Kyrgyz Republic: Kyrgyzstan : Heart of Central Asia

Rowan Stewart, Susie Weldon

Odyssey Books & Guides, 2008 - Travel - 319 pages

Whether exploring grass-roots accommodation of local nomadic families or mountainous adventures in the mighty Tien Shan range, this guide offers unparalleled insight into Kyrgyzstan's tremendous scenic beauty and diversity. Included: historical and contemporary aspects of this fascinating, little-known land, new areas for trekking and mountaineering, sights and activities in each area to appeal to all interests, practical Kyrgyz- and Russian-language guide with Cyrillic alphabet, and outstanding color photography.

About the author

Rowan Stewart's passion for Central Asia began in 1992, when she spent six months in the region as a tour guide, and deepened as an independent traveller. In 1993, she bicycled 1,120 miles along the Karakorum Highway from near Urumqi, China to Islamabad, Pakistan. In recent years she has made several trips to Kyrgyzstan and neighbouring countries in former Soviet Central Asia and has spent three years working for the region in the tourist industry. She lives in Bristol. Susie Weldon is an experienced journalist who has worked for newspapers in England and Hong Kong. Over the past 15 years, she has travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia. She lives near Bristol.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Kyrgyz Republic: Kyrgyzstan : Heart of Central Asia; Odyssey Illustrated Guides; Odyssey Kyrgyz Republic; Odyssey guides
• Authors: Rowan Stewart, Susie Weldon
• Photographs by: Paul Harris
• Contributor: Ceri Fairclough
• Edition: 3, illustrated
• Publisher: Odyssey Books & Guides, 2008
• ISBN: 9622177913, 9789622177918
• Length: 319 pages
• Subjects: Travel / Asia / Central