Inside Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 - 24 hours in Tashkent!
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The next leg of my Central Asia travel takes me to Uzbekistan, a land full of incredible Islamic architecture and one of the most significant countries of the Silk Road.
Having arrived via land border crossing from Kazakhstan, I had a short stay here in Tashkent, before continuing to the famous cities of Samarkand and Bukhara.
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In 2013, I started my solo travel journey, leaving Indonesia in 2016 to become a full-time traveller and KZhead creator. My background in International Relations has fueled a profound interest in exploring different countries. My content focuses on exploring different cultures through the lens of a solo female traveller, aiming to capture real-life interactions and experiences.
My travels kicked off with a five-month trip across Asia, after which I moved to China in January 2017 to work as an English teacher-my first time living abroad. I left China in 2018 to fully commit to creating videos on KZhead, where I share my travels and the cultures I encounter.
Living nomadically since 2016, I settled in England in early 2022 after marrying my British husband, David. Now based in the UK, I continue to travel and share my adventures on KZhead.
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You're the host? May I ask where you're from? I ask only because I have a hobby of trying to guess people's accents, and although you _look_ like you could be from central Asia yourself (maybe Kazakhstan) your _accent_ definitely says otherwise. It sounds like your native language is an east Asian one, but you learned English at an early age in...Australia? I can't really guess at your native language, because it's just too obscured by (what seems like?) the Australian accent. How close is my guess?
Oh, and I'm going to a venture a guess that your native language is an Austronesian one, maybe Malay or Indonesian. (It's the way you pronounce "s" sounds that makes me guess this.)
Haha you are quite spot on. I am originally from Indonesia although I left the country in 2016 to pursue long term travel. My English has been self-taught but I have never lived abroad until recently as I got married to my British husband and relocate to England in 2022. Regarding the Aussie accent, I use to date an Aussie for 2.5 years so I guess it influenced the way I speak haha. Thanks a lot for watching!@@hadronoftheseus8829
@@SyifaAdriana If you learned English as an adult, I'm very impressed! Aside from the accent, your fluency is almost like a native speaker. By the way I watched about five of your videos the other night. You go to a lot of out of the way places I know almost nothing about but have always been curious about. (No one in the U.S. talks abut the Caucasus or the Balkans unless there's a war there.) Oh, and you seem like a very likable and charismatic "host" or "guide" or whatever the most fitting term is. 😊
@@SyifaAdrianaas an Uzbek I welcome you to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is the hidden gem from the world!
I think Central Asia is the hidden gem of the world. I genuinely recommend Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan as these as extremely fascinating countries.
@@SyifaAdrianaвы забыли указать Туркменистан 😃
@@Timur..N1.Она- закрытая страна
@@SyifaAdrianaYou look like a typical Uzbek girl. ❤ Who were your ancestors ?
Hello Syifa, you are doing a great job enlightening us about the true beauty of the central Asia. I have never been to Tashkent but I have realized that it is a beautiful, well-organized, very safe city. Just amazing!
Hello, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I personally think Tashkent is missable city as generally attractions are far more interesting in cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara or Khiva. I personally prefer Bishkek and Almaty for bigger cities in Central Asia but given that Tashkent was the capital city of Soviet Central Asia, the metro stations were far more interesting to look at :D
@@SyifaAdriana Agreed. Those metro stations have very beautiful and unique Soviet architecture. 👍
Everyone always welcome to Uzbekistan! 😊
I emigrated from Russia to Almaty and going to visit Uzbekistan this September as a tourist. Thank you for introduction to the city of Tashkent! :)
I’ve been to Samarkand last June and loved it so much, next month I’m going to Almaty 🙏🏻✨✨ You’re vlogs are great, greetings from the Philippines.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed Samarqand. Safe travels and enjoy the mountainous city of Almaty. Best wishes
Reminds me of Kazakhstan. Didn't get a chance to visit Uzbekistan, but also looks promising. Great video, thank you!
Long live Uzbekistan! 🇺🇿🇺🇿🇺🇿💙🤍💚
It's one of my dreams to travel in Central Asia. Thank you always for the good content.
Glad to hear it Glenn. You wont be disappointed as any countries in Central Asia are fascinating. I personally loved Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as it was more mountainous than the dessert like Uzbekistan and flat land of Kazakhstan :D
Fantastic video. Great work!
