Experiencing travel to Uzbekistan is the best thing to do on a transcontinental exploration journey. When you come here, you will not only experience the massive culture but also enjoy extremely unique cuisine. Explore with Asia News Daily now!
A few words about Uzbekistan tourism
Uzbekistan is a must-see destination for those who love cultural experiences and exploring historical places. Located at a major crossroads on the Silk Road, Uzbekistan shines with its unique cultural, heritage and historical characteristics. Cities like Khiva, Samarkand and Bukhara all boast historic architecture from glittering madrasas to soaring minarets. Not only has ancient places, Uzbekistan also gives you an interesting experience when exploring Soviet history. This country also has strong development in the field of contemporary art and music, and possesses a vast and diverse landscape.
Uzbekistan is one of the countries that possesses massive architectural works and unique ancient attractions
Things to know when coming to Uzbekistan
What time of year should you go to Uzbekistan?
According to travel guide AsiaNewsDaily , the ideal time to visit Uzbekistan is spring (from mid-April to early June) or autumn (from mid-September to early November). During this period, the weather in Uzbekistan is very pleasant, neither too hot nor too cold, convenient for visiting and experiencing Uzbekistan. In particular, if you are planning a trip to Uzbekistan, you should note that most of the country’s major events usually take place at the above time. These events will make your trip more unique and full of interesting experiences.
The ideal time to visit Uzbekistan is spring and fall
Instructions on how to travel to and from Uzbekistan
Currently there are no direct flights from Vietnam to Uzbekistan. To get here, you can book tickets through countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, China or Russia, then fly to Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. Usually, the most reasonable and most chosen flight time is from Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. You can book tickets with Air Astana or Uzbekistan Airlines.
After arriving in the capital Tashkent, you continue your journey by booking a domestic flight or choosing to travel by high-speed train to other cities. If you have time to spare, you can pack your suitcase and travel by train. There are also a number of other means of transportation such as taxis, buses, metros… with extremely cheap prices.
Traveling in Uzbekistan’s cities is very convenient as there are a full range of vehicles such as taxis, buses, metros… at cheap prices.
Procedures for applying for a visa when traveling to Uzbekistan
To travel to Uzbekistan, you need a visa or you can make an evisa online. First, you need to prepare a photo of your card and a photo of the first page of your passport. Then visit the website: https://e-visa.gov.uz/application to fill in all necessary personal information. Uzbekistan visa fee is 25 USD for single entry, 35 USD for two entries and 50 USD for multiple entries. You can pay by Visa/Mastercard and after only 3-5 working days, evisa will be sent to the email address you registered. Note that you must print your evisa and bring it with your passport when entering Uzbekistan.
To travel to Uzbekistan, you need a visa or you can make an evisa online
Currency in this country
The official currency in Uzbekistan is Som and the current exchange rate is 1 USD = 9.5 Som. While in Uzbekistan, you can use both USD and Som money at major restaurants, souvenir shops, buy tickets to attractions or pay for taxis. However, for convenience in payment in small places that do not accept USD, you should also exchange some USD to Som.
Uzbekistan uses Som currency, so you can change from Vietnamese currency to USD and then from USD to Som
Famous tourist attractions that you must definitely visit
Samarkand – Crossroads of cultures
Samarkand – Crossroads of cultures is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. With a history of 3,500 years, this ancient city is a melting pot of diverse cultures and different religious influences. There are famous places here such as Registan Square, Bibi Khanum Mausoleum, Gur Emir, Shah-i-Zinda complex, Afrosiab… all of which are destinations not to be missed when traveling to Uzbekistan.
Rebuilt by Amir Timur, this city today still retains many important historical structures that create a unique cultural picture of Uzbekistan. This place will definitely make your journey many times more meaningful.
The city of Samarkand played an important role in the development of Islamic art and architecture
Experience the historical center of Bukhara
The next place that Asia News Daily wants to mention is Bukhara – a long-standing historical center of Uzbekistan. Bukhara is currently a unique destination to explore Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage with more than 140 ancient buildings and long-standing architecture. Famous destinations that can be visited in Bukhara include Po-i-Kalya square, Chor-Minor cathedral, Ark fortress… and unique dome markets.
When traveling to Uzbekistan and visiting Bukhara, walking around the city is the best way to admire its medieval architectural heritage. When you come here, you will not only admire the massive and unique architecture but also learn more knowledge about the history and culture of Uzbekistan. This place promises to be the most memorable place on your trip.
When visiting Bukhara, you can stroll the streets to admire the cultural heritage and medieval architecture
Explore world heritage site Khiva
Of the three cities located on the Silk Road, Khiva is the remotest and smallest place but retains its ancient features. If you travel to Uzbekistan and have the opportunity to visit Khiva, the unique places not to be missed are Muhammad Rakhim-Khan Islamic Academy, Shergazi-Khan, Kalta-Minor Tower, Juma Mosque, Islam Complex -Khodja (muslim academy and tower)… To better understand the historical stories here, you should join a guided tour for the most complete exploration.
Khiva is one of the first UNESCO world heritage sites in Uzbekistan
Visit Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent
Uzbekistan is famous for its historic Silk Road cities, so the capital Tashkent is often less mentioned than Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. However, Tashkent is the leading economic and cultural center in Central Asia. This place is also a unique destination combining tradition and modernity. Famous tourist attractions in Tashkent that should be explored once include Tashkent Old Town, Alisher Navoi National Park, National History Museum, Uzbekistan Art Museum, Alisher Navoi Museum, splendid metro station… When you come here, you will certainly be overwhelmed by the wealth and grandeur of this capital.
Tashkent is the largest city in Central Asia with architecture bearing unique Oriental design
Explore the proud culinary scene here
Uzbek cuisine is a blend of tradition and modernity, and combines cultures from both the East and the West. The first to mention is kebab, grilled lamb or chicken served with adjika with a rich and unique flavor. Next is Kutabi, a typical dish with a wheat flour crust and a filling filled with lamb and other vegetables, creating an unusual appeal.
In addition, Lagman noodles are also a dish to try when traveling to Uzbekistan. This fresh noodle dish is cooked with lamb, green peppers or unique vegetables. All of the above dishes can be easily found on the menu of any restaurant in Uzbekistan. Experience this rich and diverse cuisine now!
The cuisine in Uzbekistan blends tradition and modernity, East and West, creating unique dishes
Conclude
Above is all the information about the journey to explore Uzbekistan tourism from transportation, visa procedures, places to visit to unique cuisine. Hopefully through the above article you can make a perfect plan for your upcoming trip to Uzbekistan. Besides, you can also share the experiences that AsiaNewsDaily just revealed above with your friends and relatives to have the most convenient and safe trip!