Welcome back to The Blog, ladies and germs!
This week we are going in deep. We are leaving the sparkling capital city of Tashkent and heading straight to the place I am by and far the most excited for: Samarkand! You may or may not have heard about this place, despite it being a major hub on the Silk Road (thanks failed education system) but I’m sure you have seen it. Samarkand served as a significant trading area back in its prime, linking the Mediterranean and China and today, it boasts some of the most intricate and beautiful Central Asian architecture in the world. According to my research, from Tashkent it’s a cool 2.5hr journey via BULLET TRAIN to Samarkand. This is apparently quite common and accessible for tourists, so I think I’ll be taking this option!
Known for its mosques and mausoleums, that’s exactly where I plan on starting my Samarkand experience. I found this awesome blog that highlights some of the best things to see and do in Samarkand, most of which are looking at all the amazing buildings. If you are skim reading over this blog post right now, at the bare minimum click on the link above to this blog and look at her pictures. No, seriously, go look at how STUNNING this place is. I think I’ll shoot my shot at some Instagram pictures here and impress everyone at home. One place I’m most excited for here is the Registan, the “crown jewel of the city.” This famous square appears to be a one stop shop for a full Uzbek cultural experience with architecture, food, people watching and religious ceremonies. This blog also notes that the Registan is only $4USD entry, which, for such an incredible destination, is a steal. Proof that there are perks to travelling to off-the-beaten-path destinations!
See you next week for more Uzbekistan content!
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