Another great video! Thanks Syifa. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much Jean, I am so glad to hear that from you.
Very educational. Such beautiful and amazing architecture and city. The videos and commentaries made this vlog very enlightening. Thank you Syifa for bringing us along to another place that I could only dream to visit in this lifetime. Enjoy, keep safe, and keep on!
Thank you so much, Romy. Glad to hear that you enjoyed watching this video and my commentaries. Best wishes and I hope to be able to show you more of the world through the videos I create.
Nice tour😊
all I want to say that the metro (subway) is just amazing and very beautiful. I loved that.
Thankyou for your sharing. It create an interest in me to visit Central Asia too.
Olá sra. Syfa Adriana, que cidade bonita e que belas estações de metrô, um verdadeiro museu público, mais um vídeo de excelente conteúdo e obrigada por compartilhar e nos levar de carona através de suas lentes, no mais se cuide e congratulações do Brasil.
Olá senhor. Muito obrigado por suas amáveis palavras e comentários de apoio. Fico muito feliz em saber que você gostou de assistir esse vídeo. Por favor, compartilhe este vídeo com alguns de seus amigos que estão interessados em assistir vídeos de viagens :D Obrigado
the metros are unbelievably beautiful; thanks for the shot of the oncoming train as well! train enthusiast appreciation! i would definitely like to travel here.
It is a beautiful city. This must have been recommended to me by the algorithm because I watch a lot of videos of chess tournaments, and a lot of tournaments are hosted in Tashkent.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. I am so glad you enjoyed this video as I am also a train enthusiast. :D
Amazing tour from this part of the world. Beautiful city with culture and an interesting architecture of the local buildings, especially the metro stations look amazing. Thank you Syifa for your wonderful presentation.
What happens when editing the video when you add the subtitle, Ro is left out?
Romania is not a popular subtitle on my channel so it is often left out. It's been added now.
Hello Syifa. I think subtitles matter whenever there are followers. Thank you very much Syifa for adding the subtitle and please excuse my insistence.
Of course indeed it's important and I agree with you. However I am not always perfect in remembering everything, Marin 🙂
I am an Uzbek from the North of Afghanistan. Really like your videos. You provide a lot of interesting information while showing the cities which make your videos unique in its own way.
Thanks a lot! It’s a lot of hard work to create this video. It’s always nice to hear such a feedback 😊
Save Uzbek girls also cuz they are being sold indian markets as prostitutes
Thank you Syifa for taking us to see this beautiful place.
Thank you so much Susanna for watching this video 😀
Hi Syifa, another great insight on the Metro Station. It looks so nice and your coverage was fantastic on the various stations. The hotel where you stood in front looks so picturesque. Keep us entertained and informed with these great insights. Stay safe in your travel.
Olá senhor. Muito obrigado por suas amáveis palavras e comentários de apoio. Fico muito feliz em saber que você gostou de assistir esse vídeo. Por favor, compartilhe este vídeo com alguns de seus amigos que estão interessados em assistir vídeos de viagens :D Obrigado
I had to translate into english.
@@peterleo16 Ahaha sorry Peter! My comment was in Portugese as I was responding to someone else. I agree with you I actually really liked that Hotel Uzbekistan as it’s considerably a brutalist architecture commonly found throughout Post Soviet countries. This architecture actually started in the post war United Kingdom before it spread throughout Soviet Union.
Welcome to Uzbekistan!!! 😊
Thank you for showing us the beauty of Uzbekistan just like you so beautiful .
I really enjoy your amazing videos, nice vlogs
Thank you so much Jawan. I am so glad to hear this feedback
Thank you, Syifa, for another great tour of this amazing part of the world. A few years ago I was impressed by the metro stations in Moscow but Tashkent's look much better!
no way.. soviet era Moscow metro stations are baroque palaces..
@@azharidris7092 Yes, I agree, but while very impressive, like baroque palaces, some of the Moscow stations I felt were just over done, though of course that didn't stop me taking dozens of photos of each one we visited . 😀 whereas those in Tashkent seem more open and light-filled.
