Uzbekistan: This Country Will Suprise You | Travel Documentary
Uzbekistan: This Country Will Suprise You | Travel Documentary
Notable moments
- 02:12 Exploring Tashkent's Decorative Metro Stations
The presenter travels through the Tashkent subway system, highlighting ornate station interiors like Kosmonavtlar and Turkiston stations. He points out that single rides cost approximately $0.15 and explains that filming was previously banned inside the stations.
Tashkent Metro, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - 04:25 Tasting Traditional Plov at Beshqozon
The host visits Beshqozon near the Tashkent TV Tower to sample traditional Uzbek plov prepared in giant outdoor cauldrons. His served platter features spiced rice, lamb, carrots, quail eggs, and horse meat sausage known as kazy.
Beshqozon, Tashkent, Uzbekistan - 07:33 Riding Cable Car at Amirsoy Resort
The presenter rides a closed cable car gondola up to the high peaks of Amirsoy Mountain Resort, located 65 kilometers from Tashkent. Upon reaching the summit at 2,290 meters above sea level, he looks through a telescope and enjoys panoramic mountain views.
Amirsoy Mountain Resort, Uzbekistan - 09:50 Touring the Solar Furnace of Uzbekistan
The presenter stands in front of the giant Solar Furnace built in 1981, located 45 kilometers outside Tashkent. He explains how 10,700 curved mirror segments reflect sun rays to reach scorching temperatures up to 3,000 degrees Celsius for scientific experiments.
Physics Of The Sun, Uzbekistan - 13:24 Exploring Historic Registan Square
The host walks across Registan Square in Samarkand, bounded by three massive madrasahs with grand arched entrances and blue tilework. He explains the 15th- and 17th-century origins of the complex and observes local craftspeople hammering decorative metal brassware.
Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan - 14:11 Visiting the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
Travelers walk through the ancient Shah-i-Zinda complex in Samarkand, which contains mausoleums and sacred shrines dating back to the 11th century. The footage highlights bright turquoise majolica tiles and detailed geometric mosaic work on the historic tombs.
Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand, Uzbekistan - 17:38 Exploring the Hollow Chinar Tree
The presenter visits Chor Chinor in Urgut to view a 35-meter-tall plane tree estimated to be over 1,100 years old. He climbs inside the hollowed-out interior of the trunk, which historically served as a school room and shelter.
Chor Chinor, Urgut, Uzbekistan - 20:24 Seeing the Po-i-Kalyan Complex
Aerial and ground footage shows the Po-i-Kalyan architectural ensemble in Bukhara, featuring the Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, and Kalyan Minaret. The presenter describes how Genghis Khan spared the 45-meter brick minaret in 1220 while destroying surrounding structures.
Po-i-Kalyan, Bukhara, Uzbekistan - 21:34 Evening Dining at Lab-i Hauz
The presenter sits by the edge of the historic rectangular pond at Lab-i Hauz in central Bukhara. He describes the lively evening ambiance where visitors dine at outdoor cafes surrounded by century-old trees and traditional buildings.
Lab-i Hauz, Bukhara, Uzbekistan - 22:16 Visiting the Ark of Bukhara
The video highlights the towering earthen ramparts of the Ark of Bukhara, a citadel originating around the 5th century AD. Inside the complex, tourists walk through museum halls featuring historical weapons, coins, and vintage photographs.
Ark of Bukhara, Bukhara, Uzbekistan - 22:36 Watching Folk Dance Performance
Performers in elaborate purple and red costumes dance inside the courtyard of Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah during an evening dinner event. Dancers perform energetic spins while guests sit at outdoor dining tables watching the show.
Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah, Bukhara, Uzbekistan - 24:45 Walking the Mud Walls of Itchan Kala
The narrator rests beside the massive clay wall fortifications that enclose the inner city of Itchan Kala in Khiva. Aerial views reveal the rectangular layout of the mud-brick castle built from clay sourced from the Amu Darya river.
Itchan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan - 25:48 Viewing the Unfinished Kalta Minor
Ground and aerial camera shots focus on the brightly decorated turquoise Kalta Minor Minaret in Khiva. The narrator explains that construction stopped in 1855 at 29 meters after the ruler passed away, leaving it as a unique truncated tower.
Kalta Minor Minaret, Khiva, Uzbekistan - 26:34 Inside Juma Mosque's Wooden Hall
The presenter walks through the spacious interior of Juma Mosque in Khiva, which lacks traditional domes or grand portals. He explains that 212 carved wooden pillars support the flat roof, with several original columns dating back to the 10th century.
Juma Mosque, Khiva, Uzbekistan - 27:07 Sunset Views at Kuhna Ark Citadel
The camera captures the interior courtyards, wooden pillars, and elevated battlements of Kuhna Ark inside Khiva. Visitors gather on top of the fortress walls at sunset to enjoy wide view of the ancient city skyline.
Kuhna Ark, Khiva, Uzbekistan - 29:08 Visiting Chilpyk Tower of Silence
Aerial video shows Chilpyk Dakhma, an ancient circular Zoroastrian Tower of Silence set on a hill in Karakalpakstan. The presenter details how Zoroastrians left the deceased atop this structure for natural sky burial according to their beliefs.
Chilpyk, Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan - 29:43 Exploring the Aral Sea Ship Graveyard
Drone footage shows rusting ship hulls sitting stranded on the desert sand in Moynaq where the Aral Sea once existed. The host explains how Soviet cotton irrigation projects diverted feeder rivers, turning a vast inland sea into dry wasteland.
Moynaq Ship Graveyard, Moynaq, Uzbekistan - 34:44 Touring Palace of Khudayar Khan
The host walks up to the Palace of Khudayar Khan in Kokand, admiring its colorful tile facade and tiled archways. Inside, he explores grand reception halls featuring painted wooden ceilings and intricate wall decorations.
Palace of Khudayar Khan, Kokand, Uzbekistan - 37:25 Visiting Devonaboy Mosque in Andijan
The camera showcases Devonaboy Mosque in Andijan with its tall minarets, central green dome, and carved wooden doors. The host explains that this large mosque built in 1899 can hold up to 7,000 worshippers inside.
Devonaboy Mosque, Andijan, Uzbekistan
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