Tourism in uzbekistan

Ethnic Tourism 
Ethnic tourism in Uzbekistan embraces a 
national heritage which has been developing 
for centuries and is still evident in 21st-century 
life. You’ll traverse the country as you interact 
with ordinary people and learn about their 
lifestyle, customs, traditions, folklore, cuisine, 
applied arts and more. What makes ethnic 
tourism in Uzbekistan so unforgettable is that 
locals are naturally hospitable and willing to 
welcome you into their lives and customs. At 
nearly every festival and national celebration, 
you will have the opportunity to taste national 
cuisine, purchase high-quality, handmade 
souvenirs and watch local culture come to life 
as dancers and singers perform colorful shows. Whether you are purchasing products at the 
bazaar, attending renowned festivals such as Boysun Bahori or striking up a conversation with a 
friendly stranger, ethnic tourism is one of the finest ways to experience the country.
Culinary Tourism 
Words can’t do justice to the rich 
simplicity of Uzbekistan’s national dish, 
plov (pilaf), rice and carrots cooked to 
perfection with raisins, chickpeas and 
beef, or to the first juicy bites of shashlik 
(kebab) roasted over smoky coals. And 
it’s not enough
just to try the local foods 
in one city, for each region has its own 
signature dishes. Shivit oshi (noodles 
infused with dill and served with 
vegetables) and tuhum barak (boiled 
square dumplings filled with egg) are 
found only in Khiva, while Bukhara is 
h
ome to a particular type of plov that’s 
cooked in layers, with meat, carrots, 
raisins, and rice all simmered together. 
Make sure to try the bread in 
Samarkand, where large, shiny loaves are sold on the streets, and the norin (finely sliced meat 
and dough, 
freshly chopped in cafés and bazaars) in Tashkent. If you love quality food, don’t 
miss the chance to take a cooking class to learn how to make the most famous dishes for 
yourself.

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