A landlocked part of Central Asia, Uzbekistan has a somewhat understated presence within today’s international stage. However, historically, two of its major cities, Samarkand and Bukhara, have played a pivotal global role as important stopping points along the ancient silk route, bolstered by the region’s cultural richness.
These grounds make for a key public wellness hub for the city today, offering a space to stroll under the shade of large trees, next to fountains that cool the air. It even has its own pheasant sanctuary. A historic resting point for travellers along the Silk Road, Bukhara has always been a hotspot for cultural and commercial exchange. As such, a strong market and trading culture emerged, which remain alive today under the roofs of the city’s historic monuments.