{"id":246763,"date":"2024-08-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/?p=246763"},"modified":"2026-05-02T08:23:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T06:23:50","slug":"gora-i-uzbekistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Uzbekistan - 30 sights and experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ta_ads_container\" class=\"takeover-container has-clientside-condition loading run-count-0\" data-ttl=\"86400\"><div class=\"takeover-bar\"><a class=\"blog-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" title=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sweden&#039;s largest travel magazine - \" rel=\"home\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/FREEDOMtravel-resemagasin.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel - Sveriges mesta resemagasin\"><\/a><a class=\"home-link close-takeover\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\">Go to FREEDOMtravel<\/a><\/div><div class=\"takeover-content\"><div class=\"label\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1359879037\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-computer-1920x900px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1024x480.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-768x360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-224x105.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1536x720.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-18x8.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-433x203.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-dator-1920x900px-1200x563.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" width=\"1920\" height=\"900\"   \/><\/a><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\" ) ) {if( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = parseInt( advads.get_cookie( \"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\" ) ) + 1;} else { var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1; }} else {var advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709 = 1;advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709_timeout\", \"true\", 86400 );}advads.set_cookie_sec(\"advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709\", advanced_ads_ad_impressions_317709, 86400 );});<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-skribent-helena-bergstrom\">Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What to see and do in Uzbekistan? This Central Asian country offers a dreamy glimpse of the Silk Road, historical sights, Unesco World Heritage sites, handicrafts, nature, good food and much more. Find all our top tips here.<\/p><div class=\"sharethis-buttons\"><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"twitter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/twitter.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Tweet<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"facebook\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/facebook.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"linkedin\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/linkedin.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"pinterest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/pinterest.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Pin<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"reddit\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/reddit.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><div class=\"st-custom-button\" data-network=\"digg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platform-cdn.sharethis.com\/img\/digg.svg\"><span class=\"label\">Share<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7522cb5d68\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad7522cb5d68\" checked aria-label=\"toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#Att_gora_i_Uzbekistan_%E2%80%93_vara_basta_tips\" >Things to do in Uzbekistan - our top tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#1_Drom_om_Sidenvagen\" >1. Dream of the Silk Road<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#2_Upptack_sagostaden_Samarkand\" >2. Discover the fairytale city of Samarkand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#3_Se_en_ljusshow_i_Registan_i_Samarkand\" >3. See a light show in the Registan in Samarkand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#4_Hang_i_%E2%80%9DEternal_City%E2%80%9D_i_Samarkand\" >4. Hang out in the \"Eternal City\" in Samarkand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#5_Lar_dig_om_krigsherren_Timur_Lenk\" >5. Learn about the warlord Timur Lenk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#6_Fascineras_av_komplexet_Shakh-i-Zinda\" >6. Fascinated by the Shakh-i-Zinda complex<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#7_Se_en_eller_manga_madrassa\" >7. see one (or many) madrassas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#8_Gor_ett_besok_i_en_moske\" >8. Make a visit to a mosque<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#9_Fordjupa_dig_om_astronomen_Ulug_Beg\" >9. Learn more about the astronomer Ulug Beg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#10_Besok_vackra_Buchara\" >10. visit beautiful Bukhara<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#11_Gor_en_utflykt_till_Chiva\" >11. Take a trip to Chiva<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#12_Upplev_en_lokal_marknad\" >12. experience a local market<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#13_Handla_siden\" >13. Shop the site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#14_Shoppa_keramik\" >14. Shopping for ceramics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#15_Fynda_manga_sorters_hantverk\" >15. Find many kinds of crafts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#16_At_nationalratten_plov\" >16. Eat the national dish plov<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#17_Njut_av_uzbekisk_mat\" >17. Enjoy Uzbek food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#18_Prova_uzbekiskt_vin\" >18. Try Uzbek wine<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#19_Ak_en_tur_i_Tasjkents_tunnelbana\" >19. take a ride in the Tashkent