Uzbekistan Travel Guide (Safe Attractions in Consumption Season)

Uzbekistan is a typical Central Asian country. Uzbekistan is located inland, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. In ancient times, it had many contacts, trade and cultural exchanges with the Middle-earth Dynasty. This is a very valuable tourist destination. The following is a detailed tour guide and guide for you.

Uzbekistan visa-free

From June 5438+1 October1day, 2008, Uzbekistan will implement visa-free policy for short-term tourists from China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. China tourists can stay in Uzbekistan for no more than 7 days without a visa.

Uzbekistan time difference

Uzbekistan, which belongs to Central Asia, is close to Xinjiang and 3 hours away from Beijing time.

The climate of Uzbekistan

Eastern regions (Tashkent, Samarkand, etc. ) The climate is humid, and the western regions (Bukhara and Shiva) are close to the desert, and the climate is dry and hot.

What language is spoken in Uzbekistan?

The local languages are mainly Uzbek and Russian.

Uzbekistan currency

The local currency is Somme, which can be converted into US dollars locally. At present, it is not common to use bank cards and credit cards locally, and many places need to pay in cash.

Transportation: There are mainly three operators, Ucell, Beeline and UMS, and there are check-in counters at the airport.

Local transportation: It is recommended to download Yandexian (taxi software similar to Didi, which is very easy to use in Tashkent).

An important tourist city in Uzbekistan.

1 Tashkent (Tashkent)

One of the important commercial hubs on the ancient Silk Road was called "Sun City" because of its abundant sunshine.

Timur Square is the center of Tashkent. In the center of the square stands the statue of Timur the Great, which is the symbol of Tashkent.

Imam Square in harrati is the Islamic religious center in Uzbekistan and the most famous mosque in Maju, harrati.

2. samar Hill

Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, the capital of Samarkand and one of the oldest cities in Central Asia.

The most famous landmark in Samarkand, Reggie Stan Square, is called "the heart of Samarkand". There are three schools of Confucian classics in the square, the oldest of which is UrugbekMedressa, a western school of Confucian classics.

BibiGhanimMosque, the huge blue dome of this mosque is very shocking. There is a local saying that the mosque was built by a concubine in China.

3. Bukhara Bukhara

Bukhara is an example of a medieval city in which most ancient buildings in Central Asia are well preserved, with a history of more than 2,500 years.

The Karon minaret and mosque were the tallest buildings in Central Asia at that time, and they were places where Bukhara had to punch in.

The Amir's Summer Palace in Bukhara is the residence of the last Amir in Bukhara and the only palace preserved to this day in the ruling capital of Bukhara.

4. Shiva Shiva

Wagu, which is famous for its spiny submodules, is an oasis city in Uzbekistan.

In the ancient city of Jonkara, most of the famous ancient buildings in the city have been changed into natural museums with various themes.

If you like Islamic architecture and culture, then Uzbekistan is definitely worth a visit. At present, both Xinjiang and Beijing have direct flights to Uzbekistan.

Samarkand is the heart of Uzbekistan. This ancient city in Central Asia was once the capital of the Timur Empire, connecting the Persian Empire, India and China. Its long and rich cultural relics and historical position can be said to be second to none in Central Asia.

There are many historical sites in Samarkand, but they are mainly distributed in two areas:

1. Reggie Stan Square

2. Sesinda

Restan Square

Leistam Square has three Islamic seminaries, namely Ulugbek, HilldorSher-Dor and TillyaKari. They were built in15th century and17th century respectively, but their styles are very uniform. Colorful mosaics are full of rich Islamic customs.

To the northeast of Reggie Stan Square is the famous Bibiham Mosque. It was built by Shalemuk, one of Timur's wives and a descendant of Genghis Khan. It has a gate about 50 meters high, and its style is extraordinary.

Sesinda

It means "the tomb of the eternal king", where many Muslim prophets are buried. It is also a master of Islamic architecture. Many famous scenic spots are near here. The Ulubeck Observatory, the Museum of Regional Studies and the Tomb of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel are all within walking distance.

Precautions:

1. You need to exchange US dollars at home first, because not every exchange point in Central Asia can exchange RMB.

2. It is not very standard to take a taxi in Uzbekistan. It is recommended to take Yandex before going abroad, which is equivalent to Didi.

3. Take Astana Airlines from Beijing or Urumqi, via Almaty or Astana, you can easily transfer to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and then take a train or plane from Tashkent to Samarkand. Train tickets are tight, so you must go to the train station or the Russian railway website in advance to buy them. The interface of Russian railway website is not very friendly, and the price is much more expensive than the railway station. Most people at the ticket office of the railway station can't speak English, so you should be prepared for hard communication.

What's interesting about Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan is a country with the richest tourism resources in Central Asia. It is not Turkey, but it has the most beautiful mosque in the world.