On March 21st, day and night are almost equal in length—a phenomenon known as the equinox. In Uzbekistan, this marks the celebration of Navruz, or Nowruz, which translates from Farsi as “new day.” Dating back to Zoroastrian times (around the 6th or 7th century BC), Navruz symbolized the awakening of nature, the season of plowing […]
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Город Ташкент в Узбекистане — это отличный город для бюджетных путешественников и любителей пеших прогулок, ищущих приключений. Общественный транспорт невероятно дешевый, еду можно купить за пару долларов, и в городе есть множество бесплатных или недорогих вариантов развлечений. Проживание является одним из самых расходных компонентов бюджета в Ташкенте. Хотя в Ташкенте есть много отелей, найти недорогие
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Самарканд — один из старейших постоянно населенных городов мира, и он является объектом всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО. Город славится многочисленными мавзолеями, мечетями и другими древними чудесами в качестве важного пункта назначенияШелкового пути. Хорошей новостью является то, что в отличие от Ташкента, Самарканд очень удобен для пеших прогулок. Вы всегда можете добраться до любого места за 20
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As the creator of this website, I have lived in Tashkent for over 2 years and stayed at many hotels in the city. When it comes to finding the best hotels in Tashkent city center, my personal experiences and local insights make all the difference. From luxury stays to budget-friendly options, I’ve had the pleasure
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This unique tour focuses exclusively on Soviet architecture and Soviet modernism, featuring many experimental buildings and designs applied specifically in Tashkent. Unlike a general city tour, this experience is designed to reflect and explain the Soviet impact on Tashkent’s architecture and infrastructure. You’ll explore beautiful subway stations and visit some of the city’s most famous
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An important Silk Road city and the capital of the Timurid Empire, Samarkand is a world class tourist destination and UNESCO world heritage site. If you’re looking for a place to relax during a trip to this beautiful historical city, then staying in a hotel with a swimming pool in Samarkand can be the perfect
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Samarkand, often referred to as the ‘pearl of the East,’ served as the capital of the vast Timurid Empire, extending from modern-day eastern Turkey to northern India. Having conquered such a large swath of land, it comes as no surprise that the city still boasts a remarkable collection of some of the world’s most splendid
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Start your next adventure through Central Asia with our carefully crafted selection of Uzbekistan tours for travel in 2025/2026. Discover the treasures of the Silk Road; visit the majestic madrasas of Samarkand and the minarets of Bukhara and Khiva; or venture into the breathtaking landscapes of the Uzbek countryside. Explore the wonders of Uzbekistan through
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The Aral Sea in Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, stands as one of the world’s greatest man-made disasters. Once the world’s fourth-largest lake, sustaining a thriving fishing economy and supporting local communities, it has now transformed into the world’s newest desert, the Aralkum. In a bid to draw global attention to the disaster, the local running group Prorun,
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One of the lesser-visited regions of Uzbekistan is Karakalpakstan, the ‘stan within a stan’, located in the north west of the country and probably the country’s most culturally distinct area. Once a region reliant on the Aral Sea, it is now home to the world’s newest desert, the Aralkum, formed due to one of the
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