chapter — · Countries
An atlas of destinations
Countries where we send travellers from Tashkent. Under each one are its cities and resorts, with notes on when to go, where to stay and what to see.
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is close and easy to understand: Baku with its old town and modern towers, the Caucasus mountains, carpets, tea and a cuisine that feels both familiar and new.
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China
In China you can see the Great Wall, futuristic Shanghai and the tropical sea of Hainan in one trip. A destination for sightseeing, shopping and business travel.
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Cyprus
Cyprus is a Mediterranean island with a long swimming season, the sandy beaches of Ayia Napa, ancient Paphos and villages in the Troodos mountains.
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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a compact country for your first trip to Europe: medieval Prague, the spa town of Karlovy Vary and fairy-tale towns within a couple of hours' drive.
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Egypt
Egypt means a warm Red Sea almost all year round, coral reefs right off the shore and the pyramids you want to see at least once in your life.
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France
France means Paris with its museums and boulevards, the French Riviera, the Loire châteaux and the lavender fields of Provence. It is a country you can't see in a single trip.
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Georgia
Georgia is close to home, with mountains, the sea, wine and food that keeps people coming back. It works for a long weekend and for a packed week alike.
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Greece
Greece brings together the sea, the islands and the ancient world in one trip. Crete for a family holiday, Santorini for couples, Athens for anyone who wants to see the Acropolis.
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India
India is the beaches of Goa, the Taj Mahal, the palaces of Rajasthan and laid-back Kerala with its ayurveda. Every region feels like a separate journey.
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Indonesia
Indonesia has thousands of islands, but for most travellers it means Bali first of all: rice terraces, temples, the ocean and retreats. Gili, Java and Komodo are right next door.
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Italy
Italy is a country where history, food and scenery are equally good. Rome, Florence and Venice for your first trip, the Amalfi Coast and the lakes for your second and third.
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Japan
Japan is a dream trip for many: the ancient temples of Kyoto and neon Tokyo, Mount Fuji, onsen hot springs and food worth flying halfway around the world for.
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Malaysia
Malaysia is a Muslim country with halal food, a modern capital, islands and jungle. An easy destination for families and first-time visitors to Southeast Asia.
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Maldives
In the Maldives the whole world shrinks to one island: white sand, a lagoon, a reef and a villa by the water. The key is choosing the right hotel.
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Montenegro
Montenegro is a small country on the Adriatic where the mountains run straight down to the sea. The old towns of Kotor and Budva, beaches, lakes and canyons are all within a couple of hours of each other.
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Qatar
Qatar is a compact country built around one city: Doha, with world-class museums, an old market and the Corniche, and beyond the city, dunes and a sea in the middle of the desert.
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Saudi Arabia
For most people in Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia means Umrah to Mecca and Medina first of all. But the country is also open to regular tourism: AlUla, Jeddah and the Red Sea.
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Singapore
Singapore is a city-state where in a few days you can see futuristic architecture, tropical gardens, ethnic quarters and some of the best street food in Asia.
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South Korea
South Korea means Seoul with its palaces and neon districts, cosmetics, Korean food, cherry blossoms in spring and red maples in autumn. Many people know it from TV dramas and want to see it in person.
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Spain
Spain gives you the sea and great cities in one trip: Barcelona with Gaudí, Madrid with its museums, Andalusia with its palaces, the islands and a long warm season.
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island where in two weeks you can see the ocean, ancient cities, mountains with tea plantations and an elephant safari. A holiday for those who like to keep moving.
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Thailand
Thailand is the top winter beach destination for people from Uzbekistan: warm water, islands, Thai food and massage, plus bustling Bangkok if you want it.
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Turkey
Turkey is the easiest holiday choice from Uzbekistan: the sea, hotels with meals included for every budget, big cities and mountains, all in one country.
Antalya · Alanya · Bodrum · Cappadocia · Istanbul
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UAE
The Emirates offer a short flight, a warm sea in winter, shopping and city entertainment. Ideal for a 5–7 day trip at any time from autumn to spring.
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Vietnam
Vietnam is an affordable alternative to Thailand: the sea, islands, delicious food and a strong sightseeing programme, from Ha Long Bay to old Hoi An.