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Applause as the sun sets on khiva, its a perfect end to my trip.

Azamat is excited about what the future holds. its been a bit of a journey to get here, but seeing this part of the country has really made me appreciate uzbekistan�*s more traditional culture. and my last stop is taking me even further back in time. im on my way to khiva, one of the most ancient cities in central asia. the old town, itchan kala, is so well preserved, its like a film set.

As the sun sets on khiva, its a perfect end to my trip. ill be honest — uzbekistan has not really been on my radar, but, in a way, thats not surprising. this countrys been closed to the outside world for nigh—on a century. once at the heart of the silk road, linking the east and west, its now looking to reconnect and wholeheartedly embrace tourism — keen to show the world its vibrant culture, ancient heritage and architectural wonders. its forging a new identity while being just as proud o...

Uzbekistan�*s first—ever world ethnosports festival, an event designed to preserve the more traditional sports in their authentic form. teams from over 60 countries have travelled here to take part, and locals tell me this is the biggest event that khiva has ever hosted. its great here. theres always something going on. turn any corner and youll find some sort of action. kurash wrestling is traditional to asia, but here today, unusually, its being practised by young women. borjon khumluva is...

Its been a bit of a journey to get here, but seeing this part of the country has really made me appreciate uzbekistan�*s more traditional culture. and my last stop is taking me even further back in time. im on my way to khiva, one of the most ancient cities in central asia. the old town, itchan kala, is so well preserved, its like a film set. the sites here are all over 1500 years old. the kalta minaret, the islam khoja mosque, and even the walls themselves are just a few of the landmarks that...

That uzbekistan has been painstakingly restoring. and today it looks like something special is going on. uzbekistan�*s first—ever world ethnosports festival, an event designed to preserve the more traditional sports in their authentic form. teams from over 60 countries have travelled here to take part, and locals tell me this is the biggest event that khiva has ever hosted. its great here. theres always something going on. turn any corner and youll find some sort of action. kurash wrestling ...

What the future holds. its been a bit of a journey to get here, but seeing this part of the country has really made me appreciate uzbekistan�*s more traditional culture. and my last stop is taking me even further back in time. im on my way to khiva, one of the most ancient cities in central asia. the old town, itchan kala, is so well preserved, its like a film set. the sites here are all over 1500 years old. the kalta minaret, the islam khoja mosque, and even the walls themselves are just a fe...

By CNN Travel staff So many places to see in the world. So many people eager to see them. International tourism reached about 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, and the United States issued a record number of passports. And if you visited any popular destination over the summer, you’d probably argue it was more crowded than ever. So maybe it’s time to look at places that are still largely undiscovered, or alluring in the offseason, or frequently overlooked for their larger first cities or ...

With international tourism nearly back to normal levels, it’s time to think a little differently about destinations. Here are 24 ideas for 2024.

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