Sitting at the very heart of the ancient Silk Road, Uzbekistan is one of Central Asia’s great undiscovered treasures, a land of turquoise domes, shimmering mosaics and legendary hospitality. Tashkent, its capital, blends grand boulevards with bustling bazaars and the striking Hast Imam complex. To the south-west, Samarkand dazzles with the majestic Registan, while the living museum cities of Bukhara and walled Khiva transport visitors back centuries. Beyond the cities lie desert yurt camps, mountain valleys and age-old crafts.