metro<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#20_Upplev_storstadslivet_i_Tasjkent\" >20. Experience city life in Tashkent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#21_Ak_med_hoghastighetstaget_Afrosiyob\" >21. Ride the Afrosiyob high-speed train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#22_Vandra_i_bergen_i_Uzbekistan\" >22. Hiking in the mountains of Uzbekistan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#23_Traffa_manniskor_pa_den_uzbekiska_landsbygden\" >23. Meet people in the Uzbek countryside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#24_Ak_pa_skidsemester\" >24. Go on a skiing holiday<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#25_Bo_en_natt_i_en_jurta\" >25. Stay a night in a yurt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#26_Gor_en_tur_till_den_uttorkade_Aralsjon\" >26. Take a trip to the dried-up Aral Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#27_Upptack_dans_och_musik\" >27. Discover dance and music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#28_Delta_i_en_festival\" >28. participate in a festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#29_Se_nagot_av_Uzbekistans_Unesco_varldsarv\" >29. See one of Uzbekistan's Unesco World Heritage Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#30_Utforska_nagot_av_grannlanderna\" >30. Explore one of the neighbouring countries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#Vara_basta_tips_till_Uzbekistan\" >Our best tips for Uzbekistan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#Fler_guider_i_samma_serie\" >More guides in the same series<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#Att_se_och_gora_i_Uzbekistan_%E2%80%93_bra_att_veta\" >Things to see and do in Uzbekistan \u2013 good to know<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/#Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\" >Subscribe to our newsletter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-att-gora-i-uzbekistan-vara-basta-tips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Att_gora_i_Uzbekistan_%E2%80%93_vara_basta_tips\"><\/span>Things to do in Uzbekistan - our top tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have visited Uzbekistan twice, having had the country on our bucket list for decades. On the first trip we visited Samarkand, and on the second trip we toured Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now we feel it's time to share our tips - on what to see and do in Uzbekistan. This is a country for those who enjoy culture, history, architecture, crafts, food and exotic and adventurous experiences, in a safe and beautiful environment.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-765583679\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88752\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-1961664627 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2311318103\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-top-banner-588x158px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-toppbanner-588x158px.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3631182863\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ullbadden.se\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ullbadden_588x158_feb_2026-1-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider1961664627 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-1961664627\" );$freedslider1961664627.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider1961664627.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider1961664627.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider1961664627.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider1961664627.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4041.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Uzbekistan, during our last trip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Drom_om_Sidenvagen\"><\/span>1. Dream of the Silk Road<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Middle Ages, the Silk Road was a network of trade routes, from China, through Central Asia and on to Europe. Camel caravans transported silk and other exotic products, such as gold, spices and carpets, all along the route. The Silk Road passed through the trading cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Chiva, and the story still has a special and almost magical flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Sidenv\u00e4gen\" class=\"wp-image-217646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6854.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-upptack-sagostaden-samarkand\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Upptack_sagostaden_Samarkand\"><\/span>2. Discover the fairytale city of Samarkand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Samarkand is a legendary city mentioned in the introduction to the collection of fairy tales.&nbsp;<em>One thousand and one nights<\/em>, is sung about in various songs as the place of dreams and which once constituted a stop along the famous Silk Road. <\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3626847775\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-slider-88753\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-3519427983 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2905472190\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.elmia.se\/husvagn\/for-besokare\/biljetter\/?utm_source=freedomtravel&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=elmiahusvagn_kop_biljett_mars-sep\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/ElmiaHusvagnHusbil_2026_FREEDOMtravel_vi_ses_2027_588x158-433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-4070000005\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale (588 x 158 px)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px-.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--300x81.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--224x60.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--18x5.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Demoutforsaljning-588-x-158-px--433x116.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"158\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider3519427983 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-3519427983\" );$freedslider3519427983.