"The developed infrastructure of Uzbekistan will allow the traveler to easily get from Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva - the main cities on the Great Silk Road. The three cities are well connected by high-speed trains, and Khiva is connected to Bukhara by a Soviet-era train. Almost every city on this route is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has a lot to offer in terms of attractions.

The old city of Khiva, Ichan-Kala, was the first Uzbek city included in the World Heritage List. In Bukhara, do not miss the chance to visit many ornate ancient madrasahs (schools), the historical center and buy souvenirs in the ancient shopping domes. Samarkand, of course, impresses with its exquisite Registan square.

The publication notes that, In Tashkent, you can taste so many different varieties of plov, a traditional rice dish, usually cooked with lamb and grated carrots, until your pants burst at the seams".

This rating was compiled on the basis of the most famous destinations that the authors were able to visit until 2020. Preference was given to places currently open to American tourists.