Tashkent or Toshkent, and also historically known as Chach, is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, as well as the most populous city in Central Asia, It is in northeastern Uzbekistan, near the border with Kazakhstan. The city probably dates from the 2nd or the 1st century BCE and was variously known as Dzhadzh, Chachkent, Shashkent, and Binkent; the name Tashkent, which means “Stone Village” in Uzbek, was first mentioned in the 11th century.
Traditional architecture, Soviet-era landmarks, and modern museums are the major draws of Uzbekistan’s history-rich capital. The largest city in Central Asia, Tashkent also offers varied cuisine and plenty of accommodation options, as well as a lofty television tower that offers panoramic views.
The city is served by Tashkent International Airport (TAS), which has extensive international connections to Europe and North America in addition to domestic flights. For many years, Tashkent has been the most important business and cultural center of the country, attracting tourists and businessmen from various countries of the world.
Most time of the summer in Tashkent is hot, so do not forget about sunscreen and hats! Winter is mostly mild and snowless, but do not neglect warm things, it is so cool in the evening that you want to wear a scarf!
Walking along the streets of Tashkent, you can find many memorable things, ranging from small trinkets to huge memorable souvenirs. Most of the souvenir workshops are located in old madrassas and at Chorsu Bazaar. There you can find absolutely everything: crafts carved from wood, pottery, national clothes, and even knives and daggers forged in local forges.
Tashkent restaurants with their variety and the level of service can surprise any gourmet. In the city, you can find not only national cuisine, which in Tashkent differs in taste from the identical dishes in the other parts of the country, but also the best representatives of the foreign gastronomic industry. In Tashkent, you can try Uyghur, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, European and even molecular cuisine. However, the most delicious cuisine is naturally Uzbek!
Overnight at hotel in Tashkent
Overnight at hotel in Tashkent
After breakfast day at leisure OR you can choose to do an optional day tour to Samarkand by bullet train at an additional cost.
SAMARKAND OPTIONAL TOUR DETAIL - DAY EXCURSION(on Day-03/ additional cost)
SAMARKAND:
Samarkand is a city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums. It's on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China to the Mediterranean. Prominent landmarks include the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, majolica-covered madrassas dating to the 15th and 17th centuries, and Gur-e-Amir, the towering tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), founder of the Timurid Empire.
Inclusions in optional Samarkand day excursion:
Transportation during sightseeing in Samarkand
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