After watching your inspiring videos of adventures.'m captivated by the idea of cycling from Pakistan to Azerbaijan, traversing diverse landscapes and experiencing the rich cultures along the way alonly. Thank you for igniting this spark of adventure within me.
Absolutely amazing ma'am 💝
So beautiful! Amazing !
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
This is from Bangladesh. This is a great introduction to Central Asia, enjoying every bit; great videography. Perhaps you could include some local persons maybe travel guide who would know more about the place. . it is enjoyable anyway. Thanks
I am very grateful for your wonderful explanation and advice to new places too So continue your new journey ,
Thank you so much for your kind comment!
Awesome!
Thank you so much for watching
@@SyifaAdriana I keep watching your travel videos. If possible, please do visit Imphal, capital of India's Northeast State of Manipur.
This will definitely be my next destination! 😍
Hi Syifa Thank you for informative video. As someone who is from Uzbekistan that lives abroad it was nice to see my homeland from your KZhead channel. Best of luck.
So glad to hear this feedback! Thanks a lot for your kind comment 😊
Thank you for helping me to visit distant places of this world through KZhead sitting in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hope I can travel to these beautiful places in the coming years...
Grand, artistic and futuristic looking beautiful underground stations.
Indeed. Interestingly all of these were built during Soviet Era which was however many years ago. Fascinating
SYIFA : the more i see you , i wonder what you are made of ! the courage , the dedication and the passion to travel and film for the people who have never been to these countries needs a huge strength ! how you do as a young woman is a daunting task ! you are amazing ! i have no words to describe you .
Thank you so much. That is very kind of you. Glad to know that you enjoy this video!
Great video Syifa, thank you for sharing but please stay safe, be careful. ♥
Thank you so much for your comment. Yes I always prioritize safety during my travel :)
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Selalu hadir untuk menyimak video mba syifa.. Slm dri indonesia... ❤
Thanks so much for watching this!
The information you gave is very nice.😊
Thank you so much for watching
Hello Syifa, loved your video of Tashkent! I saw a few of the sights that I remembered from my 2005 trip. I was there coincident with the Uzbek national day, and there was a parade, and we all queued up to lay down flowers at the Amir Timur (Tamerlane) monument that you also showed. There were very strict restrictions about photography. Every group had an interpreter/guide and a secret policeman with them at all times. We weren't allowed to leave the hotel without them. Pity you didn't get to Samarqand - that's where I spent most of my time in UZ. The music festival to which I went was in Samarqand and there the rules were applied more losely and we had more freedom of movement. The whole trip was a fantastic adventure. Looking forward to your next video!
Hello Diz, thank you so much for your comment. I can't imagine the strict restrictions back in 2005 in Tashkent as I personally think Uzbekistan has the most human rights violence in comparison to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. I would go to Samarqand and Bukhara but I will cross the border into Tajikistan first before heading back into Uzbekistan as I aimed to experience the once-a-week Tashkent-Dushanbe train hence the back and forth travel. What was your impressions of UZ and KZ since you have been to both countries?
@@SyifaAdriana Photo restrictions were: no photos of any official persons (police, soldiers, other officials) or any official buildings. Everything else was OK to photograph. The one major thing was, that nothing happened on time. They said, gather in the hotel foyer at 10. Everybody was there, but the buses arrived only 2, 3 hours later. So after a few days, we started to ask: 10 o'clock 'real time' or 'Uzbek time'? We didn't go into Tajikistan, and only cut across a corner of Kazakhstan by bus. We weren't allowed to leave the bus, though.
Woo what a beautiful city it is!. You are also beautiful too
Honestly, I love the astonishing beauty of this central Asian country.
❤Hi,good morning dear .Thanks for the videos .
I’m planning a trip to Uzbekistan. I’m so happy I stumbled on your video. You made it so helpful to plan 😊😊
Thank you so much, Lisa! Have an enjoyable time in Uzbekistan 😊
Nice place syifa ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for watching
Hi Syifa realy nice trip ❤❤❤
Thanks a lot for watching
your job is very nice as yourself and your explanation....
Very nice travel video. Best regards from Serbia 🇷🇸.
Hvala, Boyan. So glad to hear this feedback
Beautiful ❤❤❤️
Thank you so much for watching
it seems like people only know Uzbekistan only because of MW, but I knew about it cause of me finding it on a map. it's a great country with very friendly people!
