top ten places to see in Central Asia:
Central Asia has amazing places to see and a variety of sightseeing activities. Our fascination for this region lies in its diversity and our top ten ranking encompasses different experiences in five Central Asian “Stans”.
#1 The cities of Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road – Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
#2 Song Kul – an Alpine lake surrounded by lush summer pasture in Kyrgyzstan
#3 The Pamir Highway traversing Tajikistan
#4 Darvaza – the gas crater also known as the “Gate of Hell”, Turkmenistan
#5 Issyk Kul – mountain lake located in Kyrgyzstan
#6 Astana- the modern capital of Kazakhstan
#7 The turquoise lakes and world-class trekking in Tajikistan’s Fann Mountains 
#8 Charyn Canyon in Kazakhstan
#9 Ashgabat in Turkmenistan – home to several Guinness Records for architectural achievements
#10 The Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan
To see the top 10 places in three weeks take a look at our Best of Central Asia Tour.