Hidden deep in the mountains near Kyrgyzstan’s Chinese border, Tash Rabat was one of the highlights of our family road trip. We stayed in a remote yurt camp, explored the ancient Silk Road caravanserai and watched wild horses roam through the surrounding mountains — an experience we’ll never forget.

Wondering if you can travel Central Asia with kids? From sleeping in yurts in Kyrgyzstan to exploring Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road cities, here’s what surprised us most about family travel through one of the world’s most underrated regions.

Driving in Kyrgyzstan is unlike anywhere else — think rough mountain passes, wandering horses, remote valleys, and endless alpine roads. Here’s everything you need to know before self-driving through Kyrgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan is raw, remote, and incredible—but travelling here with kids comes with surprises. From car hire and road conditions to food, packing, and what caught us off guard, here is all the things we wish we knew before we went.

Hiring a car is one of the best ways to explore Kyrgyzstan. Here’s what to know about prices, 4WDs, road conditions and hiring in Bishkek or Almaty.