Uzbekistan’s gems of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva never fail to impress visitors with their fabulous mosques, medressas, and mausoleums. However, beyond the UNESCO-listed Silk Road cities and atmospheric bazaars lies a wealth of authentic, historical, and natural experiences just waiting to be explored. Take a bit of extra time to explore beyond the big sights, and you’ll discover mountain homestays, desert forts, ruined cities, and a deeply hospitable culture hidden in some of the country’s most interesting, and least-visited, corners.
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