It is difficult to move around

A large part of Central Asia is desert and semi-desert, which makes people think that it’s hard to travel around. But contrary to what people think, there are many ways of transportation available for tourists to move around.

Firstly, visitors may try traveling by marshrutka (minibus). Marshrutka is the most practical and cost-effective type of transportation, which is very common in former Soviet countries. Getting around by train also is a good choice. In Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, trains serve as an alternative to marshrutkas. In Uzbekistan, trains are air-conditioned and modern, and they are faster than cars. In the Stan countries, bus and train stations are frequently more than three kilometers from the city center; if you have big bags, your only alternative is to take a taxi. Additionally, unless you wish to hike or take a horseback ride in, you can only get to more remote locations like the well-known Song Kul (Song Lake) via shared taxi. Get a group together to split the cost since many visitors are traveling the same path as you in Kyrgyzstan. Shared taxis are advised in Uzbekistan rather than marshrutkas. Locals frequently hire shared taxis because they operate much more frequently than marshrutkas.

Depending on the country you are traveling to, there are several types of transportation for you to consider and it's not that tough to travel around Central Asia.