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Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan) photo gallery
All photos from the Central Asia (Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan) journey, gathered day by day.
Day 2
Tashkent
A tree-lined, pedestrian-only street stretches along an urban street in Central Asia.
A tree-lined, pedestrian-only street stretches along an urban street in Central Asia.
A tranquil river flows through a tree-lined promenade in Central Asia.
A tranquil river flows through a tree-lined promenade in Central Asia.
A standing bronze statue is positioned in the center of a tree-lined square with a fountain.
A standing bronze statue is positioned in the center of a tree-lined square with a fountain.
View of the Memorial Square in Tashkent with a long wooden loggia.
View of the Memorial Square in Tashkent with a long wooden loggia.
The Independence Monument in Tashkent in Central Asia with a fountain and trees in the foreground.
The Independence Monument in Tashkent in Central Asia with a fountain and trees in the foreground.
View of the President's Palace in Tashkent with a large green lawn in the foreground.
View of the President's Palace in Tashkent with a large green lawn in the foreground.
A tree-lined street with sidewalk cafes and shops in Central Asia.
A tree-lined street with sidewalk cafes and shops in Central Asia.
An open view of the square with an equestrian statue in the foreground and a building in the background.
An open view of the square with an equestrian statue in the foreground and a building in the background.
Equestrian statue in a city park.
Equestrian statue in a city park.
Interior of a subway station with barrel vaults.
Interior of a subway station with barrel vaults.
Interior of a railway tunnel with traditional decorations.
Interior of a railway tunnel with traditional decorations.
Night view of the Friendship Palace in Tashkent with a flag hoisted.
Night view of the Friendship Palace in Tashkent with a flag hoisted.
The Independence Monument in Tashkent with a water fountain in the foreground.
The Independence Monument in Tashkent with a water fountain in the foreground.
Day 3
Tashkent and Khiva
The Registan of Samarkand is illuminated at night with its majestic architecture.
The Registan of Samarkand is illuminated at night with its majestic architecture.
Night view of a historic brick structure illuminated by the sunset.
Night view of a historic brick structure illuminated by the sunset.
Interior of Pahlavan Mahmud's mausoleum in Khiva.
Interior of Pahlavan Mahmud's mausoleum in Khiva.
Exterior view of a historic building with decorated arches and a stone staircase.
Exterior view of a historic building with decorated arches and a stone staircase.
Exterior view of mosque in Tashkent with green domes and light facade.
Exterior view of mosque in Tashkent with green domes and light facade.
A vast covered market full of meat extends beneath an internal dome.
A vast covered market full of meat extends beneath an internal dome.
Meat and food products in a market in Central Asia.
Meat and food products in a market in Central Asia.
A stall full of spices and colorful food products outdoors.
A stall full of spices and colorful food products outdoors.
Sumptuous interior of a historic building with decorated vaulted ceiling.
Sumptuous interior of a historic building with decorated vaulted ceiling.
The construction of the Tashkent Grand Mosque in Central Asia.
The construction of the Tashkent Grand Mosque in Central Asia.
Barak Khan Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Barak Khan Mosque in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Traditional cuisine in a large clay pot with people cooking food.
Traditional cuisine in a large clay pot with people cooking food.
Golden bread being baked from a traditional oven in a bakery.
Golden bread being baked from a traditional oven in a bakery.
Traditional outdoor cuisine in Central Asia with food cooked on ovens.
Traditional outdoor cuisine in Central Asia with food cooked on ovens.
The Tashkent TV Tower is visible through the trees.
The Tashkent TV Tower is visible through the trees.
Exterior view of the mosque in Tashkent with a spacious courtyard and rich architectural details.
Exterior view of the mosque in Tashkent with a spacious courtyard and rich architectural details.
Memorial monument erected in bronze with two human figures interacting.
Memorial monument erected in bronze with two human figures interacting.
Mausoleum of Shaykh Hovendi in the architectural context of Central Asia.
Mausoleum of Shaykh Hovendi in the architectural context of Central Asia.
Night panorama of Tashkent city view at night.
Night panorama of Tashkent city view at night.
Night view of a stone fortress with towers.
Night view of a stone fortress with towers.
Night view of a brick structure with decorated arches in Uzbekistan.
Night view of a brick structure with decorated arches in Uzbekistan.
Historic architecture illuminated at night in Central Asia.
Historic architecture illuminated at night in Central Asia.
Day 4
Khiva
Interior of a mosque with solid wood columns.
Interior of a mosque with solid wood columns.
Traditional brick architecture of Khiva, Uzbekistan.
