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An introduction to Central Asia (Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan) Travel and Group Holidays with Wendy Wu ToursCENTRAL ASIA OverviewThe vast and fascinating region of Central Asia is made up of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. It stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west, China in the east, Afghanistan in the south and Russia in the north. It offers the traveller a historic journey with the spectacular alpine scenery of Kyrgyzstan to the breathtaking ancient cities and classic Islamic architecture of Uzbekistan. The ancient towns of Khiva and Bukhara are laden with treasures of a magical period in time. The most renowned overland trading route of ancient civilisations was the Silk Road, which spanned from China’s former imperial capital of Xian, westward through to the faraway lands of Europe. The route crosses rugged, mountainous and desert areas where tales were told of mystical cities, lively open-air bazaars and a seemingly endless hive of activity. KyrgyzstanTime - Kyrgyzstan is 4 hours behind Australian EST Language - The official national language is Kyrgy, however, English and Russian are widely spoken. Entry Requirements - Passports must be valid for six months beyond the length of stay. Visas are required for Australian travellers, the price of which is already included in the fully inclusive price of all our group tours for Australian passport holders (providing all applications are received by Wendy Wu Tours within the required visa processing time frame). As there are no Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan consulates in Australia we are required to send all passports to the UK in order to have the visas issued, therefore we require all passports to be in our Sydney office three months prior to departure. ISSY KULThe landscape north of Issy Kul is easier to navigate and explore and the south possesses amazing scenery. In the south it is possible to see trails of the ancient civilisations and caravanserais established along the Silk Road route, dating back to the 5th Century when the route passed between China’s Xinjiang Province and Bishkek. BISHKEKLocated at the foot of the Alatau Mountains and part of the Tian Shan Range, Bishkek was originally established by Silk Road traders. Upon independence in 1991 it UzbekistanTime - Uzbekistan is 5 hours behind Australian EST Language - The official national language is Uzbek, however, English and Russian are widely spoken. Entry Requirements - Passports must be valid for six months beyond the length of stay. Visas are required for Australian travellers, the price of which is already included in the fully inclusive price of all our group tours for Australian passport holders (providing all applications are received by Wendy Wu Tours within the required visa processing time frame). As there are no Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan consulates in Australia we are required to send all passports to the UK in order to have the visas issued, therefore we require all passports to be in our Sydney office three months prior to departure. BUKHARACentral Asia’s holiest city has a history of over 1,000 years. It is considered to be the cultural centre with the Old Town referred to as an architectural wonder, offering a glimpse of pre-Russian tradition with its many fortresses and madrassahs. TASHKENTTashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and dates back to the 3rd Century. The city’s Silk Road heritage is retained in the Chorsu Bazaar and museums, whilst the SAMARKANDThe city of Samarkand is one of Central Asia’s oldest settlements and has great significance to the Silk Road. Made famous by James Flecker’s poem, The Golden Road to Samarkand, no other city is more reminiscent of the Silk Road’s history. CENTRAL ASIA Group Tours
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