Tag: Photo of the day
Holy Mausoleum
Some Chinese tourist visiting the Apaq Khodja Mausoleum, in the Xinjiang region. Built in 1640 to be the tomb of Muhammad Yusuf, a Sufi master… [...]
Fishing in At-Bashy Valley
A women fishing in a lonely valley in the South of the Naryn region, Kyrgyzstan. In wintertime, the temperature here might drop down to -30°C and below. Credit:… [...]
Russian Style
Russian-style house, in the sunset of Karakol in Kyrgyzstan. Credit: Anir Amsky Find all of our photos of the day. You… [...]
Father and Son
In the village of Ush-Tobo, in the Alay region of Kyrgyzstan, a little boy runs to his father to get a hug. Credit: Azamat Bekzo (Kyrgyzstan) Find… [...]
Kashgar Merchant
Some merchant carrying dry fruits and nuts on his bike to get to the bazar of Kashgar in Xinjiang.Credit: The Editorial Find… [...]
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Yandex Bishkek
Yandex is a Russian-Dutch company, and taxis and transport are only a small part of the services the company offers. This driver in Bishkek’s rush hour keeps his cool… [...]
Khorezm Fortresses
View of the Khorezm fortresses at the archaeological site of Ayaz-Kala in Uzbekistan. Credit: Simon Kretschmer (Germany) Find all of… [...]
Camels in camp
Camels near adobe houses at the Ayaz-Kala archaeological site… [...]
From the Tower
From the Baiterek Tower, which overlooks the centre of Nur-Sultan, it is possible to observe the new architecture of the city, which houses palaces, administrations… [...]
A Courtyard of Creativity
In Uzbekistan, the inner courtyard of the Registan, one of the most renowned madrasas on the old Silk Road. Madrasas are Islamic schools that taught not only… [...]
Lively central square
Kashgar central square at night offers some street food and a fresh breeze after the burning sun of the day. Credit: The Editorial Find all of our… [...]