Traditional brick architecture of Khiva, Uzbekistan.
Inner courtyard of a historic madrasa in Central Asia.
Inner courtyard of a historic madrasa in Central Asia.
Inner courtyard of a historic brick building with stone columns and canopies.
Inner courtyard of a historic brick building with stone columns and canopies.
Exterior view of a historic brick structure with green domes under a blue sky.
Exterior view of a historic brick structure with green domes under a blue sky.
Brick minaret with blue and white decorations in Uzbekistan.
Brick minaret with blue and white decorations in Uzbekistan.
Panoramic view of an ancient ocher brick city under a blue sky.
Panoramic view of an ancient ocher brick city under a blue sky.
Khodja-Mosque in Khiva, Uzbekistan.
Khodja-Mosque in Khiva, Uzbekistan.
Inner courtyard of a traditional architectural complex in Central Asia.
Inner courtyard of a traditional architectural complex in Central Asia.
Ancient stone city walls stretching across an arid landscape.
Ancient stone city walls stretching across an arid landscape.
Sunset view over a historic city in Central Asia.
Sunset view over a historic city in Central Asia.
Exterior wall of a building with blue geometric decorations.
Exterior wall of a building with blue geometric decorations.
Night view of an illuminated historic brick structure.
Night view of an illuminated historic brick structure.
Night view of a Timurid style architectural complex with warm lighting.
Night view of a Timurid style architectural complex with warm lighting.
Open square with historical buildings in Central Asia.
Open square with historical buildings in Central Asia.
An outdoor scene shows people looking at traditional clothing at a market in Central Asia.
An outdoor scene shows people looking at traditional clothing at a market in Central Asia.
Day 5
From Khiva to Bukhara
Vast green cotton fields stretch out under a blue sky.
Vast green cotton fields stretch out under a blue sky.
The Amu Darya River flows under a bridge in a region of Central Asia.
The Amu Darya River flows under a bridge in a region of Central Asia.
A blue bridge crosses a landscape along the Amu Darya River in Central Asia.
A blue bridge crosses a landscape along the Amu Darya River in Central Asia.
View of the Amu Darya Basin with dry soil in the foreground.
View of the Amu Darya Basin with dry soil in the foreground.
An asphalt road stretches across an arid Central Asian landscape.
An asphalt road stretches across an arid Central Asian landscape.
Cotton fields along the road between Khiva and Bukhara in Central Asia.
Cotton fields along the road between Khiva and Bukhara in Central Asia.
Interior of a traditional hotel room in Central Asia.
Interior of a traditional hotel room in Central Asia.
Islamic architecture decorated in blue and white bricks.
Islamic architecture decorated in blue and white bricks.
A garden with water and trees in a Central Asian city.
A garden with water and trees in a Central Asian city.
Inner courtyard of a historic building with arches and leafy trees in the foreground.
Inner courtyard of a historic building with arches and leafy trees in the foreground.
Internal courtyard of a brick architectural complex with arches.
Internal courtyard of a brick architectural complex with arches.
Bukhara mosque with blue domes and light brick walls.
Bukhara mosque with blue domes and light brick walls.
Day 6
Bukhara
Dried fruit and food market in a square.
Dried fruit and food market in a square.
Market with fruits and vegetables displayed in a market in Central Asia.
Market with fruits and vegetables displayed in a market in Central Asia.
Ayub's mausoleum in Chasma, Bukhara.
Ayub's mausoleum in Chasma, Bukhara.
Mausoleum of Ismail Samani in Bukhara.
Mausoleum of Ismail Samani in Bukhara.
A minaret and a brick mosque in Uzbekistan.
A minaret and a brick mosque in Uzbekistan.
Elaborate entrance door of a historic building in Central Asia.
Elaborate entrance door of a historic building in Central Asia.
A redhead woman is standing in front of the entrance of a historic building with elaborate decorations.
A redhead woman is standing in front of the entrance of a historic building with elaborate decorations.
A square with fountain and trees in a historical Central Asian context.
A square with fountain and trees in a historical Central Asian context.
Exterior view of the Registan of Samarkand with impressive walls and golden brick architecture.
Exterior view of the Registan of Samarkand with impressive walls and golden brick architecture.
Decorated facade of a historic building in Islamic style.
Decorated facade of a historic building in Islamic style.
Exterior view of the Bukhara Medrese with richly decorated architectural details.
Exterior view of the Bukhara Medrese with richly decorated architectural details.
Impressive door with blue and gold brick decoration in Uzbekistan.
