Issue #27 — Where the Road Leads Next

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🌍 A reflection on post-pandemic travel, rediscovery of nature, and a redefined sense of freedom.

Issue 27 of Visit Uzbekistan, our first of 2021, is a guide for travelers navigating the “new normal.” Born from a time of uncertainty, this edition shines with optimism, spotlighting fresh beginnings, outdoor escapes, and the enduring beauty of Uzbekistan.

Inside you’ll find:

  • 🧭 Travelling in Uzbekistan Post-COVID — Your essential Q&A on safety, entry rules, and how to travel smart in 2021 (p.12)

  • 🚪 New Openings — Despite the odds, Uzbekistan welcomed vibrant new cafes, spaces, and hotels in 2020 — and the best is yet to come (p.14)

  • 🌐 Across the Border — Explore Central Asia’s rich cross-border connections — five countries, one shared soul (p.20)

  • 🚆 Afrosiyob Express — Discover Uzbekistan by train with our guide to high-speed travel and scenic railway moments (p.24)

  • 🕊 Taking Flight — Uzbekistan’s top birding destinations: where nature lovers and ornithologists flock (p.28)

  • 👗 Designers to Watch — Ten fashion creatives redefining Uzbek style for the modern world (p.32)

  • 🖼 Art Lover’s Guide — From calligraphy to miniature painting, where to experience Uzbekistan’s most vivid visual arts (p.34)

  • 🌸 Through Four Seasons — What makes each season special in Uzbekistan? A journey of festivals, flavors, and color (p.36)

  • 🕌 Crossroads of Religions — A deep dive into the spiritual and historical fabric of Uzbekistan, where many paths converge (p.40)

  • 📚 10 Reasons to Visit Uzbekistan — A timeless list that just keeps growing (p.43)

  • 🏛 Bukhara Art Tour — Behind the scenes of an immersive cultural journey curated by Visit Uzbekistan (p.44)

  • ❄️ Winter in Khiva — Explore the magic of Khiva’s architecture under a blanket of snow (p.48)

  • 🍲 Gastronomy Trends 2021 — What’s hot on Uzbekistan’s table — from traditional to vegan (p.52)

  • 🌿 The First Vegan Café in Tashkent — Eco Café: a plant-based pioneer in the heart of the capital (p.55)

  • 💎 Autograph Art Gallery — Where contemporary jewellery meets ancient Uzbek craftsmanship (p.56)

This issue is not just a travel magazine — it’s an invitation to embrace change, explore differently, and lead life where you want it to go.

Visit Uzbekistan — the journey continues.

🌍 A reflection on post-pandemic travel, rediscovery of nature, and a redefined sense of freedom.

Issue 27 of Visit Uzbekistan, our first of 2021, is a guide for travelers navigating the “new normal.” Born from a time of uncertainty, this edition shines with optimism, spotlighting fresh beginnings, outdoor escapes, and the enduring beauty of Uzbekistan.

Inside you’ll find:

  • 🧭 Travelling in Uzbekistan Post-COVID — Your essential Q&A on safety, entry rules, and how to travel smart in 2021 (p.12)

  • 🚪 New Openings — Despite the odds, Uzbekistan welcomed vibrant new cafes, spaces, and hotels in 2020 — and the best is yet to come (p.14)

  • 🌐 Across the Border — Explore Central Asia’s rich cross-border connections — five countries, one shared soul (p.20)

  • 🚆 Afrosiyob Express — Discover Uzbekistan by train with our guide to high-speed travel and scenic railway moments (p.24)

  • 🕊 Taking Flight — Uzbekistan’s top birding destinations: where nature lovers and ornithologists flock (p.28)

  • 👗 Designers to Watch — Ten fashion creatives redefining Uzbek style for the modern world (p.32)

  • 🖼 Art Lover’s Guide — From calligraphy to miniature painting, where to experience Uzbekistan’s most vivid visual arts (p.34)

  • 🌸 Through Four Seasons — What makes each season special in Uzbekistan? A journey of festivals, flavors, and color (p.36)

  • 🕌 Crossroads of Religions — A deep dive into the spiritual and historical fabric of Uzbekistan, where many paths converge (p.40)

  • 📚 10 Reasons to Visit Uzbekistan — A timeless list that just keeps growing (p.43)

  • 🏛 Bukhara Art Tour — Behind the scenes of an immersive cultural journey curated by Visit Uzbekistan (p.44)

  • ❄️ Winter in Khiva — Explore the magic of Khiva’s architecture under a blanket of snow (p.48)

  • 🍲 Gastronomy Trends 2021 — What’s hot on Uzbekistan’s table — from traditional to vegan (p.52)

  • 🌿 The First Vegan Café in Tashkent — Eco Café: a plant-based pioneer in the heart of the capital (p.55)

  • 💎 Autograph Art Gallery — Where contemporary jewellery meets ancient Uzbek craftsmanship (p.56)

This issue is not just a travel magazine — it’s an invitation to embrace change, explore differently, and lead life where you want it to go.

Visit Uzbekistan — the journey continues.