Central Asia
Travel Guide
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Visit Central Asia
Where to stay in Central Asia
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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.
![Sirniki are Russian cheese pancakes cooked crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. Sweet with a slight tang from the farmer's cheese, they pair well with fruit jam or mousse](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fb9fd3aee8ee78c248ab6bd2a93979a3.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.
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Yakkasaroy District
While you're in Yakkasaroy District, take in top sights like TV Tower and jump on the metro at Kosmonavtlar Station to see more of the city.
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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.
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Bostandyk District
If you're spending some time in Bostandyk District, Almaty Central Stadium and Big Almaty Lake are top sights worth seeing.
![The metro system in Tashkent isn't very well known, but it is beautiful.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d925f37e1375d66bec14f0c8ab076f8c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Shayhontohur District
If you're spending some time in Shayhontohur District, Chorsu Bazaar and Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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Popular places to visit
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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.
![The Bibi-Khanym is also known as the Friday mosque. We were there just after the end of Ramadan when thousands of men would have crammed this space. The space under the arches was cool on such a hot day.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/13ecc226a74c67ff0b03ab5e24b47e12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Bibi-Khonym Mosque
You can find out about the history of Samarkand with a trip to Bibi-Khonym Mosque. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
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Shah-i-Zinda
Learn about the local history of Samarkand when you spend time at Shah-i-Zinda. Experience the area's museums and art scene.
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Big Almaty Lake
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.
Shymbulak Ski Resort
Hit the slopes in Almaty with a visit to Shymbulak Ski Resort. While in the area, you can find time to visit its spas.
The US Embassy and the Consulate in Kazakhstan
The US Embassy and the Consulate in Kazakhstan is just one of the places to see in Astana, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time to visit the monuments and spas while you're in the area.