A first-time guide to the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan
Fergana Valley, a fertile region in eastern Uzbekistan, is famed for its significance along the fabled Silk Road trade routes and centuries-old artistry in silk weaving and ceramics. Visiting the bazaars and the artisans’ workshops in places like Margilan, Rishton and Andijon, you can still sense the ancient spirit of exchange and get a glimpse into the living-traditions that define Uzbek identity today.