Ferghana city is located in the southern part of the Ferghana Valley, a region called the pearl of Central Asia due to the fertility of its lands and the picturesque nature scattered throughout. Ferghana is a relatively modern city, founded in 1876, so visitors will find modern landmarks from the Soviet period of the region, and a few Islamic landmarks. Visitors come to this city in droves to relax in the lap of nature, to go on hiking trails, and to spend time with friends and families.