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.

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.