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider3519427983.unslider({ delay:4000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider3519427983.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider3519427983.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider3519427983.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the city is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as \u201cSamarkand \u2013 Crossroads of Cultures.\u201d Here you can see many historical sights such as the Registan, the Mausoleum of Timur Lenk, and the Shakh-i-Zinda complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/11\/gora-i-samarkand\/\">Things to do in Samarkand, Uzbekistan - 18 tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banner freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1041787625\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-2228230264\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/firstcamp.se\/bra-att-veta\/incheckning-efter-stangning?utm_source=display&#038;utm_medium=Freedom-Travel&#038;utm_campaign=Freedom-Travel-sommar-2026\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-224x107.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Dropin_freedom_travel_588x280_SE_final-433x206.jpg 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"280\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-246846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3533.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Se_en_ljusshow_i_Registan_i_Samarkand\"><\/span>3. See a light show in the Registan in Samarkand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/10\/registan-i-samarkand\/\">Registan<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>is a square<\/a> in Samarkand is surrounded by three madrassas, that is, historical former schools for higher Islamic education. The square has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001, along with several other buildings in Samarkand, and is perhaps the city&#039;s most important attraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the day you can stroll around the grounds and courtyards. In the evenings, during high season, you can experience a magical light show that plays over the buildings.<\/p><div class=\"freed-grupp-stora-banners-i-blogginlagg-2 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-3678330289\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><div id=\"freed-1511095946\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/wifi.se\/produkt\/hybrid-traveller-portabel-5g-router-med-backup-batteri-i-over-6-timmar-usb\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"freedom\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/freedom.gif\" alt=\"\"  width=\"588\" height=\"288\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - ljusshow i Registan\" class=\"wp-image-216546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6288.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Hang_i_%E2%80%9DEternal_City%E2%80%9D_i_Samarkand\"><\/span>4. Hang out in the \"Eternal City\" in Samarkand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One part of Samarkand that is completely modern, but inspired by history, is the 'Eternal City'. This is a newly built place, within the tourist area <em>Silk Road Touristic Centre<\/em>, built in traditional style. Here you can eat, shop for crafts or just enjoy the beautiful surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - Eternal City i Samarkand\" class=\"wp-image-246874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3584-1.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Lar_dig_om_krigsherren_Timur_Lenk\"><\/span>5. Learn about the warlord Timur Lenk<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Turko-Mongol warlord Timur Lenk is very well known in Uzbekistan. Timur Lenk was born in 1336 in Kesh in present-day Uzbekistan and died in 1405 in Otrar in present-day Kazakhstan. 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You can visit his mausoleum in Samarkand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Timur Lenk\" class=\"wp-image-217644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/batch_IMG_E6874.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Fascineras_av_komplexet_Shakh-i-Zinda\"><\/span>6. Fascinated by the Shakh-i-Zinda complex<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/10\/shakh-i-zinda-i-samarkand\/\">Shakh-i-Zinda<\/a> is a fascinating burial site, and today a major tourist attraction, that you will find in Samarkand. Here you will find magnificent and beautiful mausoleums from the 11th century, the 16th century and the 19th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The place is also known for the legend of <em>The living king<\/em>. Kusam ibn Abbas, who was a cousin of the Prophet Mohammed, came to Samarkand with the Arab invasion in the 7th century, to preach Islam. He was attacked by 'infidels' while praying, but managed to escape into a well, where legend has it he still lives today. <\/p><div class=\"freed-stor-banner-plats-14 freed-entity-placement\" id=\"freed-1513689477\"><div id=\"freed-slider-88782\" class=\"custom-slider freed-slider-816703045 freed-slider\"><ul><li><div id=\"freed-2358602967\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/husbilslandet.com\/i-lager?amount=-1&#038;vehicle_type=camper&#038;price=219000%2C8874149&#038;y=2005%2C2027&#038;weight=1000%2C18000&#038;rea=true\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Demo sale 588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Demoutforsaljning-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div id=\"freed-3051701856\" class=\"method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/se.adria-mobil.com\/husvagnar\/alpina\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"adria-freedom-XL-588x588px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px.jpg 588w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-224x224.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-325x325.jpg 325w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-520x520.