Uzbekistan

by Lovell-Hoare, Max; Lovell-Hoare, Sophie

• ISBN13: 9781841624617
• ISBN10: 1841624616
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2013-09-17
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

This is the most detailed guide to Central Asia's most populous country and the heart of the historic Silk Road. Strikingly beautiful yet little understood, Uzbekistan finally has a guide to inspire independent traveling, with all the in-depth practical information required, highlighting epic landscapes through to awe-inspiring architecture. Practical details are entwined with cultural, literary, social, religious and historical curiosities to make an entertaining companion and guide. It includes up-to-date and personal reviews of accommodation, restaurants and entertainment venues across all budgets.

Author Biography

Sophie Ibbotson and Max Lovell-Hoare have lived and worked in Central Asia since 2008. During this period they have become deeply involved in the region’s tourism industry, devising national tourism strategies, advising USAid and OSCE on tourism development, promoting the destination through the BBC and print media and working with local companies to improve their offerings to tourists.

Table of Contents

Part One: General Information Chapter 1: Background information Chapter 2: Practical information Part Two: The Guide Chapter 3: Tashkent and environs Chapter 4: Fergana Valley and the East Chapter 5: Samarkand and Dzhizak Provinces Chapter 6: Qasha Darya and Surkhan Darya Provinces Chapter 7: Navoi Province Chapter 8: Bukhara Province Chapter 9: Khorezm Province Chapter 10: Republic of Karakalpakstan Appendices and Index.