FOR: Observation Deck, Shopping Mall, Religious Site
Bishkek BEST FOR: National Park, Flea Market, Historic Site
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Regions of Central Asia

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Popular things to do in Central Asia

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Registan
Samarkand
4.8
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Kok-Tobe Hill
Almaty
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Bayterek Tower
Nur-Sultan
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Shah-i-Zinda
Samarkand
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min

Nature in Central Asia

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Ala-Archa Gorge
Bishkek
4.7
Duration: 8 hours
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Big Almaty Lake
Almaty
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Issyk-Kul Lake
Karakol
4.6
Duration: 3h 30 min
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Altyn Arashan
Karakol
4.8
Duration: 8 hours

Historic Sites in Central Asia

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Gur Emir Mausoleum
Samarkand
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
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Ascension Cathedral
Almaty
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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Itchan Kala
Khiva
4.8
Duration: 4 hours
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Bibi-Khanym Mosque Bibi-Xonum
Samarkand
4.2
Duration: 30 minutes

Hidden gems in Central Asia

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Darvaza Gas Crater
Darvaza
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Song Kol Lake
Naryn
4.6
Duration: 3 hours
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Rudaki Park
Dushanbe
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Ala Kul Lake
Karakol
4.9
Duration: 4 hours

Shopping in Central Asia

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Khan Shatyr
Nur-Sultan
3.6
Duration: 2 hours
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Chorsu Bazaar
Tashkent
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Osh Bazaar
Bishkek
3.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Panjshanbe Bozor
Khujand
4.4
Duration: 1h 30 min

Museums in Central Asia

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National Museum of Kazakhstan
Nur-Sultan
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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National Museum of Tajikistan
Dushanbe
4.1
Duration: 2 hours
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Central State Museum of Kazakhstan
Almaty
3.3
Duration: 2 hours
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Amir Timur Museum
Tashkent
4.0
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

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Global Connect
Tashkent
5.0
Duration: 4 hours
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Great Minaret of the Kalon
Bukhara
4.9
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kolsai Lake
Saty
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Shymbulak Ski Resort
Almaty
4.2
Duration: 3h 30 min
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