Impressive door with blue and gold brick decoration in Uzbekistan.
Minaret and dome of a historic building in Central Asia.
Minaret and dome of a historic building in Central Asia.
Historic city walls illuminated at night in Central Asia.
Historic city walls illuminated at night in Central Asia.
Day 7
From Bukhara to Samarkand
Bukhara railway station in Uzbekistan, with the building illuminated at night.
Bukhara railway station in Uzbekistan, with the building illuminated at night.
Vast desert landscape during a trip to Central Asia.
Vast desert landscape during a trip to Central Asia.
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Golden interior of the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum in Samarkand.
Golden interior of the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum in Samarkand.
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Decorated interior of the Samarkand mausoleum with elaborate ceilings and mosaic decorations.
Decorated interior of the Samarkand mausoleum with elaborate ceilings and mosaic decorations.
Statue of Amir Timur in the context of a wooded park.
Statue of Amir Timur in the context of a wooded park.
A traditional wood-fired oven with bread baking in Central Asia.
A traditional wood-fired bread baking oven in Central Asia.
The Registan square in Samarkand with its impressive buildings.
The Registan square in Samarkand with its impressive buildings.
Decorated interior of a historic building in Islamic style with elaborate decorations.
Decorated interior of a historic building in Islamic style with elaborate decorations.
An assortment of fresh vegetables is displayed at an outdoor market.
An assortment of fresh vegetables is displayed at an outdoor market.
Exterior view of a historic brick building with decorative arches.
Exterior view of a historic brick building with decorative arches.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand in Central Asia.
Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand in Central Asia.
Decorated interior of a historic building with intricate domes.
Decorated interior of a historic building with intricate domes.
Interior of a mosque with elaborate calligraphic decorations.
Interior of a mosque with elaborate calligraphic decorations.
Registan Square in Samarkand illuminated at night shows the majesty of Islamic architecture.
Registan Square in Samarkand illuminated at night shows the majesty of Islamic architecture.
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
The Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Day 8
Shahrisabz
An open-air market displays a large display of dry agricultural products.
An open-air market displays a large display of dry agricultural products.
Vast mountain and hilly panorama of Central Asia.
Vast mountain and hilly panorama of Central Asia.
An ornate brick mansion stands with a tree-lined street out front.
An ornate brick mansion stands with a tree-lined street out front.
Statue of Shahrisabz Tamerlan in the context of the Central Asian landscape.
Statue of Shahrisabz Tamerlan in the context of the Central Asian landscape.
A tree-lined park with avenues and flower-lined hedges extends under the sun.
A tree-lined park with avenues and flower-lined hedges extends under the sun.
Shahrisabz-Mulk-Ashtor-Mosque in Central Asia.
Shahrisabz-Mulk-Ashtor-Mosque in Central Asia.
Mosque with green domes in a park.
Mosque with green domes in a park.
Interior view of a historic building with columns and decorated ceiling.
Interior view of a historic building with columns and decorated ceiling.
View of Shah-i-Zinda mausoleum at sunset in Central Asia.
View of Shah-i-Zinda mausoleum at sunset in Central Asia.
Day 9
From Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan
Samarkand railway station at sunset.
Samarkand railway station at sunset.
A modern train passes through a railway station in Central Asia.
A modern train passes through a railway station in Central Asia.
View of the Orthodox Cathedral in Tashkent.
View of the Orthodox Cathedral in Tashkent.
The Orthodox Cathedral of Bishkek in Central Asia.
The Orthodox Cathedral of Bishkek in Central Asia.
A standing statue stands in an open square with trees and buildings in the background.
A standing statue stands in an open square with trees and buildings in the background.
A wide view of Victory Square in Bishkek with a monumental arch in the foreground.
A wide view of Victory Square in Bishkek with a monumental arch in the foreground.
The Manas statue is located in Ala-Too Square in Bishkek.
The Manas statue is located in Ala-Too Square in Bishkek.
Exterior view of the Historical Museum of Bishkek in Central Asia.
Exterior view of the Historical Museum of Bishkek in Central Asia.
Lenin statue in a square with trees and buildings in a Central Asian context.
Lenin statue in a square with trees and buildings in a Central Asian context.
A wide view of Ala-Too Square in Bishkek with surrounding fountains and buildings.
A wide view of Ala-Too Square in Bishkek with surrounding fountains and buildings.
A traditional meal with different dishes served on a table in a restaurant.
A traditional meal with different dishes served on a table in a restaurant.
Day 10
Kyrgyz Outback
Vast mountain landscape with a road crossing an alpine valley in Central Asia.
