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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.

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.