Rest in Uzbekistan: sightseeing, sun, shopping and cuisine

Uzbekistan is a country unimaginable by the number and beauty of its monuments of architecture and by the combination of antiquity and modernity in it. There is no doubt that this sunny land is clearly stand out from among other countries. There are also elements of similarity with other Asian cultures, but in the aggregate this "pearl of the East" is unique and has cultural formations which are unique in their kind. The escorted tours to Uzbekistan are rare opportunity to learn an oriental tale on the inside.

Tours of Uzbekistan are aimed at a versatile tourist: an amateur of active rest, a fighter for the environment, a connoisseur of historical places, a seeker of a new ethnos, and those who choose family or corporate rest in the heart of ancient civilizations nobly neighboring with modern buildings.

Uzbekistan has much to present to the world: a multifaceted culture, the identity of the people, masterpieces of applied art, exquisite monuments of architecture, colorful national cuisine. The main centers of tourism are the cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, historical centers of which are included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Sunny and friendly Uzbekistan can surprise travelers not only with inimitable architectures and the generosity of people, but also with unique, colorful shopping. The purchased goods will become a piece of pleasant memories of the journey, as well as quite functional objects of everyday life and decor.

The uniqueness of Uzbek shopping lies in the fact that its subjects are not at all things of famous world brands, but the creations of artisans and craftsmen of the country. It is not without reason that Uzbekistan is famous among the admirers of art pottery and hand embroidery.

The amusing clay figures depicting the local favorite personage - Khoja Nasreddin, are very popular among tourists. Figurines can be hand painted, large and small, monochrome and colorful. Some of them represent a serious character, while others represent a playful hero riding a donkey.

In Samarkand, Tashkent and Bukhara clay works are sold near architectural monuments, in city bazaars and souvenir shops.

As for artistic ceramics, it deserves a special attention of guests. Pottery in Uzbekistan, however, as carving on wood, has long become a real art. Each region of the country has its long-term school of ceramics.

A largest selection of blue ceramic souvenirs can be found in the city of Rishtan. This is the very corner of Uzbekistan, from which no traveler leaves without a bowl, cup or lyagan (big flat plate). And it is in Rishtan foreign visitors get acquainted with the taste of the sweetest apricots.

A carved wooden box adorned with ornate ornamentation or a story from oriental tales will be a good purchase. Such a casket can become a wonderful repository for own jewelry or a unique gift.

The pattern of each wooden box is unique. A huge selection of caskets is presented in the center of applied art in the Abul-Kasim madrassah in Tashkent.

The attention of male travelers is attracted by traditional Uzbek knives and daggers.

As for national clothes and traditional skullcaps, they are sold in Uzbekistan everywhere. Female skullcaps are very colorful and diverse.

Tourism in Uzbekistan with each season is becoming more and more popular: excursion programs are developing, the number of tours is increasing, hotels are modernizing, service is improving. The flow of tourists increases year by year. What is the reason for this? Perhaps, the answer to this question you will find in the treasury of the heritage of the ancient east - sunny and hospitable Uzbekistan.