The Fergana Valley has been and still is an important crossroads for different religions, cultures, and nations. Split between Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan it shows the diversity on each side. In Uzbekistan, the Fergana Valley is home to the important medieval Silk Road stops of Andijan, Kokand, Fergana and Namangan.
Its horses were known as heavenly horses and highly valued in China for several centuries. The founder of the Mughal Empire, Babur, was born in this region. Fergana has fascinating stories to reveal and maintains its old traditions of pottery and silk production which make for interesting excursions.