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/adria-freedom-XL-588x588px-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 588px) 100vw, 588px\" width=\"588\" height=\"588\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><script>( window.advanced_ads_ready || jQuery( document ).ready ).call( null, function() {var $freedslider816703045 = jQuery( \".freed-slider-816703045\" );$freedslider816703045.on( \"unslider.ready\", function() { jQuery( \"div.custom-slider ul li\" ).css( \"display\", \"block\" ); });$freedslider816703045.unslider({ delay:5000, autoplay:true, nav:false, arrows:false, infinite:true });$freedslider816703045.on(\"mouseover\", function() {$freedslider816703045.unslider(\"stop\");}).on(\"mouseout\", function() {$freedslider816703045.unslider(\"start\");});});<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - Shakh-i-Zinda\" class=\"wp-image-246814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3658.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Se_en_eller_manga_madrassa\"><\/span>7. see one (or many) madrassas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In <em>madrassa<\/em> is a historic centre for Islamic studies, both Qur'anic and other subjects, such as law and literature. These historic buildings are often both grand and beautiful, and today are often important landmarks. Here are examples of some that are well worth visiting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Abdulaziz Khan Madrassa in Bukhara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kulkedash Madrassa in Tashkent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mir-i-Arab Madrassa in Bukhara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nadir Devanbegi Madrassa in Bukhara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ulugbek Madrassa in Bukhara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ulughbek, Sher Dor and Tilla-Kari Madrassa in Samarkand<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-233235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4011.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mir-i-Arab Madrassa in Bukhara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Gor_ett_besok_i_en_moske\"><\/span>8. Make a visit to a mosque<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uzbekistan is a Muslim country and there are plenty of mosques. Visiting a mosque in the country will give you some insight into the culture, while some mosques are historically interesting and beautiful buildings. Keep in mind that a mosque is a religious place and that respectful dress is required, and that women must cover their hair. Here are some mosques that are interesting to visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bibi-Khanum in Samarkand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bolo Hauz in Bukhara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazrat Khizr in Samarkand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hazrati Imam Mosque in Tashkent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-236067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4293.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hazrat Imam Mosque in Tashkent<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Fordjupa_dig_om_astronomen_Ulug_Beg\"><\/span>9. Learn more about the astronomer Ulug Beg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ulug Beg was born in 1394 in Persia (modern-day Iran), the grandson of Timur Lenk, and died in Samarkand in 1449. He was known as the greatest astronomer of his time and compiled a catalogue of no less than 1018 stars. In Samarkand you can visit Ulug Beg's observatory, which was the largest of its time, and where you can also find a museum about the astronomer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Ulug Beg\" class=\"wp-image-246812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3620.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Besok_vackra_Buchara\"><\/span>10. visit beautiful Bukhara<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing you won't want to miss doing in Uzbekistan is visiting beautiful Bukhara. Once an important trading centre along the Silk Road, today the city has a stunning city centre, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here you can experience the old town, admire the Po-i-Kalan complex, see the Ulugbek Madrasah and discover the Ark of Bukhara fortress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/06\/gora-i-buchara-i-uzbekistan\/\">Things to do in Bukhara - 17 tips for the Silk Road city<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4212.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Gor_en_utflykt_till_Chiva\"><\/span>11. Take a trip to Chiva<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the places we have not visited, but would like to, is the city of Chiva (Khiva). It is full of historical sites such as the well-known and often depicted minaret Kalta Minor as well as the Khodja Madrassa, the citadel Kuhna Ark and the mosque Juma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/uzbekistan-4579369_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Upplev_en_lokal_marknad\"><\/span>12. experience a local market<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another thing you don't want to miss out on doing in Uzbekistan is visiting a market. At markets you can check out local food and shop for everything from nuts to clothing. Here are some markets we can recommend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Siab Bazaar in Samarkand<\/strong> - Large market with everything from food and spices to clothes, crafts and bicycles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Farmers Market in Bukhara<\/strong> - Exciting food market filled with meat, vegetables, fruit, spices, pastries, nuts and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent<\/strong> - Huge market with meat, vegetables, clothes, shoes, jewellery and everything else.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - marknader\" class=\"wp-image-246813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3771.