Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent

Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar

Here’s what to expect at Tashkent’s Chorsu Bazaar – one of the best places to see daily life in Uzbekistan and the best market in Tashkent.

urumqi grand bazaar

More bizarre than bazaar

This market is promoted as a window to the Silk Road. Unfortunately it lacks authenticity and is just another symbol of the growth of tourism in China.

kashgar old city

China’s Silk Road City

Arriving in Kashgar is like stepping out of a time machine. It’s hard to believe this is China – it could be the Silk Road from centuries ago!

tash rabat

A slice of the Silk Road

With a dramatic mountainous backdrop, the Tash Rabat Caravanserai in Kyrgyzstan stands out in the middle of nowhere. It’s a true Silk Road relic!