When I opened the book of Uzbekistan…

Opening the book of Central Asia,
I arrived in Uzbekistan,
with its blue mosaic buildings,
at the moment when the lights first come on,
the world of One Thousand and One Nights
shines into reality.

On my second visit to Uzbekistan,
I still love these places—
the ancient cities, the architecture, the people,
and even the slightly greasy plov,
as well as the spiritual nourishment
this Silk Road country has given us.

The blue classics of Samarkand,
I linger repeatedly, weaving through the buildings,
touching, spinning, savoring,
lost in this blue world,
the lights are the switch that illuminates the fairy tale world,
opening up a unique charm.

Lonely Planet made this ancient city famous,
the charming four-columned buildings
have become the symbol of Bukhara.
Bukhara is not only rich in history,
but also has many markets for treasure hunting,
and it is also the hometown of Afanti.

The ancient city of Khiva in Khwarezm
recreates the look of a Silk Road commercial hub.
Walking among the ancient historic buildings,
it feels like traveling through time,
on a treasure hunt journey with the merchants of the steppes.

Tashkent blends modernity and history,
with many new places to explore,
the lively atmosphere of the domed markets,
the Soviet-style metro stations,
and the grandeur of Uzbek hotels
are all must-visit spots in the capital.