The markets of Central Asia are colourful, fascinating and bursting with life and the markets of Uzbekistan are some of the best in the region. The fresh produce is astounding. From the famous pomegranates and melons to dried apricots, stuffed dates, nougat, halva, dried cheese and bread, bread, bread, and more bread.
The markets of Uzbekistan are also full of some beautiful handicrafts and souvenirs. From wonderful silk and lovely fabrics to bright ceramics it was hard not to go on a little crazy with the shopping!
But what makes the markets of Uzbekistan really special is that they are the perfect place to observe locals going about their day to day lives, lives that are still wonderfully caught a little in the past.
I hope you enjoy my photo journey of the markets of Uzbekistan.
Chorsu Market, Tashkent Uzbekistan
I loved the vibrancy of Chorsu Market in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. The markets are focused in and around this odd-shaped blue-tiled building seen above. I headed into Chorsu Market every day for a glimpse into the every day life of the locals, and for some lunch while I hung out in Tashkent chasing visas to continue my Silk Road travels.
Everyday life at Chorsu Market, Uzbekistan
Spices, Chorus Market Tashkent
Chorsu Market, Uzbekistan
Local Cheese at Chorsu Market
Chorsu Market, Tashkent
Fat-tailed (or should that be flat-bottomed!?) sheep being butchered, Chorsu Market
Chorsu Market, Tashkent
From Tashkent I travelled to Samarkand, the ultimate Silk Road city. A city whose name is full of magic, wonder and romance. A city where glorious blue-tiled buildings are the main attraction. But don’t miss the local market!
Typical market scene, Samarkand Uzbekistan
Bread being sold on old prams!! Samarkand Market
Yummy nougat, Samarkand
Stuffed dates – one of my favourites!! Samarkand market, Uzbekistan
All kinds of delicious snacks, Samarkand Market
More bread, this time at Fergana Markets
Pomegrantes are everywhere at the markets in Uzbekistan
Pomegrante seller, Fergana Markets
Melons, Uzbekistan
Dried cheese, another typical Central Asian snack
Standard lunch fare, shashlyk, at Samarkand Market
Of course the national dish, plov, can be found at the markets
My favourite choice for lunch at Chorsu Market
The exotic old domed bazaars of Bukhara are now home to souvenir-sellers
Beneath the exotic domes of the bazaars of Bukhara
Wonderful, colourful fabrics of Uzbekistan
Ceramics, Uzbekistan
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