in Uzbekistan

Fergana

The green heart of Uzbekistan's silk country, a leafy base for craft towns famed for ikat weaving and glazed ceramics.

Notable spots

Yodgorlik Silk Factory (Margilan)
Culture
Watch silk ikat woven by hand from cocoon to loom.
Rishtan Ceramics Workshops
Art
Master potters glazing in the town's famous cobalt blue.
Khudayar Khan Palace (Kokand)
History
Al-Farghoni Park
Nature

Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Fergana in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.