Top 10 Places to Visit in Central Asia and the Caucasus - Silk Road Travel Video (Documentary)

[@stefhoffer]

Did you visit Central Asia or the Caucasus? What is your favorite place?

[@a.d.y8499]

The Pamir highway seem amazing :)

[@aniime6463]

Tajikistan white marble city

[@footplus1282]

Samarkand😍

[@golibbekqodirov5487]

Tashkent visit

[@gemtajikistan]

왜 타지키스탄 두샨베시 없어

[@suzanasamsudin7414]

When its came to Bukhara, its personally mean a lot to Muslim Community. Its remind us to our honoured Imam Bukhari RA. He was born here💜 Salam from🇲🇾

[@tariqhashmi2321]

and he is buried near Samarkand. His tomb was neglected during the Soviet period but has been renovated and expanded, recently, and includes a museum housing some of his original Hadiths' books.

[@klytouch7515]

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[@klytouch7515]

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[@klytouch7515]

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[@klytouch7515]

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[@jaffarslamat879]

Samarkand is beautiful. Love Uzbekistan 🇺🇿

[@ИмяиФамилия-э3в]

Loving Samarqand Buhara Margilan Xiva Tashkent👍

[@g.ksoloranger4017]

I like 🌺 Georgia,Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan 🌹🥀🌷

[@karolinapek4461]

I had a chance to visit Uzbekistan in 2019. It was a marvelous week visiting Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. Uzbeks are absolutely delightful.

[@karolinapek4461]

I hope to go again as I really loved all the cities, especially Khiva. Next time, I want to see Fergana and the disappearing Sea.

[@stefhoffer]

Absolutely agree, it's a wonderful region with great people.

[@sevinchravshanova4861]

@@karolinapek4461 hi I'm from Uzbekistan. it is actually called Aral Sea ( Orol dengizi) 😂😂 But if you think logically not Aral but disappearing sea😭

[@utahdan231]

@@karolinapek4461 Very sad picture.

[@langlaisjean-claude9418]

j'ai aussi visité l'Ouzbekistan en 2018, c'est la traversée du désert kizilkoum de Xiva à Boukhara qui m'a marqué

[@alisherumarov1046]

10 out of 3 cities situated in Uzbekistan. Making me proud to be a uzbek. All the cities in video worth to visit. Nice chose author.

[@farzinfrank2553]

They are old Persian cities and culture.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind comment Alisher.

[@bekzodismoilov281]

@@farzinfrank2553 nope all the buildings in these cities built by Uzbeks but it doesn’t make it persian cities 😂 the buildings are combination of uzbek+islamic+persian architecture. Just because we didn’t rename the city names doesn’t make it persian lol just persian language was dominant language that time to communicate with other countries from middle to east asia but it’s doesn’t make our cities persian in terms of tajiks living there, they are refugees who escaped tajik civil war in 1992 over 1 million tajiks espaced the war and permanently residents in samarkand and bukhara oh well but you don’t care right you are just robot

[@RM-vg1mf]

@@stefhoffer unfortunately i didn't recommend Khiva why...... It's one of the ancient city of whole asia,

[@behzodmavlonov3674]

😂😂😂​@@bekzodismoilov281

[@fotimaslife3863]

I'm from Samarkand,but living in UK,Wales now.Thank you so much for wonderful video! I miss so much my city Samarkand !

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching, hope you can visit Samarkand again soon. Best wishes!

[@fotimaslife3863]

@@stefhoffer Thanks!

[@G.U.I-t3]

​@@fotimaslife3863, Are you a Tajik?

[@G.U.I-t3]

​@@fotimaslife3863Are you a Tajik?

[@shahzodnorqobilov1219]

I'm from Uzbekistan. I love my country

[@stefhoffer]

It's a really beautiful place.

[@shahzodnorqobilov1219]

@@stefhoffer thank you very much

[@khalilahmadakbary6019]

I want come in Usbekistan, I am form Herat Afghanistan

[@rihathassan3582]

I visited Samarkand about 32 times since 2006 I love this city and peoples.

[@stefhoffer]

It really is a beautiful city, are you from Uzbekistan?

