3rd edition Published: Dec 2019 256 pages / 16 colour photos / 29 maps This new
edition of Bradt's Uzbekistan continues to offer more practical detail for
independent travelers than any other guidebook to that country, written by
expert authors who have lived and worked in Central Asia since 2008. With
first-hand descriptions of everything from UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the
world's best collection of Russian avant-garde art, to riding across deserts by
camel and cooking plov, Uzbekistan's authors bring the country alive in this
updated 2nd edition. Comprehensive details of accommodation, restaurants and
public transport options are included, along with a number of detailed maps,
trekking and hiking routes and off the beaten track locations, as well as full
information on how to travel around the country by bus, train and shared taxi.
There's more on the country's flora and fauna, and detailed, hard-hitting
information on the current state of the economy, domestic politics and foreign
affairs. All listings have been thoroughly updated and the latest highlights
brought to the fore. Uzbekistan is famed for the golden road to Samarkand and
the equally famous Silk Road cities of Bukhara and Khiva. Beyond these
indisputable highlights, however, lies a country rich in history but with a
complex and intriguing modern streak. Striking medieval and contemporary
architecture battles for your attention, standing in sharp contrast to the
empty, endless deserts and the majestic mountainscapes of the Tien Shan range.
The authors' use of historical anecdotes and high quality photographs, as well
as their amusing travel stories, make Uzbekistan an enjoyable read and the
perfect companion both before and during a trip to Central Asia's most populous
country and the heart of the historic Silk Road.