Go down a mine, tour a smelting plant or see World War II-era military uniforms at the Shon-Sharaf (“Museum of Glory”) in Tashkent: Uzbekistan is touting a wide variety of new attractions as the country strives to turn itself into a major tourist destination. Starting in January 2025, the government will launch experimental initiatives to promote geological, industrial, and even military tourism, in addition to traditional Silk Road sites. A presidential plan has been published outlining the steps to be taken by the Agency for Strategic Reforms, together with the State Tourism Committee, to de…