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Handla_siden\"><\/span>13. Shop the site <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silk is not only a thing of the past in the form of the historic Silk Road. Even today, silk products are very popular in Uzbekistan. You'll find silk scarves in particular, but also interior design products, jackets and a garment very popular with women in Uzbekistan - a long, thin, unbuttoned 'coat' to wear over a dress or trousers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find silk scarves and garments at every market and in many shops. If you want to be sure to get extra nice and high quality products, you can go to <em>Samarkand Bukhara Silk Carpets<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - shopping\" class=\"wp-image-246879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4175.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Shoppa_keramik\"><\/span>14. Shopping for ceramics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most popular things to shop for in Uzbekistan is ceramics. Plates, bowls, cups, teapots and other ceramic products are sold everywhere. The colours and patterns are incredible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - keramik\" class=\"wp-image-246880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3957.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Fynda_manga_sorters_hantverk\"><\/span>15. Find many kinds of crafts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silk and ceramics are some of the most popular craft products to buy, but there is much more to discover. Hand-woven rugs, that is, real rugs, are a big thing and come in very good quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like clothes, you can find embroidered jackets and shawls, decorative headdresses and fluffy fur hats. There are also a lot of crafts made of wood or metal, such as chess sets, boxes, knives and bread stamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/05\/shopping-i-uzbekistan\/\">Shopping in Uzbekistan - markets, crafts and tips<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - hantverk\" class=\"wp-image-246883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4193.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_At_nationalratten_plov\"><\/span>16. Eat the national dish plov<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plov is the Uzbek version of pilaf, and can be considered the country's national dish. The dish, which is incredibly popular among Uzbeks themselves, consists of oily rice, meat, spices and vegetables such as carrots and onions. You can eat this dish at many different restaurants, and if you want a slightly more special experience, you can visit <em>Central Asian Plov Centre<\/em> in the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - nationalr\u00e4tten plov\" class=\"wp-image-246885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3741.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plov at Uzum restaurant in Samarkand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Njut_av_uzbekisk_mat\"><\/span>17. Enjoy Uzbek food<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There's a lot of good Uzbek food to enjoy, in addition to the national dish plov. You'll definitely want to try the delicious bread. There are also delicious soups, tasty dumplings, tasty salads, yummy meat dishes and plenty of fruit and nuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/11\/vad-ater-man-i-uzbekistan\/\">What to eat in Uzbekistan - 12 Uzbek delicacies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - uzbekisk mat\" class=\"wp-image-246859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3560.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Prova_uzbekiskt_vin\"><\/span>18. Try Uzbek wine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As most Uzbeks are Muslim, it is relatively common not to drink alcohol, and thus soft drinks, juices and tea are widely served, as well as the yoghurt drink ayran. However, beer and wine are also drunk, and there are several Uzbek wineries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/06\/vin-och-olkultur-i-uzbekistan\/\">Wine and beer culture in Uzbekistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - uzbekiskt vin\" class=\"wp-image-246864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4526.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Ak_en_tur_i_Tasjkents_tunnelbana\"><\/span>19. take a ride in the Tashkent metro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/05\/tunnelbanan-i-tasjkent-i-uzbekistan\/\">Tashkent metro<\/a> Built during the Soviet era and richly decorated with mosaics, murals and chandeliers, this is simply one of the biggest attractions in the capital. A visit here is a must-do in Uzbekistan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - tunnelbanan i Tasjkent\" class=\"wp-image-233733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_E4484.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Upplev_storstadslivet_i_Tasjkent\"><\/span>20. Experience city life in Tashkent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and was the capital of the Uzbek Soviet Republic before independence. Here you can experience the market, among other things&nbsp;<em>Chorsu Bazaar<\/em>, eat at&nbsp;<em>Central Asian Plov Centre<\/em> and, of course, admire the city's beautiful metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/06\/gora-i-tasjkent\/\">What to do in Tashkent - 15 tips for the capital of Uzbekistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan - Tasjkent\" class=\"wp-image-236061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-224x126.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-18x10.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-433x244.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/batch_IMG_E4312.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Ak_med_hoghastighetstaget_Afrosiyob\"><\/span>21. Ride the Afrosiyob high-speed train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Uzbekistan there is a modern high-speed train, named&nbsp;<em>Afrosiyob<\/em>. This train allows you to travel quickly and easily between different cities in the country. The train is comfortable, and various snacks and light meals are sold on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"H\u00f6ghastighetst\u00e5get Afrosiyab\" class=\"wp-image-246820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E4035.