Title: Visit Central Asia: Best of Central Asia Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Central Asia](https://expedia.com/Central-Asia-Hotels.d759189444819570688.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Central Asia](https://expedia.com/Central-Asia-Vacation-Rentals.d759189444819570688.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Central Asia](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Central-Asia.d759189444819570688.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Central Asia](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Central-Asia.d759189444819570688.Car-Rental-Guide)[Central Asia Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Central-Asia.d759189444819570688.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Central Asia ## Travel Guide ![The Nur Astana Mosque is one of my favourite buildings in my neighbourhood on the left bank of Astana. It blends right in with the futuristic architecture in its background as well as the lush trees on its property.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602528/6d7cfb1f-7969-421e-9e9f-1c2e5c78f3cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Kutlug-Timur minaret raises its column high above a vast flat plain of this UNESCO world heritage area.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/682290346012737536/11de83d4-cc9f-49ee-8cc2-81db011c7582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Alternatively called Derweze or the door to hell, this crater can be found in the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan, north of Ashgabat. While drilling in 1971, the Soviets tapped into this cavern filled with natural gas. They lit it thinking it would burn itself out in a matter of days. Not so, as you can see! It was mighty hot around the crater's edge, especially when there was a gust of wind. Can you see the people standing near the edge at the back in the middle? That will give you an idea of the size.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6206689/c3439f9b-ee5c-443c-9ef3-4366c4a5bafc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The source of the Ala-Kul lake in Kyrgyzstan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387933786/535c8c44-3fa4-45a5-979a-f1499008bbac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![August 2013 Alakol Lake, Terskey Alatau Alakol Lake is located in altitude ca. 3.550 meters in Terskey Alatau range of Tian Shan mountains. You can get there in some 5 hours from Karakol valley. It is freezing in the night, but the sun dawn gives you a warm feeling for sure. If you are trekking there it is a must-see spot!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248626387933786/91a3d3b4-88aa-4372-9e34-ed17163a9417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Central Asia Where to stay Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_759189444819570688) ### Where to stay in Central Asia ![Usbekistan: Der Chorsu Basar in Taschkent](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/763293236186402816/1a6ac20a-3d07-4cc9-add2-44398967b33e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mirobod District If you're spending some time in Mirobod District, Fine Arts Museum of Uzbekistan and Alisher Navoiy Theater are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Tashkent-Mirobod-District.dx763293236186402816) ![The stone fountins on Amir Timur Square of Tashkent, Uzbekistan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/763293182926880768/8a8352be-8220-4b3d-bbdc-9b87c754804f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yakkasaroy District While you're in Yakkasaroy District, take in top sights like Seattle Peace Park and jump on the metro at Kosmonavtlar Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Tashkent-Yakkasaroy-District.dx763293182926880768) ![Almaty](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/764553615004053504/858664b4-2f43-47a7-b354-504073986fd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Almaly District While you're in Almaly District, take in top sights like MEGA Park and jump on the metro at Almaly to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.com/Almaty-Almaly-District.dx764553615004053504) ![Almaty is a frozen land in the winter. This cathedral is one of the main sites in the center of the city.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/354/3bbae281-474b-4761-8304-37274b571739.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Medeu District While visiting Medeu District, you might make a stop by sights like Shymbulak Ski Resort and Medeo. [](https://expedia.com/Almaty-Medeu-District.dx553248635975855353) ![Kukeldash Madrasah, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/763292998981038080/3014f2bd-47f9-42f6-897f-810da55c982f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shayhontohur District If you're spending some time in Shayhontohur District, Chorsu Bazaar and Mausoleum of Sheikh Zaynudin Bobo are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Tashkent-Shayhontohur-District.dx763292998981038080) ![Panorama view of Teleshayakh Mosque - Tashkent Uzbekistan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/763293149302763520/99a5fe38-35a7-4811-a21d-d06ac171eb7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Yunusobod District If you're spending time in Yunusobod District, check out sights like Tashkent Tower or Aqua Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Yunusobod Metro Station or Turkistan Metro Station. 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(310 reviews) Very friendly staff Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=2232593&PinnedHotelID=2232593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759189444819570688) ![StayInn City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99680000/99674600/99674577/e25d4722_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### StayInn City Center 27 Rakat Street Tashkent Tashkent Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tashkent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Seattle Peace Park and Ice City ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews) The walls between the rooms are thin, you can hear everything that everyone says and does 😀 Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026&selected=99674577&PinnedHotelID=99674577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759189444819570688) [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F28%2F2026&endDate=3%2F29%2F2026&selected=99674577&PinnedHotelID=99674577&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759189444819570688) ![City Palace Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4316700/4316655/a5935786_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Palace Hotel Amir Temur Street, 15 Tashkent Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tashkent. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ... 8/10 Very Good! 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This was old Samarkand's place of commerce. It still houses a bazaar within its walls. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601573/2b296b66-8d5e-4c19-96e1-ef5fa6fb9c50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Registan Square 5/5(3 reviews) You can find out about the history of Samarkand with a stop at Registan Square. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's art scene. [](https://expedia.com/Registan-Square-Samarkand.d6114018.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tashkent market](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114042/2ea95756-c170-44e1-bcff-c8b1bb8db69c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chorsu Bazaar 4.5/5(23 reviews) You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Chorsu Bazaar during your stay in Tashkent. Amble around the area's lakeside or experience its museums. [](https://expedia.com/Chorsu-Bazaar-Shayhontohur-District.d6114042.Vacation-Attraction) ![Statue of Tamerlane and Palace of Forums in center of Tashkent at sunset, Uzbekistan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114036/3dee0dcc-d81b-4406-a302-5ae40791a64e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Amir Timur Monument 4/5(35 reviews) You can find out about the history of Tashkent with a trip to Amir Timur Monument. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Amir-Timur-Monument-Yunusobod-District.d6114036.Vacation-Attraction) ![Friendship Peoples Palace, Bunyodkor square, Tashkent](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114058/8bf27b85-d3c8-4cc7-9a5a-e36997c4a803.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alisher Navoiy Theater 4/5(9 reviews) Get tickets for a show at Alisher Navoiy Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Tashkent. Discover the area's museums and monuments. [](https://expedia.com/Alisher-Navoiy-Theater-Mirobod-District.d6114058.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tashkent TV tower scenic view from Japanese garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6114068/06a62697-e2ba-4065-bf27-c96f28e3703c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tashkentland 4.5/5(6 reviews) Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Tashkentland during your trip to Tashkent. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Tashkentland-Yunusobod-District.d6114068.Vacation-Attraction) ![A trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan isn't complete without a day trip to Big Almaty Lake. Wear layers as the lake is over 8000 ft above sea level](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/354/2e26c63a-dd2b-4ec8-a8ff-49c913d3caad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Big Almaty Lake 4.5/5(14 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Big Almaty Lake during your travels in Almaty. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 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