Hidden in the depths of central Asia, Kyrgyzstan's yawning valleys and abundant wildlife make it one of the world's most beautiful destinations. Go trekking amongst the towering 7,000m peaks in the Central Tien Shan, sample shashlyk and laghman in the multi-coloured Osh Bazaar or take a dip in the enormous alpine Lake Issyk-Kul. This fully updated second edition includes everything you need to know about entry requirements and getting around, as well as insightful information on the history and culture of the once-nomadic Kyrgyz people. Join Laurence Mitchell on an adventure through isolated Silk Road villages, vast walnut forests and rocky deserts guarded by eagles and vultures.
