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Why visit Uzbekistan?
Ideal for travelers seeking to enjoy architecture, desert, gastronomy, lighthouses, mosques, mountain scenery, natural landscapes, palaces, ruins, vineyards, and wineries.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Camel wool socks, carpets, ceramic pottery, evil eye charms, furs, gold embroidery pieces, metal sculpture, national costumes, silk goods, tiles, and wall plaques.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Chorpa (soup). Laghman (stew). Manti (dumplings). Obi Non (bread). Oshi Toki (stuffed grape leaves). Palov (rice dish). Shurpa (soup). Somsa (stuffed pastry).
- Local Drink to Try: Ayran (yogurt). Choy (tea).
Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Photo Credit: falco/Pixabay
Fun Facts
- Khovrenko Winery (Samarkand) is their oldest winery (1927).
- Birthplace (Tashkent) of Djamolidine Mirgarifanovich Abdoujaparov "The Tashkent Terror", Professional Cyclist who won the Tour de France 3 times.
- During 2020 Summer Olympics (Japan), Ulugbek Rashitov, Taekwondo Competitor won a gold medal.
- Hosted the 2022 World Judo Championships (Tashkent).
- Gold teeth are a status symbol.
- One of two doubly landlocked countries in the world.
- Khazret Sultan mountain is the highest point (15,233 ft).
- Government allegedly forces state employees to pick cotton in the autumn months.
- Ranks 7th in the world for gold mining.
- Has 2 international schools (Tashkent).
Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Photo Credit: LoggaWiggler/Pixabay
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (February) Chimgan Extreme, (April) Lazgi International Dance Festival, (May) Boysun Spring, Dance Music Fest, Gold Embroidery & Jewelry Festival, Silk & Spices Festival, (June) Beer Festival, Chimgan’s Echo Festival, International Ecological & Tourism Festival "Chimgan-ECHO", Tashkent Food Fest, (August) International Festival of National Dishes, Melon Festival, Music Festival, Namangan Flowers Festival, Sharq Tarolanari, (September) Craft Festival, International Ceramic Forum, International Music Festival Melodies of the East, (October) Eurasia International Theater Festival, and (December) Sogdian Wine Festival.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Nowruz, Day of Remembrance & Honor, Independence Day, Teacher's Day, and Constitution Day.
Tamanna Kala Fortress, Uzbekistan. Photo Credit: LoggaWiggler/Pixabay
- A remote destination.
- Lacks deluxe accommodations.
- Medical care does not meet our western standards.
- Male homosexuality is illegal and punishable with a fine and up to 3 years in prison.
- Black or green tea accompanies meals.
- Americans are known to be targeted for crime.
- Tourism is unevenly regulated and inspections do not commonly occur.
- Healthcare is below western standards.
- Avoid tap water consumption.
- Air pollution is a significant issue.
- Avoid evening exploration.
- Avoid public transportation for safety reasons.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
Khiva, Uzbekistan. Photo Credit: LoggaWiggler/Pixabay
- Best Time to Visit: April - May & September - November
- Coldest Months: December - February
- Hottest Months: July & August
- Peak Season: April - June
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Kalta Minor Minaret, and Samarkand - Crossroad of Cultures.
Aral Sea, Uzbekistan. Photo Credit: WaSZI/Pixabay
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