Located on the border between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, Lenin Peak climbs majestically to a height of 7,134 meters. 

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<p>Assalomu alaykum! Welcome to Uzbekistan, an epicentre for many civilisations, a place steeped in world history and tradition, and home to rare, untainted landscapes. Once a witness to the grandeur and decadence of the Mongol and Persian Empires and a privileged step of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan still has countless treasures from its multicultural past. From the Bukhara Madrasas to the gems of Timurid architecture, we come to the Khanate of Khiva in the heart of the desert, which seems almost timeless . You can feel the weight of history pervading the whole area. The country also offers great excursions, on foot and by camel, and the opportunity to discover wildlife which, despite the drought, remains as varied as it is exotic. During walks in the steppes and mountains, you will have the opportunity to observe gazelles, scorpions, lynx, mountain sheep and even snow leopards in their natural habitats.</p>

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A tiny Turkmen village razed in 2002 by order of the President, Derweze is famous for its fiery crater, nicknamed the "Door to Hell." 

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An inland sea straddling Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, the Aral Sea has now almost dried out,&nbsp;exposing a landscape of desolate desert.

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Khiva is a small, fortified town located in the middle of the Uzbek desert. The town is an open-air museum with an enormous number of Islamic religious monuments that are open to visitors.

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Tashkent is a nice city to visit - Uzbekistan has some economic development here, far from the traditions of the East and very touristy cities of the West.

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<p>I arrived in Tashkent in the small hours of the morning, after spending hours getting out of  the airport due to a strike.  My initial impression was of a depressingly gray capital city with broad modern boulevards. While this first impression didn't give a sense of the place's rich history, a day spent wandering around various neighborhoods in the company of a guide rectified the situation.</p> <p>The city can be divided into the old Tashkent, and the more modern districts. We started in the old town, where we wandered around and explored the city's wide open squares, Amir Timur Square and its statute of Timur,  Independence Square, the Alisher Navoi Theater, the presidential palace, and buildings that were built in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.</p> <p>In the historic part of town, I particularly recommend that you visit the Sheikhanatur Mausoleum and the madrassas of Kukeldash, Barakhan, and Abdul Kassim Madrassas. I also loved the lively atmosphere of the Chorsu Bazaar. As for museums, the Decorative Arts Museum is well worth a visit, hosting a beautiful collection of embroideries, jewels that were given as dowries at weddings, tapestries, and ceramics. The building that houses the museum is former diplomatic residence, and it is sublime.</p> 

As the capital of Uzbekistan, <strong>Tashkent is a dynamic and cosmopolitan city.</strong> The city is a good introduction to the world of the Silk Road along its Uzbek section.

<p>Full of paradoxes and a schizophrenic, frenetic city, <strong>Tashkent, the historic and the modern,</strong> bridges the gap between its ultramodern center with its megalomaniac, Soviet-influenced official buildings, and a rural, traditional city of bazaars and mosques with friendly, welcoming inhabitants and an anarchic outlook on life.</p> <p>It would be a stretch to say that I liked Tashkent as a place. The city is noisy and tiring, and the traffic jams are a constant feature. Nonetheless, it would be just as wrong to say that I disliked Tashkent: the city is seductive, festive, and enthusiastic, with a fabulous range of restaurants, bars, and nightlife. With that in mind, my recommendation is simply that you visit the city as an unmissable part of a <a href="/uzbekistan/">journey to Uzbekistan</a> and form your own opinion of the place! Moreover, it's all but impossible to take a trip to Uzbekistan without passing through Tashkent at some stage!</p>

<strong>Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and its largest city</strong>, as well as the heart of its economy and its cultural capital - but it's perhaps not the most beautiful of the country's cities.

