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4.9
- Duration
- 5–7 hours
- Tour type
- Private or group
- Starts
- Samarkand
- Runs
- Daily
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation 24 hours before
Overview
Just outside Samarkand, the charming village of Konigil is home to a unique silk paper workshop where ancient traditions come to life. Here, local craftsmen use centuries-old techniques, including water mills and handcrafting methods, to produce high-quality silk paper.
Discover the Ancient Art of Papermaking in Konigil Just outside Samarkand, the charming village of Konigil is home to a unique silk paper workshop where ancient traditions come to life. Here, local craftsmen use centuries-old techniques, including water mills and handcrafting methods, to produce high-quality silk paper. The tradition dates back to 105 A.D., originating in China and reaching Samarkand via the Silk Road in the 7th century. On this immersive tour, you’ll witness the fascinating papermaking process, from raw materials to beautifully finished products. Stroll through the tranquil workshop nestled along the banks of the Siab River, enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere, and experience a living piece of history in the heart of Uzbekistan. If you have any questions or would like to make changes, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp.
Itinerary
5–7 hours · Samarkand · Paper Factory “Konigul” · Urgut
Stop 1Plan tour
(09:00am) Optionally Samarkand – Silk Carpet Factory After breakfast depart to Silk Carpet factory. The family owned workshop unique in Central Asia offers you to experience the handmade carpet weaving process from the start to the end. The short excursion will explain the whole process of carpet making starting from the silk production techniques till fully ready carpets. Also you will reveal to yourself the handmade silk carpet buying secrets from the experts. (10:15am) Samarkand – Konigil Participate in Paper Making process and have a walk around the craftsmen’s workshop. Observe the water mills and water wheels at work and see the appearance of the silk paper and even try yourself to produce the paper in the ancient traditional way. (11:00am) Konigil------ Urgut bazaar. Visit to Urgut bazaar – famous for its wholesale market and also among the foreign visitors the Suzani market. Suzani is the handmade cloth to hang on the walls, can be used as bedcovers, table cloth, etc. Observe the market day of the local people where you can practice your negotiating skill and even improve it. Because the traders of Urgut are considered to be one the best in the region which goes back to days of the Great Silk Road where the ancestors of these people were learning the art of trading. (12:30pm) Urgut bazaar – Chor Chinor plane tree grove. Chor chinor is the grove located in the upper side of Urgut town near the Zeravshan ridge. The thousand-year plane trees are the main landmarks in this grove. The branches of the trees grew into unbelievable shapes with impressing gigantic sizes which makes then unique in this region. (01:30pm) Chor Chinor plane tree grove - Samarkand Return to Samarkand
What's included
Included
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport (sedan) covering the route: Samarkand → Silk Carpet Factory → Konigil → Urgut → Chor Chinor → Samarkand
- Pick up and Drop off
Not included
- ✘ Entrance tickets to monuments
- ✘ Guide services (optional, $40)
- ✘ Meals and refreshments
Practical information
Route
- Starts:
- Samarkand
- Ends:
- Samarkand
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation 24 hours before
Free date change
Prices
$40 per person, based on 2 travellers
Private tour · price per person
| 1 person | $80 |
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| 2 persons | $40 |
Group tour · price per person
| 3–20 persons | $30 |
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