 Urgench is a crossroads when traveling towards Khiva. Beyond this asset, the city has no particular appeal.

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Assalomu alaykum! Welcome to Uzbekistan, an epicentre for many civilisations, a place steeped in world history and tradition, and home to rare, untainted landscapes. Once a witness to the grandeur and decadence of the Mongol and Persian Empires and a privileged step of the Silk Road, Uzbekistan still has countless treasures from its multicultural past. From the Bukhara Madrasas to the gems of Timurid architecture, we come to the Khanate of Khiva in the heart of the desert, which seems almost timeless . You can feel the weight of history pervading the whole area. The country also offers great excursions, on foot and by camel, and the opportunity to discover wildlife which, despite the drought, remains as varied as it is exotic. During walks in the steppes and mountains, you will have the opportunity to observe gazelles, scorpions, lynx, mountain sheep and even snow leopards in their natural habitats.

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Khiva is a small, fortified town located in the middle of the Uzbek desert. The town is an open-air museum with an enormous number of Islamic religious monuments that are open to visitors.

Khiva

 Bukhara is considered to be the holiest city in Central Asia. It's a key stop on a  trip to Uzbekistan between mosques, madrassas (Islamic schools), and even mausoleums that have been here for thousands of years. 

Bukhara

Tashkent is a nice city to visit - Uzbekistan has some economic development here, far from the traditions of the East and very touristy cities of the West.

Tashkent

While the city of Urgut lacks architectural significance, it does play host to one of the country's most lively and remarkable bazaars.

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A provincial capital, located around 40 kilometers from Samarkand, the country's most widely visited city, Urgut punches above its weight with its incredible bazaar which draws thousands of locals and tourists each day. The prices are particularly low, while the quality of the products is excellent. However, as the bazaar has become an institution, it is sometimes more difficult to get the very best prices on the products that are sold there. Jewelry, and products made with suzani and silk fabrics, are some of the most highly prized items. Even though I was particularly charmed by the special, and extremely lively atmosphere of the market, I must admit that the rest of the city of Urgut left me somewhat cold. Nevertheless, its closeness to Samarkand means that it is an interesting destination for a day trip to <a href="/uzbekistan/">experience the authentic Uzbekistan.</a>

While the city of Urgut lacks architectural significance, it does play host to one of the country's most lively and remarkable bazaars.

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