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Ferghana’s bazaar is a lovely place to go, not necessarily to buy something, just to stroll around and take in the lovely bustling atmosphere. As a lot of Korean people live here, it guarantees a multicultural experience as well.
But, if you are like me, you will soon find yourself with several bags of delicious food and snacks, or sweets and pastries.
I had a lovely experience here as well, very much typical for the attitude of the locals towards foreign travellers: while I was walking along the food stands, so many of the traders greeted me with a smile and this lovely family selling sweets wanted to have a look at my camera. I let them play with it a bit and then I took a photo of all of them – and suddenly they handed me over a bag full with sweets. I wanted to pay, but they waved their hand – no, this was just a gift for me.
Uzbek hospitality, Uzbek lovely people !
I am only a bit sad that I didn’t take their adress to send them the photo. But … there is always a next time, and I definitely will return !
Updated Mar 31, 2007
Address: Bazaar - in Ferghana's centre
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The southern side of al-Farghani park is reserved for amusement. It has lots of little cafes (yes, I think they are more cafes than chaikhanas) with sunshades and tables to relax and sip coffee, tea or soft drinks and eat some snacks. People watching on the evening is fun too, as a lot of families come with their kids and play around the pool (hauz-style). There are pool billiard desks under shady trees, big chess grids and also a Ferris Wheel. This kind of amusement seems to be quite polular among Uzbek families, although most of the ones I saw did not run (maybe broken and no money to repair). The one here in Ferghana’s park was running, and so I took a ride. It was way cheap, 200 sum (would be 10 cents). And it was also fun, as I was the only one in there, and the nice wheel operator gave me some additional minutes up there to take in the gorgeous views at sunset.
But….. it is nothing for the ones overly concerned about security, as the construction looked old (photos 3 and 4). It did not break, though, while I was on it. And I won’t expect it to break in the future.
Updated Mar 31, 2007
Address: In the south of al-Farghani park, Ferghana
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Al Farghani Park is named after scholar Akhmad al-Farghani, famous teacher, scientist, humanist and philosopher. Ah, I just looked up his name in Wikipedia and found that his full name was Abu'l-Abbas Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn Kathir al-Farghani, better known as Alfraganus and that he was one of the famous Tajik/Persian astronomers of 9th century. If you want to read more about him, please see here, Wikipedia’s info for Alfraganus.
The park is located just south of the bazaar and is quite huge, with lots of shady trees and little squares and walkways, dotted with flowers. It is dominated by a memorial for al-Farghani (photo 1), which was erected to celebrate his 1200th anniversary in 1998.
When I walked around, some young guys adressed me in proper English and wanted to give me a tour through their town, and practise their English. It is safe to do it, no need to worry – the people are just nice and helpful, and as not many foreign travellers seem to come to Ferghana Valley and their town, they pick every opportunity.
Updated Mar 31, 2007
Address: South of Ferghana's bazaar
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Al Farghani Park is named after scholar Akhmad al-Farghani, famous teacher, scientist, humanist and philosopher. Ah, I just looked up his name in Wikipedia and...
Q: what is the best way to arrive from samarkand to fergana ? in the lonly planet there is no information about it.
A: Hi there!!! i think it will better if you hire a car.... i am not sure about busses or smth which will deliver you there... good luck!
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Ferghana - quiet and relaxing :-)
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