Astana , General info:
5/10

Formerly Tselinograd, later Akmola. Nowadays it is called Astana. Previously Astana was the oblast's center (administrative unit in Kazakhstan). Now it is a capital since 1997. The capital was transferred from Almaty. Since that time Astana is growing fast. It is situated on both sides of Esil river. The right bank is called old town, whilst the left bank is a new administrative center of the new capital.

Astana , Cheap stuff:
5/10

Astana is one the most expenssive cities in Kazakhstan along with Almaty (financial and cultural center), Atyrau (oil and gas capital) and Aktau (sea port on Caspian). Cheap stuff can be found in bazaars and large markets like "Eurasia", "Arman" and etc.

Astana , Food:
4/10

Eating is a problem in Astana though there are lots of cafes and restaurants. Unfortunately, most of them can not be considered to be cheap or good. Usually, food is expenssive and fairly good. A usual lunch for a person might cost starting from 1500 tenge (13 USD). And it is not a good lunch at all.

Astana , Hotels:
5/10

There are many hotels and lots are being built. Astana can boast Intercontinental hotel, Rixos President hotel and a few more 5* hotels. There are also 2-3 hotels with 4* grading. And lots of 2* hotels. But prices usually high inspite of fair service. A single room in 2-3* hotel might cost 40-50 usd. 6* hotels cost from 200 Usd.

Astana , Safety:
5/10

It is quite safe to walk in the downtown in midnight. Though it is highly not advised to walk somewhere in the suburbs. There lots of police cams and police booths all over the city.

Tashkent , General info:
10/10

The capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia, with a population of more than 2.3 million people, is a city with 20 centuries of history. First information about Tashkent (earlier known as Shash, Chach, Binkent) dates back to the 2nd century B.C. Archaeological excavations have revealed that present-day Tashkent was a site of an ancient town which has continued to exist as a developed commercial and cultural center of the East, situated in the northern part of the Great Silk Route.

Nowadays, Tashkent is a very attractive and vibrant city. The roots of the rich Uzbek culture shine through Tashkent's architecture, museums and metro stations.

Tashkent , Cheap stuff:
6/10

National Food

National Souvenirs

Tashkent , Don't miss:
10/10

Dont miss visit sights such as:

Chorsu Bazaar. Haggle till you drop in vast goods emporium

Kukeldash Madrasah. 16-th century madrasah

Khasti Imam complex. The official religious centre

Abul Kasim Madrasah. 19-th century college of a Tashkent man

Museum of Applied Arts. Represents rare ceramics, textiles, jewellery, musical instruments

History Museum of Uzbekistan. Represents national history of the country

Tashkent , Food:
8/10

The uzbek food is unique and very tasty! Some of the dishes that you have to try are the "plov", "samsa", "shaslik" and a lot more.

Tashkent , Hotels:
10/10

Hotel Intercontinental

Hotel Dedeman Silk Road

Hotel Tashkent Palace

Hotel Grand Mir

Hotel Uzbekistan

Hotel Shodlik Palace

Hotel Markaziy

Hotel Radisson SAS

Hotel Poytaht

Hotel Grand Orzu

Hotel Orzu

Tashkent , Safety:
10/10

Uzbekistan is the most safe place in CIS. As there are many security workers and police patrols the city.

But not only police and security workers are the reasons of safety,Uzbek People are very friendly to foreigners, the reason is that more that 70 nations live in peace and tolerance.

Also as a guest in Uzbekistan you will be accorded much respect and shown great hospitality, for local families gladly seize the chance to welcome new friends from abroad.