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Hidden deep in the mountains near Kyrgyzstan’s Chinese border, Tash Rabat is one of the country’s most unforgettable places to visit. From staying in yurts and exploring the ancient Silk Road caravanserai to watching wild horses roam the mountains, here’s what it was really like visiting Tash Rabat with kids.

Planning a trip through Central Asia can feel overwhelming at first, so here’s a simple breakdown of exactly how we travelled through the region as a family over five weeks.

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.

We arrived in Central Asia wildly underprepared for the cold… and still ended up having one of the greatest adventures of our lives. Here’s what we learned, what we wish we’d packed, and what actually mattered most.

A complete guide to taking the night bus from Bishkek to Tashkent - tickets, border crossings, visas, packing list and whether to take a taxi.

Explore the wild beauty of Kyrgyzstan with kids! From ancient caravanserais and mountain yurts to wild horses and remote alpine landscapes. A family adventure off the beaten path. 2 week itinerary for Kyrgyzstan with Kids.