Scenic spot introduction:
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia and an important economic and cultural center. It is known as the "Sun City". It is located in eastern Uzbekistan, west of the Chatkar Mountains, in the center of the oasis in the Chirchik Valley, a tributary of the Syr Darya River. It has a long history and was an important center and transportation hub for east-west trade in ancient times.Attractions distribution:
Tashkent is a new European city on the Chirchik Oasis. Viewed from the air, it looks like a garden floating on the green sea, lush and beautiful. Tashkent is divided into a new city and an old city. Most of the monuments such as mosques and mausoleums are concentrated in the old city.Scenic spot features:
sightseeing, cityShopping recommendations:
Bukhara's ancient carpets, various silks, carpets, clothing, musical instruments and other goods.
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Uzbekistan>Tashkent City
How to get there:
Tashkent Airport is located in the city and currently has three flights per week between Tashkent and Beijing; four flights per week between Tashkent and Urumqi.
There is a train from Moscow to Uzbekistan which takes 56 hours.
Tashkent has relatively convenient transportation. There are inner and outer ring roads throughout the city, and there are no traffic jams. Ground transportation includes trams, trolleybuses, buses and taxis. There is also the only subway in Central Asia.
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Scenic area services:
Uzbekistan’s diet is mainly based on pasta, dairy products and beef and mutton. The main national specialty foods include naan, barbecue, hand rice, mutton soup, etc.
Uzbekistan’s fruits are as sweet as glutinous rice, juicy and fleshy, with rich varieties. Apples, pears, and citrus in winter; strawberries, cherries, marlin, mulberries, plums, and apricots in spring; grapes, melons, and cantaloupes in summer; and even more in autumn, it’s dazzling.
