{"id":789,"date":"2020-02-11T06:05:57","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T06:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mircorp.com\/?p=789"},"modified":"2024-09-12T19:07:58","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:07:58","slug":"enthralling-uzbekistan-favorite-things","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mircorp.com\/enthralling-uzbekistan-favorite-things\/","title":{"rendered":"Enthralling Uzbekistan: Our Favorite Things to See & Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While each of Central Asia\u2019s<\/a> 5 ‘Stans has something distinctive to offer, Uzbekistan<\/a> has been and continues to be the heart and soul of the Silk Road \u2013 the crossroads between East and West, where ideas that helped shape the modern world were forged and disseminated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The region\u2019s cradle of culture for more than two millennia, Uzbekistan is home to three of the most renowned Silk Road oases: Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. <\/strong>Each is an incredible maze of exotic architecture and gorgeous decorative art, as well as treasured UNESCO World Heritage Sites.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The last rays of the sun as it sets in Old Town Khiva, Uzbekistan. Photo credit: Peter Guttman<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Why now is the time to discover Uzbekistan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Uzbekistan still remains a mystery to many people, but this Central Asian nation is steadily being rediscovered by today\u2019s travelers. Dazzling mosques and minarets, modern museums, striking natural scenery, lively bazaars, and engaging, down-to-earth people combine to make it one of the world\u2019s most fascinating and vibrant countries, where you can witness living history and traditions that have changed little throughout the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every step taken here retraces the path by which silk, spices, ideas, politics, and religions moved across ancient empires. Throughout MIR\u2019s 30 years of experience planning travel to unforgettable destinations, Uzbekistan has consistently remained a favorite with clients and MIR staff alike.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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