Very interesting video. I really love ur smile and interaction.
Thank you so much for watching!
When are u going to give Africa a try?
Hay Syifa today 23/9/2023I saw your first video of Belarus and then Uzbekistan.❤❤❤❤ from India
Although you made a good job visiting the metro stations you missed the kukaldash madrasah and baroqkhon madrasah both of which are from the xvi century. However it was good to watch your honest review!
Good Job Syifa
Thank you so much for watching
Beautifull video.
Thank you so much for watching
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video, It is truly inspirational. ❤ Greeting from IRAN 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷 🇮🇷
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I appreciate your courage to go to less touristy places. That shows how passionate you are about making travelogues. I would like to visit Central Asian countries in the future.
Elisabetta, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I genuinely think there are more interesting stories from less-visited places than the popular ones as it often highlights the type of travel I like to do, less of a destination based but more of a spontaneous experiences. Thanks again for watching
Ganda din pala jan sa Uzbikeztan. Napakapalad mo nakakapunta sa ibat ibang lugar.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. Yes I am very lucky with my work but I must say that I also work hard towards this dream :)
Plov (Polo, Pilaf, etc) basically means mix of rice and other things ; like meat, beans, vegetables , etc.
3:27 - Chic architecture of the 70s with national motifs
HI FROM KOLKATA, U VISITED MY OFFICE FEW YEARS AGO,GOOD TO SEE YOU GROW ,SLOW AND STEADY!!!KEEP IT UP!
Hello thank you so much for your comment. I am not so sure if I have visited your office as I have never been to Kolkata. Are you are that you are referring to the same person?
What's wrong with your memory,you came for western union cash pickup in my Kolkata office,during that visit you told me about your channel
Ah, that rings a bell! I just dont remember it very much but you are right now that you mentioned the Western Union. It mustve been years ago as I can't remember every details of my past travels. All the best!@@TechZaffy
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Lot's of ❤ from northeast India ma'am
Gotta compliment...you always look clean and neat. Always pleasant to look at! 😊👍💐
Awww thank you so much. I am so glad someone noticed this haha. I personally take a very good care of my skin and truly a fan of make up while enjoy looking presentable but not too much 😀
@@SyifaAdriana It shows!! You look beautiful. Good skin! 😊👍💐
Ur smile ur beauty..etc always make my day.... Thanks and lots of ❤.... 🥰😎
Thanks!
Hotel Uzbekistan is like Hotel Indonesia near Bundaran Jakarta near Hyatt and Grand Indonesia Mall, but much of that heritage has been dwarfed by the newer towers and development.
Interesting comparison. I must say Central Asia has undergone a slower development than Southeast Asia since the collapse of Soviet Union. Many governments in Post Soviet countries are still steering away from applying a democratic government which hinders the free trade movement. Many of them are stuck within the old days civil war, as recently as 2022 between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, increasing distrust between nations.
@@SyifaAdrianaAm planning to go there probably April 2024, spring i think, i dont like the cold temp. Did you cover the Imam Bukhari mouseleum, outside Samarkhan?
1:39 - The staghorn sumac, Rhus typhina, a North American tree, quite hardy even in Moscow
6:21 👋🏻🤠 Hi! Plov (pilahvi in finnish) is my favorite food. It’s not easy to have, because it needs long time to cook and better the taste than bigger amount is cooked 🤤
Thank you for your comment, Sami. Yes Plov is a nice dish once in a while although to me the flavor can be too strong so it's personally not my favorite. :-D
Nice to see you again..from the philippines
Thank you so much for watching
I also live Tashkent 6 years beautiful city wish you best of luck
Wow, that's such a long time. How do you like it? I personally like Bishkek and Almaty better than Tashkent as it's too hot for my liking haha
@@SyifaAdriana yes you say Wright Almaty is better than Tashkent weather is better than Tashkent thanks for reply so Nice of you 👏
many youtuber has posted vdo of uzbekistan but you showe it differently by taking us on tour of underground railway stations. thy are really beautiful and your way of describing is as beautiful as your beauty
Ah thank you so much, I am so glad to hear this.
Only a very few good things were done by the Soviets, but their metro stations clearly are one of them. A shame this country is so remote because it looks like it should be on the wishlist of more people. Very brave to travel their on your own, but the result is once more a great video! Keep on filming!
