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Slow-Tourism: why should you enjoy a slow trip at least once in your life?

Have you noticed that the period of stay while traveling in one place or another has considerably decreased? Everyone tries to visit as many places as possible to publish bright pictures in social networks. In addition, the pace of life has changed, now you need to have time to visit everywhere and everywhere. Unfortunately, such a trip flies very fast, and did not allow enjoying the trip to the full…

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Tourism contributes to poverty reduction: women’s employment and gender equality in Uzbekistan

The Institute for Tourism Development under the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development is starting an intergovernmental research project in the field of tourism: “Tourism contributes to poverty reduction; employment and development of women in Uzbekistan” with Chinese partners. The project is funded by a grant from Chinese partners with the support of the Chongqing Training Center for International Cooperation (CTCIC) in cooperation with the Committee…

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Business circles of Singapore are ready to expand cooperation with Uzbekistan in the field of tourism

In Singapore, with the participation of Singaporean business circles, a presentation of the tourism potential of Uzbekistan was held in the format of videoconference. Deputy Chairman of the State Committee for Tourism Ulugbek Azamov spoke at the meeting. He spoke in detail about the tourism potential of our country, as well as new investment opportunities for the Singaporean business community with the presentation of specific projects for the construction and…

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Uzbekistan opens up

Uzbekistan opens up for international tourism with certain conditions By the decision of the Republican Special Commission from October 1, all restrictions for international tourism are canceled. Travel agencies inviting tourist groups (no less than 5 people and no more than 15 people with full insurance against coronavirus) to Uzbekistan must arrange for tourists to undergo tests for COVID-19. If the result is negative, tourists will not be quarantined for…

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Great History

One of the features of Uzbekistan is its great history. It is incredibly interesting and exciting. This is evidenced by many cities, such as Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, which left a bright and indelible mark on the development of civilization and the culture of the East. They have been ravaged and destroyed more than once, but they were again erected and delighted with their unsurpassed beauty. The history of Uzbekistan is…

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Hospitality

Hospitality is the inherent quality of the Uzbek people. A good guest reception with Uzbeks is more valuable than any wealth. Hosts meet the guests at the gate of the house and greet them. Men are greeted by shaking the hands and women are greeted by putting a hand to one’s heart. People enquire about health and state of affairs during the hands shaking. Then guests are invited to the…

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National Cuisine

Uzbek cuisine shares the culinary traditions of Turkic peoples across Central Asia. There is a great deal of grain farming in Uzbekistan so breads and noodles are of importance and Uzbek cuisine has been characterized as “noodle-rich” one. Mutton is a popular variety of meat due to the abundance of sheep in the country and it is a part of various Uzbek dishes. Uzbekistan’s signature dish is palov (plov or osh or…

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Communication in Uzbekistan

Although the Uzbek Internet and cellular communication are different from foreign ones both in speed and quality. Every tourist should know how to ensure communication and the Internet in the country. Most hotels provide internet via Wi-Fi. But if there is no such service in your hotel so you can buy a SIM card in any cellular shop nearby. There are four mobile operators in Uzbekistan: Beeline, UMS, Ucell, Uzmobile…

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Independence Square in Tashkent

Independence Square or “Mustakillik Maydoni” is not just a square it is a place where all the people gather during holidays, where it is always pleasant to walk along the green alleys surrounded by the sound of fountains. Just approaching the square and stepping on granite steps with the beautiful fountains we can see the majestic structure of 16 marble columns with the storks flying on the top that are…

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Tashkent TV Tower

Tashkent TV tower 375 metres high is the highest structure in Central Asia. It is rather earthquake-resistant and can withstand earthquake with magnitude of 9 points on the Richter scale. TV power was built in 1981. Its main function was television and radio broadcasting. Broadcasting centre is the largest in Central Asia. Moreover the TV tower is equipped with a special observation platform where the city is spread along the…

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