Thursday, 20 June 2019

UZBEKISTAN BAZAARS& MARKETS

1. CHORSU BAZAAR
Tashkent's most famous farmers' market lies in the middle of the city shaded by a giant green dome. It is a MUST visit place. Despite the language barrier, you must not be afraid to experience the delightful city that has been the Uzbek culture which has been preserved for more than 100 years. The unique complex accommodates the breadwinners of the city from different parts of Uzbekistan providing from daily necessities to handmade souvenirs. Do not leave the bazaar without getting the ripe melons, brightly -fleshed pomegranates or aromatic persimmons. Also, you will find embroidered kaftan skull and wood carving souvenirs to bring home.

Location L Zarqaynar Street / Chorsu Metro Station
Opening  Hours : 10am - 3pm

2. BEK BARAKA WHOLESALE MARKET
Slightly sided out of town, it is known as a wholesale clothes market and is one of the newest bazaars in Tashkent where everything is at very reasonable price.

The first pavilion , consisting of 275 shops sells food products, the second pavilion with 350 shops sells industrial products and the third pavilion which includes 200 retail outlets offer home appliances and consumer goods.

Location: Tashkent Ring Road, Tashkent
Opening Hours : 8 am - 5 pm ( Monday - Thursday)

3. ALAY BAZAAR
Inaugurated 150 years ago, it is the most advanced bazaar in Tashkent and is located close to the Amir Temur Square in the very center of Tashkent. Besides famous fruits and vegetables in the bazaar, you will also find a vast variety of meat and poultry as well as milk products.There are plenty of shop lots and branded boutiques around Alay Bazaar.

This is certainly the least noisy and crowded bazaar in the city. Great interest for tourists as you can get closer to the everyday life of Uzbek people.

Location : Amir Temur Street , Tashkent/ Abdulla Qodiriy Metro Station
Opening Hours : 10am - 2pm

4. ASKIA FARMER'S MARKET
Tashkent's most famous farmers ' market lies in the middle of the city shaded by a giant green dome. It is a MUST visit place. Despite the language barrier, you must not be afraid to experience the delightful city that has been the Uzbek culture which has been preserved for more than 100 years. The unique complex accommodates the breadwinners of the city from different parts of Uzbekistan providing from daily necessities to handmade souvenirs. Do not leave the bazaar without getting the ripe melons, brightly -fleshed pomegranates or aromatic persimmons. Also , you will find embroidered kaftan skull and wood carving souvenirs to bring home.

5. YUNUSABAD FARMER'S MARKET
Yunusabad Bazaar ( Yunusobod dehqon bozori) is located in one of the most densely populated districts of Tashkent - Yunusobod and close to Tashkent TV Tower and MegaPlanet shopping Mall. Like all local bazaars of Tashkent , Yunusabad offers buyers fresh fruits and vegetables all year round, as well as many species of fish, cereals and of course, the pearl of each market- stalls full of nuts , dried fruit and oriental spices.

street address : Usman Nasir street

Any time of year has its own seasonal products. In the spring bazaar is packed with strawberries, cherries ripening , new potatoes and greens. In the summer stalls are crammed with all kinds of fruit.
autumn - time of fish and vegetables and fresh and dried grape ( raisins).
Bazaar has a whole department of  meat products , where you will find lamb, beef streaks and chops for barbecue, as well as chicken and much more. At the entrance, lavored cakes of different kinds and various types of traditional samsa are sold.

Street address :Yunusabad-3
Opening hours : Mon - Sun 0600-2000

6. FARKHAD FARMER'S MARKET
Farkhad Bazaar is located in one of the most densely populated districts of Tashkent- Chilanzar. None
of oriental bazaar is complete without an abundance of fresh produce, a variety of different cakes, colourful and luscious spices, as well as an integral part of the trade- the seller.

Farkhad bazaar is no exception to the rule. Here you will find exclusively offers and if you are in the mood then bargain with pleasure. The most interesting place in Farkhad farmer's market is colourful and fragrant rows of oriental spices. And there should be an experienced cook to choose the spices

Another place that distinguishes the Oriental Bazaar from the European market is a section of dried fruits and nuts. Anyone who has ever visited the bazaar, did not leave without buying some selections of dried fruits. Whole mountains of dried fruits and nuts , will not leave you indifferent.

Street address: Farkhad Street
Opening hour : Mon -Sun 0700-2000

7. KARAVAN BAZAAR
Once the Karavan bazaar ( Urikzar) was the cheapest food market in Tashkent. Now the prices become equal. This market is used mainly wholesale buyer ( dealers). It should be noted that the market itself is divided into several sectors: construction , food , machinery and electronic sector, carpet and clothing.

With its size caravan market is unique in Tashkent . You take a whole day just to bypass the food sector with numerous slides of rice, cabbage , watermelons and melons. In this market you can buy everything for the home, so it is very popular among the townspeople.

Opening hours : Mon -Sun 0600-1800

8. KOYLUK WHOLESALE MARKET
Koyluk market consists of 2 sections, food and clothes. This is a huge market , where most of the townspeople gather in Tashkent to make their purchases. Koyluk is the wholesale market. However,
you can make retail purchases. The market is not only famous for its cheap agricultural products , but also Korean salad prepared and sold made the market popular. Bazaar itself lies on the banks of the river Chirchik, on the outskirts of Tashkent.

Street address : Fergana Yuli Street
Opening Hours : Mon - Sun 0600-2000

9. MIRABAB FARMER'S MARKET
At the Mirabab Bazaar, you will find a huge variety products, from clothing to all sort of fruits and vegetables for which Uzbekistan is so famous. The fruits are very sweet and have natural taste , unlike those found in your local grocery store.
Also known as GOSPITALKA, it is one of the central bazaars in Tashkent. It is located close to Holy- Dormition Cathedral and near to Grand Mir Hotel. The story of the bazaar goes back to the middle of the XIX century. On the site there was a military hospital of the Russian troops and there was set up a little market, where the Russians purchased oriental dishes and sweets.

A calling card, a distinctive feature of the bazaar is a light green canopy that covers the whole of the market , protecting against heat in summer and giving shade to traders and visitors to the market and in winter from snow and rain.And this green " umbrella" , gives a special comfort of the market in which there is always a kindness and a brisk trade. along with farmers ' section, there are lots of shops in and around Mirabad Bazaar in Tashkent.

10. CHILANZAR CLOTHES MARKET ( HIPPODROME) 
The largest covered, crowed and famous market in Tashkent is located far from the center. As well as fashionable and cheap clothing . It's also great for household goods. Practice your haggling skills at Hippodome bazaar. The name comes from the horse riding place which is located near the Bazaar. The market is mainly known for a large range of goods and cheaper prices. In Hippodrome market, you can buy a relatively inexpensive children's toys, appliances , household products , clothes and many more things . The market is huge and takes many hours to see the whole market.

The Chilanzar Clothes Market is split into 3 zones which makes it easier to orientate oneself in such a large market. there are a section of national fabrics of various colors, section of carpets and household accessories, department of clothing and footwear. The clothing section consists of 2 parts , called Korean and Uzbek market. The difference from each other is the price. If the Korean side of the clothes are expensive, the Uzbek market offers clothes much cheaper. What else makes the Hippodrome a popular market is its location. The Bazaar is close to another huge markets -Abu Sahiy and Bek Baraka.

street address : Bunyodkor avenue
Opening hours : Tue- Sun 0900-1800

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