I agree with you, Marc. I wouldn't idolize what the Soviet Union has done to many of these countries but I must say some things were left me in an awe. I can't imagine what metro stations in Moscow or bigger cities in Russia would be like. It would be such an experience to just immerse myself in once I get the opportunity to visit. Yeah I think Central Asia is a less popular region for international travel but I see more and more people visiting some of these countries, such as Uzbekistan.
This entire infrastructure of Tashkent was build first of all for russian people, which they were majority in this city in soviet times. And leadeship positions were held by russians. In soviet times, the head of the KGB of Uzbekistan SSR (real power was in the KGB) was never an Uzbek.
Your beauty increase the beauty of this place
Thank you so much for watching
Safe journey Sis😍
Thank you
Saya subscriber baru dan seneng banget lihat video travel petualangannya.... sehat dan sukses selalu yaaa
Terima kasih banyak sudah menonton. Best wishes
Dear Syifa, i have to say you look abit tired. Is it because of your previous illness..? Stay healthy and take care. This Central Asia series is one of my favorites after your travel videos from Bellarusia and Albania years ago. I always feel amazed when i saw the Soviet legacy in the past. Are you planning to explore Russia one day..? I cant wait to see it. For someone who cannot travel so often like me, watching your videos always brings me happiness. Lots of love and may the universe taking care of you wherever you are.
Hello Sonya, yes I was probably mentally exhausted at this point as well as it had been quite intense few weeks of travel filming :) I had an ambitious plan for my Central Asia travel as I intended to explore Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan and I am glad I did. There will be 4 more videos from this region. Hope you'll like it!
Wow
Saya suka banget konten2 yg suka traveling di negara2 asia seperti ini
Terima kasih banyak sudah menonton. Best wishes
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Thanks a lot for watching :D
❤ you are so pretty love watching you❤
Super 👍 i like this video..❤ God bless you ❤❤❤❤
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Thank you for Thai sub. Watch every clip. I like it since you rode a motorcycle in Serbia.
Hello Jonni, thank you so much for watching!
Women from Uzbekistan Verry popular in Indonesia, especially in Setiabudi region
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Terima kasih...😊
Terima kasih!
I have visited in usbikistan
always good💞thank you, we are always interested to hear about vegetarian (no egg, no milk) foods available
Nice information vlog #tashkent
Thank you so much for watching
Any tourist guide to contact in Tashket??
I can identify with feeling overwhelmed by the crowds of people and by the raw onions. Lol. 😊
Hahaha so funny to read this as it’s such a relatable travel experiences 😂
Here in New Zealand I can't say I've ever heard about Uzbekistan in the news for the past 20 years. Only a mention of gas riots once.
Two days in, I’m finding Tashkent very-very interesting, in half a dozen ways. If I had to mention something I am NOT liking, is the overwhelming (I reckon) presence of police in the streets. I’ve been to several other “police-states”, but feels like Uzbekistan takes it to a whole different level. Personally, only in Jerusalem’s Old Town have I seen more police officers per square kilometer. I don’t mind it, in the sense that… they seem not to mess with tourists, but it does put me off, if I’m being honest, as a sight. Anyway, today I’m hitting 3-4 of the sights you presented in this video, waiting for my Tashkent highlight, tomorrow, Pakhtakor’s AFC Champions League game against Al Ain from the UAE :-):-):-). Ticket cost, about 2.50 euros :-):-). Enjoy Tajikistan! I’m taking the same train on October 10.
So agree with you, Diba! That’s what really put me off from staying in Tashkent, just the police presence made me a lot more uptight about being there even as a tourists. A spot on observation!
Blessings and safe travel 😂
Thank you so much for watching
Nice Video! However I would like to see the Night Life there?
Hello thank you so much for your comment. I unfortunately am not a fan of night life so I can't really say anything about that let alone create a video about this topic hehe..
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Excellent video on Tashkent dear Syifa 🥰 You are looking much slim here , hope you loose some weight & that’s very good 😊 waiting for your next Uzbek videos ….🥰💕
Добро пожаловать в Узбекистан Суифа ждём видео из Самарканда и Бухара и конечно из Хива.
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