[@rihathassan3582]

@@stefhoffer hello,my place of birth is Pakistan but iam living in Tallinn Estonia since 1992and have Estonian citizenship.

[@stefhoffer]

@@rihathassan3582 Nice, so you really traveled a lot. Where in Pakistan if I may ask?

[@rihathassan3582]

@@stefhoffer last month in April I was also in Samarkand and Bukhara,in Pakistan I belong to historic city multan.my real name is tahir hussain.

[@stefhoffer]

@@rihathassan3582 Very nice, I hope to visit Pakistan again soon! Take care Tahir, nice to meet you :)

[@Hodophile_Sujata]

Just been to khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent and can not agree more! Central Asia is a gem!!! Awaiting the winters to pass quickly so that i resume my remaining journey…. Ur video is very nice and gives the exact info needed :)

[@stefhoffer]

Safe travels, glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@bekzodismoilov281]

My top 3 are: - Uzbekistan for it’s rich history - Georgia for it’s unique culture - Kyrgyzstan for it’s breathtaking nature The rest countries can be found in these 3 countries in case if you are short in time

[@wojs2401]

I love it, been to Uzbekistan, Kyrgystan, Mongolia, 3 x Georgia, Armenia. Maybe next time again?!

[@stefhoffer]

Good luck, it's a fascinating region!

[@МиркаримжонИсматов]

I'm from Bukhara. Bukhara is very beautiful and quite city. I love my hometown. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, I really enjoyed Bukhara, a beautiful city indeed.

[@deepakvarghese7619]

The way you caputred central Asia is like a peacefully flowing river....muscics... everything was overwhelming.....it was a feeling...great experience in life.....thank you🙏

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words Deepak, best wishes :)

[@RyanShirley]

Wow, amazing video Stef! That’s amazing you’ve been to all of these countries! Such fascinating places!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Ryan, they are such great places! You should consider them in the future :)

[@hafizqarimudassarhussainhu6967]

Whole video is Extremely beautiful. I recently visited Kyerghystan , weather is awesome.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, it's a beautiful region.

[@ДастанАйып-б1й]

В мире нет лучше той страны, чем солнечный чудесный, прекрасный и любимый всеми Қазақстан!!! Это, конечно, нужно посмотреть и повидать! Его нельзя сравнить ни с чем и ни с кем! Единственная страна, где проживают самые лучшие и самые красивые девушки в мире, и самые воинственные, храбрые, симпатичные, к тому же добрые сердцем джигиты в мире! Одних боксеров чемпионов в мире не сошчитать и не сравнить ни с кем! Жаса түріктер! Жаса сүйікті Қазақстан Республикасы!

[@zarifaruzieva]

Very informative and beautiful video. Loved seeing my city Samarqand and your video making me miss there so much ❤️

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words Zarifa. Wish you can visit again soon :)

[@kdeepsingh153]

❤️

[@kdeepsingh153]

Where from you

[@Hlanzara]

Marvelous Uzbekistan: Samarkand, Ferganá, Buhará… Khiva is also one top destinations. Congrats for this great video.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words, it's truly a beautiful region.

[@amitdhar3668]

Nice video. I am eager to visit Samarkand, Bukhara and drive through Pamir Highway. Thanks for growing my interest for a geography I was less aware of.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your comment Amit. It's really a remarkable region in the world. Hope you can visit in the future, good luck :)

[@chietbrink3977]

What a great video again ! I am always surprised how you show us not only beautiful images but also how people live and work in their daily life in all those different countries ! Thank you.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching again! It's such a beautiful and interesting region to visit, and a lot of daily life takes place on the street :)

[@arylovessway]

Love Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@normanjones7254]

Fascinating, reminds me of my history lessons. Dying to visit the old Silk Road and much more

[@stefhoffer]

Hope you can soon :)

[@femagallanes3177]

I haven' gone such fascinating places. How I wish I can go there someday.

[@davidwhite1919]

Thanks for this interesting and well made video. I went to Samarkand and Bukhara recently - stunning architecture and friendly people. 40 years ago I was in Tbilisi, Yerevan and Baku - all have changed a lot since then.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words David. I can imagine things look very different these days. I trust you had a wonderful time in Uzbekistan.

[@kutnahora100]

My dream destination would be Central Asia....I am just fascinated with the region and its people...

