Uzbekistan
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🇺🇿 Uzbekistan — The Heart of the Great Silk Road
Uzbekistan is a country with a rich history, located in the heart of Central Asia. It is the homeland of ancient cities, oriental bazaars, mosaic-covered madrasas, and the enchanting culture of the East.
📌 General Information:
- Capital: Tashkent
- Language: Uzbek (official), Russian is widely spoken
- Currency: Som (UZS)
- Religion: Islam
- Visa: Citizens of many CIS countries do not need a visa
- Climate: Continental — hot summers, cool winters
🏛 Main Attractions:
🌟 Samarkand
A city with a 2,500-year history. Registan Square, Timur's Mausoleum (Gur-e-Amir), Ulugh Beg Observatory.
🌟 Bukhara
A gem of Islamic architecture. Ark Fortress, Kalon Minaret, Nadir-Divan-Begi Madrasa.
🌟 Khiva
An open-air museum. The old city of Itchan Kala — a UNESCO World Heritage site.
🌇 Tashkent
A modern metropolis with an oriental flair. Independence Square, Tashkent Metro, Chorsu Bazaar.
🍽 National Cuisine:
- Plov — each region has its own recipe
- Samsa, manti, shurpa, lagman
- Fruits, dried fruits, nuts, oriental sweets
🚐 Tourism:
Popular tours include sightseeing, gastronomic trips, and cultural routes along the Silk Road cities.
The infrastructure is rapidly developing: hotels, railways, air travel.
Uzbekistan on the map
Tour program
- Route: Kazakhstan-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan.
- Duration: 18 days
- The best season: April – September.
- Difficulty level: Medium
- Highlights: Lake Kolsai, Charyn Canyon, Lake Issyk-Kul, Lake Son-Kol, Osh, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent.
- Requirements: trekking boots, waterproof warm clothes, hat, sunscreen, tent/mat, sleeping bag
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