From peaceful desert peaks to active volcanoes, these mountains offer unforgettable experiences for all types of adventurers.Here, we present the top 10 mountains to climb in Asia, showcasing the ...

The uplift of two mountain ranges in Central Asia beginning 30 million years ago expanded the Gobi Desert and set Central Asia on its path to extreme aridity, a new study suggests.

This is the longest hiking trail in Central Asia—here’s what to know before you try it. By summer's end, more than 600 miles will be added to the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail, granting hikers access to ...

Across the high mountains of Central Asia, movements of people, plants, and animals shaped human history. By William Taylor. April 11, 2018.

The glaciers of Central Asia’s Tien Shan mountain range have lost a quarter of their ice mass over the past five decades, largely because of increased melting linked to a rise in summer ...

Along the Tien Shan, Central Asia's largest mountain range, glaciers have lost 27 percent of their mass and 18 percent of their area during the last 50 years. Glaciers play an important role in ...

Watch a short excerpt on music and dance in the Pamir Mountains from the 24-minute documentary film included in the CD/DVD for 'Music of Central Asia Vol. 5: The Badakhshan Ensemble: Song and Dance ...

Tourism is coming to the previously isolated mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. The challenge is to ensure that it is well-managed and that its benefits are shared by all. <br /> <br /> ...

The uplift of two mountain ranges in Central Asia beginning 30 million years ago expanded the Gobi Desert and set Central Asia on its path to extreme aridity, a Stanford study suggests.