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Vandra_i_bergen_i_Uzbekistan\"><\/span>22. Hiking in the mountains of Uzbekistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uzbekistan offers many opportunities to experience nature in the mountains. We've only seen a small part - we've done a hike in Ugum-Chatkal National Park and an excursion to the Urgut region. There is much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/05\/naturupplevelse-i-uzbekistan\/\">Nature experience in Uzbekistan - hiking in the mountains<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/10\/urgut-i-uzbekistan\/\">Urgut in Uzbekistan - an excursion from Samarkand<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-232770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-224x149.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-433x289.png 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/batch_IMG_2019.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Traffa_manniskor_pa_den_uzbekiska_landsbygden\"><\/span>23. Meet people in the Uzbek countryside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting out into the countryside in Uzbekistan is a special experience. The pace is slower and the hospitality is palpable. Don't expect people in the countryside to speak English, especially the older generation, but smiles and gestures work regardless of language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-216663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6605.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Ak_pa_skidsemester\"><\/span>24. Go on a skiing holiday<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing you can do in Uzbekistan, as there are high mountains, is skiing. There are several different ski destinations, such as Amirsoy Mountain Resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ski-2098123_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Bo_en_natt_i_en_jurta\"><\/span>25. Stay a night in a yurt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a tourist in Uzbekistan, it is most common to stay in a hotel, but there are also opportunities for different accommodation experiences. For example, in some parts of the country it is possible to spend a night in a yurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-224x168.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-433x325.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/yurt-198584_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Gor_en_tur_till_den_uttorkade_Aralsjon\"><\/span>26. Take a trip to the dried-up Aral Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a large lake between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan with a rich fishery, the Aral Sea is now parched and deserted, with rusting boat hulls lying dried up. Here you can visit the former fishing town of Muynak - a different thing to do in Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-246926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-224x149.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-433x289.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/muynak-7619354_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Upptack_dans_och_musik\"><\/span>27. Discover dance and music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dance and music are big in Uzbekistan, and there are many opportunities to experience traditional dances from the different regions. A great atmosphere is promised!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-216378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6553.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Delta_i_en_festival\"><\/span>28. participate in a festival <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uzbekistan organises a wide range of events and festivals, including singing, dancing, performances, light shows and fireworks. For example, events are organised in <em>Eternal City<\/em> in Samarkand, where there is a large revolving stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"fyrverkerier\" class=\"wp-image-216375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_E6521.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Se_nagot_av_Uzbekistans_Unesco_varldsarv\"><\/span>29. See one of Uzbekistan's Unesco World Heritage Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uzbekistan has a total of seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, five cultural and two natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Cultural Heritage sites in Uzbekistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The historic centre of Bukhara (1993)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Historic Centre of Shakhrisabz (2000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itchan Kala - the historic centre of Chiva (1990)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Samarkand - Crossroad of Cultures (2001)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor (2023)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Natural World Heritage sites in Uzbekistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Cold Desert Turan (2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Western Tien Shan (2016)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Att g\u00f6ra i Uzbekistan\" class=\"wp-image-246933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-433x243.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/batch_IMG_E3873.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Historical parts of the city of Bukhara<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Utforska_nagot_av_grannlanderna\"><\/span>30. Explore one of the neighbouring countries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you're in Uzbekistan, you might want to take the opportunity to visit one of the neighbouring countries as well. We haven't visited any of them, but the first time we were in Uzbekistan we visited a tourism fair where Turkmenistan and Tajikistan, among others, showed what they have to offer tourists. Clearly, there is more to see and experience in Central Asia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"M\u00e4ssa i Samarkand\" class=\"wp-image-216382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-224x126.jpg 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-433x244.jpg 433w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/batch_IMG_9292.