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 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) ## Visit Central Asia Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Central Asia ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Allphotokz Kok Tobe 20191016 0954 D810 PS](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976390634/4afd7b25-45fb-4f5f-afcc-ed82fc43c128.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bostandyk District If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Big Almaty Lake are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Almaty-Bostandyk-District.dx553248635976390634) ![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 Yunus Khan Mausoleum are top sights worth seeing. [](https://expedia.com/Tashkent-Shayhontohur-District.dx763292998981038080) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Central-Asia.dx759189444819570688.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Central Asia Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Central Asia ![Hotel Kazakhstan](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2232600/2232593/e1db4d87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Kazakhstan Dostyk ave 52/2 Almaty $90 nightly $105 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Almaty. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (305 reviews) Do not go to BarFly restarant. It is terrible Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=2232593&PinnedHotelID=2232593&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=759189444819570688) ![Elite Apart-Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19680000/19677900/19677819/1027e1bb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Elite Apart-Hotel Koshkarbayeva 10/1 Astana $41 nightly $48 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Astana. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the ... 9/10 Wonderful! (203 reviews) Awesome!!! 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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 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 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 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 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 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) ![The Bayterek dressed in green and pink](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602528/0ff6e4c6-fc7f-4fb0-86b4-47f5fe712fcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bayterek Tower Learn about the local history of Astana with a stop at Bayterek Tower. Discover the area's theater scene and monuments. 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