There are several issues with responsible
tourism in Uzbekistan. As a new destination on the tourism map, this list will
likely grow over time if tourism is not managed sustainably. We are proud to
say that our travel company works hard to create extraordinary Uzbekistan
vacations with an ethical twist. Something that couldn't have been easy in a
police state where even ordering a cup of coffee requires paperwork. Continue
reading. It's a fascinating place. Here, you will know about the Uzbekistan tour packages.
Etiquette And Culture
Uzbekistan can be perplexing. It is
Islamic, but it also has a lot of Soviet influences, so it's important to
understand cultural norms. They appear to be fluid in some places but rigid in
others. For example, because it is a Muslim country, pork will not be served in
many restaurants, but vodka may be served as an aperitif. The Uzbeks are
extremely hospitable and enjoy welcoming visitors into their homes. You'll get
gold stars for remembering to remove your shoes, bring a gift, and shake
everyone's hands – through some particularly strict Muslim homes, don't
encourage shaking women's hands, so follow your hosts' lead on this one. As a
guest at a meal (and there is almost always some food available wherever you
go), you may be asked to begin the meal and thus offer a toast. If this is the
case, always include a toast thanking your host. There is occasionally cutlery,
but most Uzbeks eat with their hands. If you join them in this tradition,
remember to only eat with your right hand. Accept everything that is offered to
you, even if you don't want another vodka.
Along the Silk Road, There Are a Few Things to
See and Do
Uzbekistan is synonymous with the Silk
Road, with much of the famous trade route passing through what was then known
as Mawarannahr. The pun was intended. Because it was the worms' highly
sought-after silk, produced from their cocoons, it resulted in the
establishment of one of the most famous caravans and commercial routes in
history. Uzbekistan was at the heart of it, with towns like Bukhara and
Samarkand brimming with life long before the Common Era. However, with trade
comes a desire for territory, which leads to turbulence. Uzbekistan has had its
fair share. Cultures fought for survival along the way, and there is no better
place to see the strength of those efforts than in Uzbekistan. When you go for Uzbekistan sightseeing you will witness the scenic beauty of that.
What
exactly is the Silk Road?
There is no single Silk Road, but rather a
network of routes that connected Central Asia to Europe and is regarded as the
world's first commercial highway. Its name was coined in 1877 by a German
geographer, Ferdinand von Richthofen. It was used for trading the East's highly
prized silk and many other valuable products such as porcelain and paper (still
famous in Samarkand). When traders travelled from west to East, they brought
wool, exotic fruits and nuts, and, of course, wine.
When Europeans began exploring new trade
routes by sea beginning in the 13th century, the Silk Road lost favour.
Uzbekistan's commercial power has dwindled, as has its political power. The
country's infamous Timurid Empire fell apart in the early 16th century, and the
country was divided into khanates. Due to infighting between these Khanates,
the country became vulnerable, prompting the Russians to invade 1865. Because
international trade was not a priority for the Russians, converting silk to
Soviet rule marked the end of this important trading route in Uzbekistan.
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