Tourists are starting to discover the land of Uzbekistan. Being a country located in the middle of Great Silk Road and being the oldest in Central Asia, one would really expect outstanding sceneries in the country. Uzbekistan is known to be a land where modern culture and ancient history unite. Having a history of 25 centuries long, marvelous architectures like mosques, palaces, monuments and mausoleums can be found in the different cities of the country. Whether you are looking for adventure, interesting history and culture or good food, travel to Uzbekistan is great for you.
Why Travel to Uzbekistan?
- One noticeable difference of Uzbekistan compared to other countries visited by well-traveled people is the price. Prices are moderate to low, making shopping a pleasure.
- Famous architectures, ancient cities, and wonderful history are only some of the reasons why Uzbekistan is a very interesting country to visit.
- For every travel, one of the main concerns of tourists is their safety. Locals are generally peaceful which is why petty crimes are extremely low.
- And over-all, Uzbekistan is a clean place.
What to do?
- Adventure Tours. Take a look at the white mountain tops at the western border of Tien-Shan. Head to the alpine pastures, river rapids and high mountains which a lot of tourists do not miss.
- Historical Tours. Uzbekistan is very rich in historical sights. There are hundreds of monuments that can be visited in the different cities like Bukhara, Khiya, Kokand, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz and Termez. Mosques, palaces, mausoleums, and other famous architectures are only some of the tourist attractions in the country.
- Special Tours. Make your trip memorable by going to the famous Great Silk Route, Al-Bukhari, Tamerlane and Babur, and Baha-ud-din Naqshband.
- Snowboarding/ Skiing. Uzbekistan is not all about historical sights. For the adventurous travelers, you can go snowboarding or skiing in the famous Ugam-Shatkal National Park.
- Archeological Tours. Go back to history and see for yourself the ruins of Ayritam, Dalverzin-tepa, Halchayan, Kizil-tepa, and Kampir-tepa. Different treasures were found here such as Buddha and Bodhisattva sculptures and gold.
Food and Drinks
Foods in hotels are generally influence by Russian taste. There are also restaurants around the country that serve European and Korean food. Uzbekistan is famous for the quality and the variations of bread they offer. They also have a number of specialties that should be not be missed by every tourist like Plov, Lipioshka, Manty, Samsa, Strogan, Shorpa, Shashlyk, and Pirmeni.
In Central Asia, tea is their main drink. Uzbekistan also has other national drinks like Shampanski, which is their wine, and Kefir, which is yogurt.