[@marajalbahrain6430]

Excellent and Stunning V log ... I love Bukhara, one day must vist.. Appreciations, from UK

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@ms0507]

awesome places , very beautiful. central asia is full of history.

[@RogerMillerInVA]

What a beautifully produced video. This is top-grade videography!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words Roger!

[@advantechassociates3077]

Thanks a lot for this enchanting travel to marvelous Central Asian continent. Enjoyed your fabelous description of this wonderful world which has Centuries of Heritage and peaceful co existence. May Allahapak protect them forever Aameen

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching and your kind comment. Completely agree.

[@utahdan231]

My favorite part of the world. The architecture is awesome.

[@Zenzonevibezzz]

Beautiful countries! Love Canada 🇨🇦 ❤

[@stefhoffer]

Absolutely, a fascinating region.

[@MJ_123]

MASHA ALLAH !!!! All places are beautiful and enchanting. Their natives are blessed so much with peaceful life which has become a fairy tale for the countries of South Asia 😒.

[@stefhoffer]

It's a unique region in the world really.

[@reelhappytravellers2691]

One word for this video, stunning.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for your kind words, it's also a stunning area to visit :)

[@zr1114]

Simply incredible. I learned so much from this video, my next destination will be Central Asia!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Bilal, safe travels!

[@a.d.y8499]

What a spectacular video and amazing area! Seems to be one of the most interesting places to visit. thanks for sharing!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching Adi, it's really a unique area to visit :)

[@romulojereza6402]

,,amazing place to visit

[@stefhoffer]

Indeed, I think so too.

[@lehergupta2541]

I want to visit the central Asia. After watching your video, Got a boost up.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you, hope you can in the future. Safe travels.

[@marg7887]

There are so many beautiful places and experiences that we have not been. Thx for sharing !

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching!

[@skawilliams]

Thanks for sharing! The world sure is a big place

[@stefhoffer]

Absolutely, thanks for your comment!

[@shqip_sumejja]

Uzbekistan is my favourite Central Asian country ❤️ Uzbeks are friendly and Uzbekistan has a big part of Islamic history

[@stefhoffer]

Definitely agree, a very friendly country :)

[@thewalkstreet9423]

Watching from Cambodia 🥰🇰🇭

[@stefhoffer]

Hope you liked it Run :)

[@shadowboxer2747]

These are just truly amazing places that i wish to visit and explore .. i bet they are much cheaper than visiting europe.. will plan my trips soon.. thanks for the video .. greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@stefhoffer]

It's really a beatiful region, and many places are less expensive than Europe (but not everywhere). Take care!

[@shadowboxer2747]

@@stefhoffer thx for the reply and info

[@lifeinasia4769]

Awesome. These places are very nice and worth visiting in Central Asia. Thank you for sharing this great video! :)

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Those are beautiful places! Love watching videos like this! Perfect travel spots to use my new bento bag from Nomad Lane. Such a great bag!

[@jonam7589]

I thoriughly enjoyed it. It is good to see that the Persian architecture has survived in Central Asia. Most of the Persians were uprooted after the Mongul invasion 800 years ago, but some of the culture still remains. Just wondering why you were playing Indian musisc when there was no indian influence here?

[@stefhoffer]

I thought the sitar was also used in Uzbekistan, but maybe this wasn't the best music to pick. Thanks for watching and your comment :)

[@erz2479]

@@stefhoffer I not only see Persian but the architecture of the Turkic people who are there

[@erz2479]

I not only see Persian but the architecture of the Turkic people who are there

[@jonam7589]

@@erz2479 Yes, Turkic architecture entered in the area after the Mongol invasion in 13th century.

[@jonam7589]

@@stefhoffer yes, but where did they get it from? Let's not forget that before the Mongol invasion the entire central area was home to the Persians before they were salughtered by the Mongols. However, many aspects of the culture remained. Why do you think all those countries have "stan" at the end?

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

India and Central Asia are my two favourite places to travel through. It’s criminally underrated, every corner is spectacularly beautiful. I’m planning on making the caucuses my next trip but who knows if my plans will work out. Nice video!