Vast mountain landscape with a road crossing an alpine valley in Central Asia.
Vast expanse of dry land and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon.
Vast expanse of dry land and rolling hills stretch towards the horizon.
A dirt path passes through a dry hilly landscape in Central Asia.
A dirt path passes through a dry hilly landscape in Central Asia.
A traditional stone building with a pagoda roof stands out against a barren mountain landscape.
A traditional stone building with a pagoda roof stands out against a barren mountain landscape.
A rural landscape with an earthen building and a wooden fence in front of arid mountains.
A rural landscape with an earthen building and a wooden fence in front of arid mountains.
A river flows through a mountainous, arid landscape in Central Asia.
A river flows through a mountainous, arid landscape in Central Asia.
Day 11
High pastures and herds
A truck travels down a dirt road through a mountain canyon.
A truck travels down a dirt road through a mountain canyon.
A river flows through an arid mountain landscape in Central Asia.
A river flows through an arid mountain landscape in Central Asia.
Mountain landscape with open-pit mines in the Djumgal valley.
Mountain landscape with open-pit mines in the Djumgal valley.
Mountain landscape with wooden structures in the Djumgal valley near a coal mine.
Mountain landscape with wooden structures in the Djumgal valley near a coal mine.
Vast landscape of dry grasslands under a cloudy sky.
Vast landscape of dry grasslands under a cloudy sky.
A field pitch with colorful tents inside a canvas structure.
A field pitch with colorful tents inside a canvas structure.
Open steppe with distant mountains under a blue, cloudy sky.
Open steppe with distant mountains under a blue, cloudy sky.
Shepherds with sheep and cattle graze on a vast meadow in Central Asia.
Shepherds with sheep and cattle graze on a vast meadow in Central Asia.
An arid lake landscape extends under a clear sky.
An arid lake landscape extends under a clear sky.
White tents are arranged on dry ground under a blue sky in Central Asia.
White tents are arranged on dry ground under a blue sky in Central Asia.
A vast horizontal landscape at sunset shows a sky with thin clouds above a distant land line.
A vast horizontal landscape at sunset shows a sky with thin clouds above a distant land line.
A campfire with a lit fire inside a rustic structure.
A campfire with a lit fire inside a rustic structure.
Day 12
Southward, towards China.
A dirt road winds through a barren mountain landscape.
A dirt road winds through a barren mountain landscape.
A dirt road crosses a vast prairie landscape under a cloudy sky.
A dirt road crosses a vast prairie landscape under a cloudy sky.
Camels graze on a barren slope in Central Asia.
Camels graze on a barren slope in Central Asia.
A plate of kushk (sashlik) with fresh onions is laid out on a plate.
A plate of kushk (sashlik) with fresh onions is laid out on a plate.
Interior of a stone caravanserai with barrel vaults illuminated by windows.
Interior of a stone caravanserai with barrel vaults illuminated by windows.
A stone caravanserai stands out in the mountain landscape of Central Asia.
A stone caravanserai stands out in the mountain landscape of Central Asia.
Vast mountain landscape with dry grasslands under a cloudy sky.
Vast mountain landscape with dry grasslands under a cloudy sky.
Mountain and meadow landscape in Central Asia with grazing cattle under a cloudy sky.
Mountain and meadow landscape in Central Asia with grazing cattle under a cloudy sky.
Vast mountain landscape with barren hills under a cloudy sky.
Vast mountain landscape with barren hills under a cloudy sky.
Day 13
In the shadow of the Tian Shan Mountains
Cattle cross a river in a hilly valley in Central Asia.
Cattle cross a river in a hilly valley in Central Asia.
Horses cross a rural road in a mountainous region of Central Asia.
Horses cross a rural road in a mountainous region of Central Asia.
Horses run through a hilly landscape in Central Asia.
Horses run through a hilly landscape in Central Asia.
A vehicle stops on a dirt road near a checkpoint.
A vehicle stops on a dirt road near a checkpoint.
A river flows through an arid, hilly landscape in Central Asia.
A river flows through an arid, hilly landscape in Central Asia.
Snow-capped mountain ranges loom over a vast, arid plain with a river in the foreground.
Snow-capped mountain ranges loom over a vast, arid plain with a river in the foreground.
Mountain and river landscape in Central Asia with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Mountain and river landscape in Central Asia with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Mountain and river landscape in Central Asia with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Mountain and river landscape in Central Asia with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Snow-capped mountains and arid landscape in Central Asia.
Snow-capped mountains and arid landscape in Central Asia.
