Tashkent – A Central Asian Tourist Hub
- subermytrip
- Nov 20, 2019
- 3 min read
Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country that has been promoting its tourism industry over the last few decades and Tashkent which is the capital city of the country is its main draw. Tashkent has an ancient history and the city has been influenced by the many rulers and cultures that have been part of its past. Today Tashkent is a modern city with a cosmopolitan population of over 2 million people. Tourists can really get a sense of the central Asian culture by visiting Tashkent and there is plenty to see and do in the modern city with a great cultural heritage. The following are some of the top places to visit and things to do while visiting Tashkent:
Main Tourist Attractions of Tashkent
Chorsu Bazaar is a top tourist destination in the area in the Old Town area of Tashkent and is known for its spices, fresh bread, fruits, vegetables and even a great place to find souvenirs. There are many museums in Tashkent worth visiting including Amir Timur Museum, Museum of Applied Arts, History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan, State Museum of History of Uzbekistan and Moyie Mubarek Library Museum to name a few. The Kukeldash Madrasah is a 16th-century madrassa, the famous Navoi theatre, and Tashkent TV Tower are some of the best tourist attractions in the city.
Other Major Places to Visit in Tashkent
There are plenty of places to visit in Tashkent. The Earthquake Memorial is worth a visit and the Mustaqillik Maydoni in the central square is popular with the tourists and the Tashkent Zoo is an ideal tourist attraction especially for families visiting Tashkent. Marble Minor Mosque, Assumption Cathedral, the Art Gallery of Uzbekistan, the Railway Museum, and the beautiful Romanov Palace are part of various Tashkent tour packages. The Jama Mosque, the Istiklol Palace, and the Botanical Gardens and parks make this place definitely worth a visit.
Tourist Activities in Tashkent
Besides visiting a tourist attraction, tourists visiting Tashkent can participate in many fun activities in the city. Aqua Park is a great water park for families to enjoy especially in the summer. Tashkent is a hub in central Asia and nothing represents more than the culture of this region than Uzbek cuisine. Dishes like palov which is pilaf, Uzbek kebobs, Manti which is a type of dumpling, and different types of bread are all great dishes to try at different restaurants and cafes in Tashkent. There are great theatres, stadiums with soccer matches, cafes, tapas bars, Irish pubs, and coffee places to simply have a great time while visiting Tashkent. Tashkent tour packages are popular with international tourists as it also includes trips to local markets. Popular markets besides Chorsu Bazaar include Tezykovka Bazaar and Olay Bazaar to name a few.
Climate and Best Time to Visit
Tashkent was an important stop on the Silk Road which was an ancient trade route and lies between Shymkent and Samarkand. Tashkent has the Mediterranean and continental climate with very hot and dry summers and wet and cold winters. The average high temperature in the winter can be around 35 degrees Celsius and in the winters, below freezing temperatures are quite common. There are generally two peak seasons for tourists to visit this region, especially the city of Tashkent. April and May or September to November are two periods when the weather is mild which makes it ideal for tourists to visit during this time.
Tashkent is one of the most important cities in Central Asia and all the modern development in this region happens first in cities like Tashkent. Tashkent government has developed a tourist infrastructure to welcome tourists from all over the world especially from neighboring countries in Asia.
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