Where to go on vacation in the velvet season?
The beginning of autumn is the ideal time to enjoy the warm sea, bask in the sun and taste fresh fruits. This is also a great time for a beautiful tan and walks in the fresh air.
Azerbaijan
Velvet season Azerbaijan lasts from September to October. At this time, the air temperature even in the mountains does not fall below +15 degrees.
Baku is a popular destination for beach holidays. By mid-September, the Caspian Sea warms up well and you can enjoy sunny days. The city offers a variety of beaches: with pebbles, white sand, coniferous plantings and curative mud, as well as wild beaches for those looking for privacy.
In addition to beach holidays, Baku attracts tourists with its architecture, museums, clubs and restaurants. In the capital Azerbaijan It is worth visiting the Old City of Icheri Sheher, Fountain Square, Philharmonic Garden, Heydar Aliyev Center, Rose Lake Masazirgöl, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Mosque and Shemakhi Gate.
Russian citizens can stay in Azerbaijan without a visa for up to 90 days. Registration is required for more than 15 days. Direct flights from Moscow to Baku are available, and in September the cost of a one-way ticket starts from 13,800 rubles. Prices for accommodation in hotels - from 2 600 rubles per night for two.
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Kyrgyzstan
Velvet season in Kyrgyzstan begins in September and lasts until November. At this time, the heat subsides, and the lakes remain warm and comfortable for swimming.
Issyk-Kul mountain lake is the most popular holiday destination in Kyrgyzstan. On its banks there are resort areas Cholpon-Ata, Bosteri, Sary-Oi, Tamga, Kaji-Sai and Karakol, offering various recreation options: sanatoriums, mineral springs, water parks and attractions.
Kyrgyzstan is also attractive for lovers of mountain landscapes, outdoor activities, oriental culture and hearty cuisine. Here you can see the peaks of the Tien Shan, walk along the coast of Issyk-Kul, visit the Burana Tower, the valley of the Arslanbob River, the sacred stone Tamga-Tash, the stone caravanserai, buy souvenirs at the Zhaima Bazaar and watch the World Nomad Games.
To visit Kyrgyzstan, Russians do not need a visa, and registration is required only for a long stay of more than 30 days. Direct flights from Moscow to Bishkek are available, and in October the cost of a one-way ticket starts from 14,700 rubles. Prices for accommodation in hotels - from 2 200 rubles per night for two.
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Oman
September is the ideal time to visit Oman, as the air temperature in early autumn varies from +28 to +38 degrees.
In autumn, Oman attracts tourists with the resorts of the capital, Muscat. The most popular beaches in the vicinity of the city are Al Jissa and Kurum, but you can find less crowded places such as Al Mugsayl, Tiwi and Ras al-Hadd. In addition to Muscat, the resorts of Salala, Nizva, Sohar and Sur are suitable for recreation.
While visiting Oman, it is worth paying attention to such attractions as the Grand Mosque of Sultan Qaboos, the Nahal, Nizwa and Bahla Fortresses, Jabrin Castle, the tomb of Nabi Ayub, the Wahib Desert, the Al Hajar Mountains, the Al Balid Archaeological Park, the Al Zulfa Mosque, the Maritime Museum in Sur and the Museum of Incense Land, among others.
For Russian citizens, a trip to Oman is possible without a visa for up to 14 days with a confirmed hotel reservation and a return ticket. Direct flights from Moscow to Muscat are suspended until October, but can be reached with transfers in Yerevan, Baku, Samarkand, Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah.
In September, the cost of a one-way ticket from Moscow to Muscat starts from 24,900 rubles, and accommodation in local hotels will cost from 4 thousand rubles a day for two people.
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Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan The velvet season occurs in September and lasts until mid-October. At this time, the air temperature varies from +5 to +20 degrees.
autumn Uzbekistan This is a great opportunity to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, admire the picturesque nature, visit the colorful markets, slowly get acquainted with the ancient cities of the Great Silk Road and relax on the local lakes.
Despite the lack of access to the sea, Uzbekistan is famous for its lakes and reservoirs, there are only 500 of them. For swimming and recreation, the coasts of the Charvak reservoir, Tudakul and Aydarkul lakes, as well as the Tashkent Sea are popular. Fans of mountain resorts can go to Chimgan and Beldersay.
Do not miss the opportunity to visit the cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Samarkand, you should definitely see the famous Registan Square, the magnificent dome of the Bibi-Khanum mosque and the mausoleums of Rubahad and Gur-Emir. In Bukhara, you will be amazed by the artificial Lyabi-Hauz reservoir, Nodir-Begi madrasah, Samanid mausoleum, minaret and Kalyan mosque, as well as the ancient walls of the Ark citadel and the Bolo House complex. In Khiva, do not forget to visit the fortress of Ichan-Kala, the Ulugbek Observatory and the ensemble of Shahi-Zinda mausoleums.
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, also offers interesting attractions: the Museum of History of Uzbekistan, the State Museum of the History of the Timurid Dynasty, Kukeldash Madrasah, Amir Timur Square and the Oriental Bazaar Chorsu.
A visa to Uzbekistan is not required for Russian citizens. However, if you plan to spend more than 15 days in the country, you must register at the place of stay. In October, the cost of a one-way ticket starts from 11,800 rubles, while prices for accommodation in local hotels start from 2 thousand rubles per day for two people.
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Japan
Autumn is the best time to visit JapanEspecially in October and November. In these months, the daytime temperature reaches +25 degrees, and by the evening it drops to +17.
In early autumn, Japan Numerous national holidays are celebrated, including Momijigari, a tradition to enjoy the beauty of autumn maple leaffall. Autumn time in Japan is characterized by mild and comfortable weather, ideal for walking in the fresh air.
For those who want to combine autumn walks among maples with a beach holiday, the southern islands of Okinawa Prefecture will be a great choice. Until the beginning of November, the air and water temperature here can reach +25 degrees. However, most tourists come to Japan not for a beach holiday, but to get acquainted with its cultural and historical monuments.
Be sure to visit such places as Mount Fujima and Mount Nokogiri, the Imperial Palace, Meiji and Kinkaku-ji temples, Himeji Castle, Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Sammaida rice terraces, Disneyland in Tokyo, the Sky Tree Tower, the artificial island of Odaiba and many other interesting locations.
Russian citizens to travel to Japan You will need a visa and a passport valid at least until the end of the trip. Visas are usually issued for up to 30 days. Flights with transfers in Shanghai and Beijing are available. In October, the cost of a one-way ticket from Moscow to Tokyo starts from 29,600 rubles, and prices for accommodation in hotels start from 4,600 rubles a day for two people.
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