Uzbekistan

Welcome to the land of ancient architecture, deserts and silk! Ten good reasons to visit Uzbekistan:

• Uzbekistan is an intriguing country at the crossroad of civilizations and cultures
• Uzbekistan lies on the ancient Silk Road connecting China to Europe
• There are Christian, Buddhist and Muslim influences everywhere
• The cities of Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Khiva and Bukhara attract tourists with the incredible architecture
• Samarkand is nearly 3000 years old and is one of the oldest inhabited cities
• Bukhara has more than 150 buildings protected by the UNESCO
• There are many mausoleums – remnants of the past communism
• Uzbeks are among the happiest people in the world
• The Uzbeks are skilled at making beautiful handcrafted silk fabrics
• The deserts in Uzbekistan are abundant with rocks, colourful sands, flora and fauna