Lonely Planet Central Asia in Bloomington, MN

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
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
:
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:
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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