[@tatayrobertvlog5305]

Nice video thanks 👍 for sharing I'm watching from Rome Italy

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching, appreciated :)

[@АкрамкулСадуллаев]

Asallamu alaykum ! Our greatest place is Samarkand ! Known as a Registan !!

[@hdn2199]

Uzbeks is a big branch of turkic. Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Urganch was built ancient uzbek peoples.

[@jamilbrugsen1362]

Uighurs and Tajiks -made a huge contribution ,after came Uzbeks

[@GT-bo3im]

Beautiful and informative video. Keep up the good work.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks!

[@Damngoodcoffee_n_cherrypie]

Beautiful video. I cannot wait to visit all of the places on this list.

[@stefhoffer]

Hope you can do it in the future, travel safely :)

[@Damngoodcoffee_n_cherrypie]

@@stefhoffer Thanks :)

[@bayezidhtanu2907]

It has almost reminded me of "Rick Steves' Europe" for some reason.

[@Hooman374]

Same 😂😂

[@Hooman374]

@nivea man ?? I was once delegate that's why it's showing unfccc Cameroon 😅😅

[@casper-z9rkls6gl]

Rick needs to do a video tour of Central Asia. He's been branching out of Europe in recent years.

[@Hooman374]

@@casper-z9rkls6gl yeah it should be RICK STEVES WORLD LOL

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot! I love Rick's documentaries.

[@MK-us2ls]

Beautiful video. You could have captured more of Afghanistan, other than Wakhan corridor. Afghanistan has extremely stunning nature.

[@stefhoffer]

Completely agree, thanks for watching!

[@nargiskhan8670]

Superb and fantastic documentary l really enjoyed it 👍

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Nargis, I'm glad you liked it :)

[@abdusalomovmarufjon]

Great content and good taste

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you

[@anupmahanta5292]

Real eye opener. Such strong flavour of history. Those exotic long standing places. You are successful. I am truly inspired. Great project done painstakingly. Thank you.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot Anup, glad you enjoyed the video.

[@manuchehrsanginov754]

Hello, Stef Hoffer. I am from Tajikistan, l am interested in the most nature. I liked teaching geography. I know English, German, Russian, Tajik and Finnish languages. Thank you for telling me about the country.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching! Best wishes :)

[@I_JUST_MADE_THE_LIST]

The background tune from 1:30 to 2:25 (and 19:56 to 21:20) made my day! Anyone knows the tune name, where it can be found?

[@francischeong1835]

Thanks for sharing mate. Hope to visit Samarkand, Bukhara and Kyrgyzstan one day.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching, they are beautiful areas, I hope you can too :)

[@corabainendean]

loved this video! thank you!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmarkey5946]

This Region's potential for development is off the hook the mineral resources alone in the area that's my main interest topography excellent video

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot James!

[@arnaudnilwik]

Awesome work. Wonderful and beautiful!!!

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Arnaud!

[@jerusalembible]

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for watching!

[@Helal-Poland]

Thanks for posting such an informative article on Central Asia.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your comment!

[@TravelTourTaste]

hello my friend we hope all is well. we are hoping to visit the south of Asia this year we have booked a 19-day adventure travelling to 5 different places in Asia we cant wait to see this part of the world Thanks for sharing and we hope to get there soon,. Love and Light Sarah and Glenn

[@victoriaromanenko9733]

Beautiful filming of the beautiful countries. Thanks a lot for this video.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words

[@rifasworld9204]

Masha allah

[@The_Purple_side]

Absolutely amazing ❤️ respect your efforts and u made think to plan and visit these places thank you so much x

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for watching, and your kind comment.

[@behzodmahkamov5104]

Assalomaleykum. Turkiy xalqlar o'z ona tilida Kommentar yozishsa ham, tarjimonsiz tushunamiz bir birimizni. To'g'rimi mani Turkiyam, Qozog'istonim, Ozarbayjonim, Qizg'izistonim, Uyg'uristonim! O'zbekistondan salomlar.

[@md.moinulislam9467]

MASHAALLAH khub valo video.....

