⁠I Risked My Life on a Soviet Cable Car (Uzbekistan)

Uzbekistan Travel Vlog #6 | Riding an Old Soviet Cable Car in Uzbekistan

In this episode of my Uzbekistan travel vlog series, I head into the Chimgan Mountains near Tashkent for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: riding one of the oldest working Soviet-era cable cars in Central Asia.
It’s creaky, vintage, and full of history, a living relic that still carries locals and travelers up the mountains.

Highlights in this Uzbekistan vlog:
14-Hour Train Ride: A long overnight journey filled with authentic moments and surprising encounters.
Swiss-Style Ski Resort: Discovering Uzbekistan’s alpine side.
Soviet-Era Ski Station: Exploring a nostalgic piece of Soviet tourism.
Local Chess Game: A hilarious and unexpected match with locals.
Organic Honey & Mountain Lake: A sweet taste of rural Uzbekistan.
Chimgan Cable Car: Experiencing one of Central Asia’s oldest mountain lifts still in operation.
This episode blends nostalgia, adventure, and authentic culture, offering a glimpse into Uzbekistan’s hidden mountain life and forgotten Soviet past.

Timestamps:
0:00: 14-Hour Train Journey
1:38: Swiss-Style Ski Station
4:07: Soviet-Era Ski Station
6:38: Local Chess Game
9:16: Organic Honey & Lake
10:34: The Legendary Cable Car