Day 14
Lake Köl Suu
Nomad camp camp along a river at sunset.
Nomad camp camp along a river at sunset.
Camp site in a steppe area of Central Asia with facilities for camp life.
Camp site in a steppe area of Central Asia with facilities for camp life.
Two knights sit near a river in a barren, mountainous valley.
Two knights sit near a river in a barren, mountainous valley.
A turquoise lake stretches between rocky mountains in a central Asian landscape.
A turquoise lake stretches between rocky mountains in a central Asian landscape.
A turquoise lake sits in the middle of a deep mountain canyon.
A turquoise lake sits in the middle of a deep mountain canyon.
An alpine lake stretches between snow-capped mountains and a landscape of dry prairies.
An alpine lake stretches between snow-capped mountains and a landscape of dry prairies.
A turquoise river flows through a barren mountain landscape in Central Asia.
A turquoise river flows through a barren mountain landscape in Central Asia.
A dirt road passes through a hilly landscape in Central Asia under a cloudy sky.
A dirt road passes through a hilly landscape in Central Asia under a cloudy sky.
An alpine lake stands out between snow-capped mountains and a landscape of golden prairies.
An alpine lake stands out between snow-capped mountains and a landscape of golden prairies.
Day 15
Eagle hunting and Lake Issyk-Köl
A turquoise river flows through a barren, hilly landscape in Central Asia.
A turquoise river flows through a barren, hilly landscape in Central Asia.
A jeep is being repaired on the side of a road in a mountainous region.
A jeep is being repaired on the side of a road in a mountainous region.
A dry field stretches out in front of rolling mountains under a cloudy sky.
A dry field stretches out in front of rolling mountains under a cloudy sky.
An eagle in flight lands on dry, grassy ground.
An eagle in flight lands on dry, grassy ground.
A man with a bird in plumage walks on dry hilly terrain.
A man with a bird in plumage walks on dry hilly terrain.
Traditional tent camp with set tables in Central Asia.
Traditional tent camp with set tables in Central Asia.
A campsite in a traditional tent in Central Asia.
A campsite in a traditional tent in Central Asia.
Day 16
Skazka Canyon
Field field in Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan with a vast landscape under a cloudy sky.
Field field in Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan with a vast landscape under a cloudy sky.
Desert landscape of red canyons under a blue sky.
Desert landscape of red canyons under a blue sky.
Landscape of red and brown canyons in Central Asia.
Landscape of red and brown canyons in Central Asia.
Landscape of red and yellow canyons in Central Asia.
Landscape of red and yellow canyons in Central Asia.
Desert and rocky landscape along the coast in Central Asia.
Desert and rocky landscape along the coast in Central Asia.
Baked bread being cooked in a rural wood-fired oven.
Baked bread being cooked in a rural wood-fired oven.
A brick brick tower stands out against the rugged landscape of Central Asia.
A brick brick tower stands out against the rugged landscape of Central Asia.
Day 17
Almaty in Kazakhstan
A highway crosses a border between Central Asian countries.
A highway crosses a border between Central Asian countries.
Aerial view of a government building in a Central Asian city.
Aerial view of a government building in a Central Asian city.
The Independence Monument in Almaty is visible in the foreground with surrounding buildings.
The Independence Monument in Almaty is visible in the foreground with surrounding buildings.
A thriving park with trees and a fountain in the foreground.
A thriving park with trees and a fountain in the foreground.
View of the Palace Square in Almaty at an outdoor event.
View of the Palace Square in Almaty at an outdoor event.
A panoramic view of the city with a hilly landscape in the foreground.
A panoramic view of the city with a hilly landscape in the foreground.
A panoramic view of the city with a cable car crossing the hilly landscape.
A panoramic view of the city with a cable car crossing the hilly landscape.
A large, modern square with colorful decorative elements in a Central Asian city.
A large, modern square with colorful decorative elements in a Central Asian city.
Monumental statue of a man holding up a row of soldiers in a historical context.
Monumental statue of a man holding up a row of soldiers in a historical context.
Sumptuous interior of a church richly decorated with golden frescoes.
Sumptuous interior of a church richly decorated with golden frescoes.
Exterior view of an impressive religious building with golden domes in Central Asia.
Exterior view of an impressive religious building with golden domes in Central Asia.
Night view of a historic palace with flower gardens in Central Asia.
Night view of a historic palace with flower gardens in Central Asia.
A crowd of people gathers in front of a large architectural structure illuminated at night.
A crowd of people gathers in front of a large architectural structure illuminated at night.