Central Asia's bazaars are daytime institutions: bread, dried fruit, spices and meat.
Uzbekistan
- Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent: the domed hall.
- Siyob Bazaar, Samarkand: beside the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan
- Osh Bazaar, Bishkek.
- Green Bazaar, Almaty.
Practical tips
- Go in the morning; hours vary, so check before you go.
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