[@meirambekteacher8560]

I coundnt see a beautiful city Almaty in ur top 10. It is worth visiting my city Almaty

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks Nasser :)

[@dzinzinteriors9300]

truly wonderful video

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you :)

[@behzodmahkamov5104]

O'zbekistondan hammaga salomlar. Men albatta butun markaziy osiyo va kavkaz davlatlarini aylanib chiqishni re'ja qilmoqdaman, onam bilan birga. Qirg'iziston tog'lari, Qozog'iston Ostona shahri, Tojikiston tog'lari, go'zal sevgi va muhabbat shahri Boku, Go'zal Kavkaz tog'lari, Turkmaniston mehrli odamlari. Bularni albatta ko'rish, his qilish kerak. O'zbekistonga ham taklif qilaman. Toshkent, Samarqand, Farg'ona, Andijon, Buxoro, Xiva, bularni albatta ko'rish kerak.

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you.

[@antiwar8859]

Damn this covid & border restrictions. I would loves this journey. ❤💛 from New Zealand

[@stefhoffer]

Hopefully soon, good luck!

[@tanveeriqbal5840]

Thank you Stef Hoffer sir for making such amazing videos

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching!

[@HK-lk3sd]

Your videos are one of best I have ever watched...

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks for your kind words :)

[@starksnorth4001]

Your videos are always awesome..... I appreciate it... The way are they protrait it is just fabulous.... I love it... All in ways.... Great.... Keep it up... Lots of love from beautiful country.... Pakistan...

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words!

[@sheikhishfaq753]

Lots of love from Kashmir....We share a Common Legacy n Culture with Central Asia through Silk road...Thanks Start Hoffer for making such a masterpiece...

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you for watching and your kind words.

[@nickkulldude]

Awesome video with stunning photography

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot!

[@hz5844]

Great video. Just please pay attention to the background music, you’ve used Indian music with Central Asian scenes.

[@I_JUST_MADE_THE_LIST]

Do you happen to know the BG music from 1:30 to 2:25? Where can I get it? It is simply heavenly!

[@hz5844]

That’s what I was referring to as Indian Music. This is the ‘classic Indian sitar’ and you can find lots of it on KZbin.

[@stefhoffer]

It was difficult to find local music, but I thought the sitar was also used in Uzbekistan. Thanks for your comment :)

[@hz5844]

@@stefhoffer Here's a link to Tajik folklore music kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqinf41tmNeHj8k

[@samalaimukhametova7290]

​@@stefhoffer, unless in KZbin not full uzbek music?(3 years ago)?🧐

[@jessieinchina1201]

Thanks for sharing this great video. You really made good documentary.

[@raybilbilodeau6767]

Your videos are absolutely fantastics…💕💫

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@Bellatutu1927]

Very nice I love it and really I would love to be there soon in Shalla👍😘

[@reyguarinnjbchannel5850]

Beautiful place

[@guayames]

Thanks for a great journey!

[@nasserahmad6866]

An excellent video loaded with helpful information thanks for hard work and keep it up bro.

[@mahfuzurrahman3619]

I am fascinated to watch such video which gave a full of inspiration. My profound thanks to you and hope to watch new videos in future on different screens.

[@stefhoffer]

Thanks a lot for your kind words, I'm happy you enjoyed the video.

[@Forgotten-Lyrics]

Amazing work

[@mamoonaskitchen4124]

Beautiful sharing.

[@shukranzahidoglu1646]

Thanks. Hi from Azerbaijan

[@SajjadKhan-gg8hp]

Great to watch this video.i am your new subscriber.

[@hamzakhan8393]

beautiful vlog, thanks for the insight!

[@nikolaibaeify]

Wonderful video! You did a great job!

[@stefhoffer]

Thank you!

[@arlynserondo4142]

Nice and educational. I hope to visit this country in the near future. In God's perfect time.

[@stefhoffer]

I hope so too, good luck Arlyn!

[@shohruhmahmudov557]

Im from fergana .❤❤❤

[@daniyaltss726]

I love u uzebkistan 👈👉form india 🇮🇳

[@milliy_gachme4110]

The most beautiful place in central Asia it's Samarkand ❤

[@stefhoffer]

It's truly a remarkable place.

[@yashwantsinghjhinkwan7496]

Stunning, oh icud hv visited.

[@jdrone]

Shooting as it is. This is a wonderful documentary.