The Fergana Valley is currently one of the country's new tourist destinations and is located in the mountains of Central Asia and three regions such as Fergana, Namangan and Andijan are called the Fergana Valley and it is a densely populated area of ​​the country. The Fergana province (population 3 million 752 thousand, 2019) is the most visited region of the valley today, in order to further increase the number of tourists in this region and the tourist infrastructure is being developed. The cities of Kokand, Rishtan and Margilan are currently tourist destinations.

KOKAND

Kokand was the capital of the Kokand Khanate, one of the three Khanate in Central Asia in the 18th-19th centuries. The period of the khanate is important in the history of the modern Uzbek state and on the national borders of present-day Central Asia. It is a city with many ancient and historical sites in the Fergana Valley, which is believed by historians to be over 2,000 years old. Since ancient times, this city has been an important city for the ancient caravan routes of the Great Silk Road and is still important for modern transportation.

RISHTAN

The city of Rishtan located near the city of Kokand. Throughout the centuries, the city has served as an important military and economic stronghold. In his time Chinese, Indian and later Russian merchants stopped here for their trades. Pottery has been developed in Rishtan since ancient times. The products of the famous Rishtan potters were very popular in eastern markets. Even today, the bowls, jugs, jugs and ceramics made by Rishtan masters are well known not only in Uzbekistan, but also in other countries. There are several pottery schools here, which are always interesting for foreign tourists.

MARGILAN

Margilan is a small town that has been world famous for thousands of years for its artisans, scientists. Margilan is said to have been one of the most important cities on the Great Silk Road in the 9th century. During the khanate of Kokand in 1710-1876, the city was the strategically important commercial center of the khanate.

In addition, there is in this city Margilan a Yodgorlik artisan factory that produces national silk products of the highest quality. Margilan has always been famous for its handwoven silk, cotton fabrics and silk rugs. Today the factory is open to all tourists and they can observe the production process. The oriental-style Margilan bazaar is very interesting for foreign tourists.