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-2d01e071 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vara_basta_tips_till_Uzbekistan\"><\/span>Our best tips for Uzbekistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Get in touch with the locals<\/strong> \u2013 most people are very hospitable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn to younger people to speak English<\/strong> \u2013 the younger generation knows more English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Book the high-speed train well in advance<\/strong> \u2013 especially if you plan to travel during peak season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Respectful attire is recommended. <\/strong>\u2013 extra careful in religious places, as women also need to cover their hair with a shawl.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fler_guider_i_samma_serie\"><\/span>More guides in the same series<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here you will find more guides with tips on what you can see and do in different countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2026\/05\/gora-i-georgien\/\">Things to do in Georgia \u2013 25 attractions and experiences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2023\/12\/gora-i-tunisien\/\">What to do in Tunisia - 25 sights and experiences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/gora-pa-malta\/\">Things to do in Malta \u2013 25 attractions and experiences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/09\/gora-i-sydafrika\/\">Things to do in South Africa - 30 sights and experiences<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/01\/gora-i-filippinerna\/\">Things to do in the Philippines - 30 sights and experiences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container faktaruta uagb-block-8c1a7695 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Att_se_och_gora_i_Uzbekistan_%E2%80%93_bra_att_veta\"><\/span>Things to see and do in Uzbekistan \u2013 good to know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capital city<\/strong>: Tashkent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residents:<\/strong>&nbsp;Just over 35 million (2022)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language:&nbsp;<\/strong>Uzbek is the official language. Other languages spoken include Tajik and Russian.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Religion:<\/strong> Islam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Currency:<\/strong>&nbsp;Uzbek as (USZ)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>National Day:<\/strong>&nbsp;1 September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Independence: <\/strong>The country was declared independent, from the Soviet Union, in 1991. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price mode:&nbsp;<\/strong>Prices are generally low compared to Sweden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time difference:<\/strong>&nbsp;Uzbekistan is 4 hours ahead of Sweden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Travelling here<\/strong>: For example, you can fly with Turkish Airlines, via Istanbul. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accommodation: <\/strong>There are plenty of hotels in various price ranges. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2025\/11\/hotell-i-uzbekistan\/\">Read about 9 hotels in Uzbekistan<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"freed-1007429996\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_2 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><form method=\"post\" id=\"ft_newsletter_subscribe\" action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/\" class=\"ft-newsletter\" data-ajax-url=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/2024\/08\/gora-i-uzbekistan\/\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"stage\" value=\"subscribe\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prenumerera_pa_vart_nyhetsbrev\"><\/span>Subscribe to our newsletter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"form-field\" data-missing=\"This field is required.\" data-invalid=\"Please enter a valid email address.\">\n<label for=\"ft_newsletter_email\">Email address<\/label>\n<input id=\"ft_newsletter_email\" name=\"ft_newsletter_email\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" placeholder=\"Enter your email address\" aria-required=\"true\" \/>\n<\/p>\n<input class=\"signup button newsletter-meta-button\" type=\"submit\"  name=\"subscribe\" value=\"Subscribe\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; left: -4200px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ft-newsletter-protect\"><input type=\"text\" name=\"98d0b92c63fae1c39c28d2024aa82be8e0ab74fe\" tabindex=\"-1\" value=\"\"><\/div>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form><\/div><div id=\"freed-226154205\" class=\"hide-label freed-after-content_3 freed-entity-placement method-missing not-front type-post not-theme-page\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 35px;\"><div class=\"freed-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/en\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"FREEDOMtravel Exit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png\" alt=\"FREEDOMtravel Avslut\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-224x75.png 224w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-18x6.png 18w, https:\/\/www.freedomtravel.se\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/FREEDOMtravel-433x144.png 433w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go to FREEDOMtravel Advertisement Advertisement Writer: Helena Bergstr\u00f6m What can you see and do in Uzbekistan? 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