<p>I really liked Tashkent! I got to see another side of Uzbekistan. One can sense the economic development and arrival of modernity in a way that's very different from the very touristy cities of the West.</p><p>The Chorsu Bazaar is a good example, with booths set up in a renovated building in the city center. On the outer edge, there are mostly rickety stalls that bring to mind the rest of Central Asia, with liveliness but not a lot of racket.</p><p>With wide avenues in the city center and along the main arteries and two parks, you would think you're spending time in a modern city in North America. For a short time however, the military at all the metro stops and principal monuments in the president's glory bring us back to the reality of the dictatorial nature of the country.</p><p>Another dark shadow: the poorer neighbourhoods between the city center and the Chorsu Bazaar are hidden from tourists by big white walls, like in Samarkand.</p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;"><strong><a data-destination-id="100" data-internal-link="destination">Uzbekistan&nbsp;</a></strong>is an under-the-radar destination in the heart of central <strong><a href="https://www.evaneos.com/asia-travel/" target="_blank">Asia</a></strong>. Home to ancient cities and the famous Silk Road, it features medieval mosques and walled cities that sit side by side with Soviet-era architecture. Summer in Uzbekistan is hot, with long hours of daylight to maximise your sightseeing time. Uzbekistan is firmly off-the-beaten-track and promises a fascinating vacation to remember.</span></p><h3>Why should I visit Uzbekistan in summer?</h3><p>The climate is the main reason for visiting Uzbekistan in summer. June to September are warm and dry, in contrast to winter which is much colder and often wet. There's lots to see in Uzbekistan, so maximise your time in central Asia's most vibrant and interesting country by booking an English-speaking guide.<br></p><h3>Best things to do in Uzbekistan in summer</h3><p>Uzbekistan is so rich in history and culture that you'll want to pack in as much as possible. <strong>With careful planning, you'll be able to see all the main sights</strong>, whether your interests are <strong><a href="https://www.evaneos.com/uzbekistan/tours-historical-sites/" target="_blank">historic</a></strong>, cultural or artistic. Spend some time in the major cities, but leave time to see the rural landscapes too. Here are the top things to do in Uzbekistan.<br></p><h4>See the past at Shah-i-Zinda</h4><p>Cool off on hot Uzbek summer afternoons at the mausoleum complex of Shah-i-Zinda. The shaded rooms around the shrine make for a cool retreat from the sun, each <strong>tiled so delicately they are considered the best in the Islamic world</strong>. The sunsets here are spectacular, so it's worth timing your visit accordingly.<br></p><h4>See the crossroads of culture in Samarkand</h4><p>Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited <strong><a href="https://www.evaneos.com/uzbekistan/tours-city-breaks/" target="_blank">cities</a> </strong>in central Asia, and an important stopping point along the historic Silk Road between China and Europe. Don't miss Registan Square, packed with <strong>ornate doorways, minarets, and elaborate tiles</strong>. It’s here that the east really did meet the west, and this is evidenced in its architecture.&nbsp;<br></p><h4>Explore the walls of ancient Itchan Kala</h4><p>Itchan Kala is the walled center of Khiva and is home to <strong>a high concentration of historic monuments</strong> and buildings. Climb the watchtower or a minaret and peer through the doors of splendid palaces.<br></p><h4>Escape the cities in the Fergana Valley</h4><p>The Fergana Valley covers a wide area of Uzbekistan and neighbouring countries. It's a place where time seems to have barely passed, as <strong>weavers, potters, and wood carvers still work using traditional methods</strong>. The valley is the center of the Uzbek wine industry, and you can visit a vineyard for a tasting session.<br></p><h4>Stand on the bottom of the Aral Sea</h4><p>Over the last 50 years, the <strong>Aral Sea has shrunk to 10% of its original size</strong>. A sobering aspect of the lack of water is the ship graveyard at Muynak, where visitors can stroll around ships, hundreds of miles from water.<br></p><h3>What’s the weather like in Uzbekistan in summer?</h3><p>Uzbekistan has a continental climate, with <strong>hot summers and cool winters</strong>. Temperatures in the summer can reach as high as over 100°F, although temperatures around the mid 80s are more typical. Be sure to pack plenty of sunscreen and a wide-brimmed sun hat.</p>

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