Discovering Uzbekistan

A book to discover the soul of Uzbekistan

"When I first came to Uzbekistan, I was struck by the authenticity and genuineness of the life that flows in the country. How different Uzbekistan is from everything I am used to, and how simultaneously - and suddenly! - it is close to me. And how much all those I met love Uzbekistan. And this love was very quickly transferred to me," writes Dariya in her travel blog.

Discovering Uzbekistan is a beautifully illustrated guidebook, a fascinating story about history and modernity, monuments that have become the heritage of world culture, nature and amazing people, and the unique multicoloured nature of Uzbekistan.

The book consists of six chapters dedicated to ancient cities and regions of Uzbekistan and their surroundings: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khorezm, Karakalpakstan and Fergana Valley. Each chapter opens with an essay where the author introduces the reader to the fascinating history of the region and its peculiarities. Each chapter tells several stories of the region's best artisans, chefs, restaurant owners, and artists.

The book also provides the most up-to-date information about museums and craft workshops, designer stores and markets, as well as hotels to stay in, restaurants and teahouses to visit, food and wine to try.