Places to Visit in Andizhan, Uzbekistan, Asia

Places to Visit in Andizhan, Uzbekistan, Asia

Andidzhan also known as Andijan is located in Andijan province in the eastern part of Uzbekistan. Andijan province shares its borders with Kyrgyzstan country. Andijan-Say River, flows between Andizhan and Kyrgyzstan. Andizhan city covers a total area of 76 km². The coordinates to Andizhan are 40⁰47’ N and 72⁰20’ E. Andizhan city is 491 meters above sea level. The temperature in summer season touches to 34⁰C and in winter season temperature can drop to 3⁰C. The period from October to March is the most preferable time to enjoy your vacation at Andizhan.

History of Andizhan

The year 1898 witnessed the Andijan Uprising wherein the Russians residing in the city were attacked by the followers of Madali Ishan who was the then Sufi leader. When the Soviet Union was formed, the boundaries of Andizhan were modified. Andizhan became an asylum for the evacuated Russians during the Second World War.

Food and Shopping at Andizhan

In Andizhan there are restaurants catering to authentic continental and non continental cuisines. Some well known shopping centers in Andizhan are mentioned below

Central Department Store
Hamid Alimdjan Square
Zarafshan Shopping Center
Mega Planet Shopping Mall
Tashkent Shopping Center

Tourist Places in Andizhan

Bobur Square

A monument was built in this Square in memory of the great King of Uzbekistan, Zahiriddin Muhammad Babur who founded the Mughal Empire in the country, India.

Juma Mosque

This is a religious place among the Muslims where Islam religion is worshipped and preached.

Home of Akhmadbek-hadja

This structure was built in the 20^th century and is one of the oldest structures in the region.

Means of Commutation to Andizhan

Airway:

Andizhan airport has flights arriving and departing to places within Uzbekistan and places in other countries such as Moscow, St. Petersburg.

Railway:

There are train services from Andizhan railway station to far of places in Uzbekistan such as Termez, Karshi, Kungrad, Nukus, Urgench and Tashkent. There are cargo trains moving in and out of Andizhan to China.

Roadways:

Andizhan has roads reaching out to remote places in the country. The distance of Andizhan from Tashkent, the capital city of the country, Uzbekistan is 350 km.

Accommodation Options at Andizhan

Accommodation in five star hotels at Andizhan include world class amenities such as 24 hour check in and out, air conditioned rooms, sauna, amusement parks, etc., with luxury rooms that come at a price of $210 for a day. There are nice decent rooms also available in hotels for $60 a day at Andizhan. Listed below are the names of hotels at Andizhan: