17 Days Silk Road Wonders Expedition

About the destination: Bishkek is both the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek has beautiful picturesque landscapes, and magnificent mountains and lakes in a virgin nature. The territory of Kyrgyzstan is almost entirely mountainous, making it a perfect destination for many different kinds of trekking. Kyrgyzstan's mountains also boast many natural hot springs, and Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest alpine lake in the world (after Lake Titicaca) offers many beautiful beaches for relaxing and swimming during the summer. The square of the center city of Bishkek is decorated with fountains; there is also a stage where mass concerts and dances are held. It is also a common place for military parades, demonstrations, celebrations and festivals.

About the destination: Almaty is the largest city in Kazakhstan. Almaty is the major commercial and cultural centre of Kazakhstan. The city is located in the mountainous area of southern Kazakhstan. An aerial tramway line connects downtown Almaty with a popular recreation area at the top of Kök Töbe, a mountain just to the southeast. According to the city's Department of Natural Resources and Resource Use Management, as of 2007 the city has 125 fountains. Among them is the "Oriental Calendar" Fountain, whose 12 sculptural figures represent the 12 animals of the Kazakh 12-year animal cycle.

About the destination: Tashkent is the capital and the largest city of Uzbekistan. Tashkent is one of the oldest city in Central Asia with a history of 2200 years. The architectural sights of Tashkent is notable for its unique and original of style. It merged the Central Asian traditions, enriched by the achievements of the Islamic architecture, and the influence of European city planning from the late 18th century. Top historical sightseeing places in Tashkent are mainly located in the Native town of Tashkent. The most famous historic sight of the city is, of course Khazrati Imam Complex. Tashkent is a reviving city, so you will find many interesting sightseeing places.

About the destination: Samarkand or Samarqand is perhaps the most famous city of modern Uzbekistan. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Samarkand is one of the cities of the Silk Road. Samarkand is a cultural treasury of the peoples of the East, with medieval architectural monuments unique in beauty and architectural forms, extant up to date. Its Registan Square ranks among the world’s most beautiful squares, it is called the pearl of Central Asia. The Shakhi-Zinda Complex, one of Samarkand most mysterious and inimitable architectural monuments, is located not far from the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.

About the destination: Bukhara is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia. Bukhara was historically one of the great trading cities along the Silk Road. The city center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region of Bukhara was for a long period a part of the Persian Empire. Kalyan minaret, one the wonders of Bukhara, was designated to summon Muslims to prayer five times a day, and the Khoja-Gaukushon is one of the largest ensembles of the city and includes mosque, minaret and madrasah.

About the destination: Ashgabat, known as Poltoratsk, is the capital and the largest city of Turkmenistan in Central Asia, situated between the Karakum Desert and the Kopet Dag mountain range. The city was included in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s highest concentration of white marble buildings in 2013. The city gained many high rise buildings when they exited the Soviet Union. In the process, Ashgabat adopted modern construction techniques and many of the buildings have been made of marble. The city is home to one of the largest mosques in Central Asia: the Kipchak mosque also known as the ‘Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque’. The mosque has generated controversy because it has scriptures from both the Holy Quran and the Ruhnama (Book of Soul).

About the destination: Bishkek is both the capital and the largest city of Kyrgyzstan. Bishkek has beautiful picturesque landscapes, and magnificent mountains and lakes in a virgin nature. The territory of Kyrgyzstan is almost entirely mountainous, making it a perfect destination for many different kinds of trekking. Kyrgyzstan's mountains also boast many natural hot springs, and Lake Issyk-Kul, the second largest alpine lake in the world (after Lake Titicaca) offers many beautiful beaches for relaxing and swimming during the summer. The square of the center city of Bishkek is decorated with fountains; there is also a stage where mass concerts and dances are held. It is also a common place for military parades, demonstrations, celebrations and festivals.