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.

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.