Central Asia Tourism news

First phase of Ala Archa cable car has been opened The new 1-kilometer cable car in Ala-Archa National Park was officially opened on February 18, 2026, but the associated 3-story, five star eco-hotel with pool and A-frame cabins are currently still under construction and have not yet opened. The cable

Kyrgyzstan Cuts Visa-Free Stay from 60 to 30 Days The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic announces that under the new government resolution (No. 855, dated December 31, 2025), the visa-free stay rules have changed. Citizens of the listed countries can now stay in Kyrgyzstan visa-free for up

Central Asia Guide launches a new travel service to find travel companions Central Asia Guide is proud to present our new service for travelers to form groups. The new service allows creating tour announcements and seeking earlier made announcements to connect people who seek to travel in Central Asian countries.

Uzbekistan grants visa-free entry to US citizens starting 2026 Starting January 1, 2026, U.S. citizens will be able to enter Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days, according to a presidential decree signed on November 3, 2025. The move aims to boost tourism and deepen trade, cultural, and humanitarian ties

Kyrgyzstan Officially Renames Jalal‑Abad City to Manas Kyrgyzstan has officially renamed the city of Jalal-Abad to Manas. The country’s parliament passed the law on September 10, 2025, and President Sadyr Japarov signed it a week later.  According to the legislation, the name change is intended to strengthen national identity by

Bazars in Osh have been removed and moved outside the city center All the major bazars in Osh have been moved or are expecting to be moved outside the city center. The new centered location for the bazars is along the Bekmata Osmonov street, at the west side of the