Faizabad Historical Museum
The State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites of Faizabad District includes 15 objects, among them 7 historical monuments, 2 architectural monuments, and 6 monumental ones. Many of these ancient artifacts are kept in the local historical museum. These include the "Royal Copper Bowl," a "Stone Axe" from the 3rd millennium BC, a "Hunting Stone" from the 2nd millennium BC, a "Braided Stone" from the 2nd century BC, and a black marble plaque with a two-line Arabic inscription in the center. The museum's valuable items also include an iron pot from the 15th century, copper and bronze coins from the Samanid, Ashkanid, and Kushan periods, ceramic water pipes from the 9th-10th centuries, and more. The museum also houses manuscripts by world-renowned scholars such as Hafiz, Saadi, Mawlana Abdurrahman Jami, as well as manuscripts like "Durr-ul-Ajaib," "Kafiya," "Surahu Kuroh," "Maslak-ul-Muttaqin," and "Anwari Suhaili."

Guests are Always Welcome in Faizabad
The residents of Faizabad, like those in other regions of Tajikistan, are kind, hospitable, and always ready to welcome guests. The district has 2 hotels, both offering all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Prices are quite affordable: in the "Mazmuni Aziz" hotel, it is 120-150 somoni per night per person, and in the "Siyavush" hotel, 150-170 somoni. In the village of "Chashmasor," tourists can spend an unforgettable summer night camping, gazing at the stars in the clear sky. Each village has service points and medical facilities. Of course, guests will not have any issues with food. There are 11 restaurants and teahouses where visitors are offered delicious dishes. Traditional plov with an unforgettable taste can be enjoyed at the "Navruz" teahouse. Fresh salads, juices, and of course, excellent plov "Yak ba yak" (translated as "1 to 1" - 1 kg of rice with 1 kg of meat cut into cubes) are offered to guests at the "Zafar" restaurant. Breakfast, as is customary, in teahouses includes Eastern sweets, environmentally clean honey, sour cream, and milk. All of this can be tasted at the "Jamshed" teahouse. Faizabad is famous for its juicy, delicious apples. In any village, you can find apple orchards where the branches are bent down to the ground under the weight of ripe apples.

The Magical Art of Basket Weaving
The basket weavers of Faizabad are renowned throughout Tajikistan. Their products include vases made of thin twigs, woven dishes, and baskets of all shapes and sizes. Local craftsmen, along with their families, create unique works from ordinary willow branches. A tall, golden-yellow vase surrounded by woven dishes made from willow twigs, along with dozens of baskets of various shapes and sizes, are all offered to buyers. While previously only foreigners showed interest in these baskets, now more Tajikistanis are eager to acquire woven items made from willow twigs. Willow twigs, depending on the tannins they contain, can have a wide range of colors: brown, golden, lilac, pink, and even purple. Almost every type of willow tree (zarbod, surkhbod, or siyohbod) is suitable for weaving. The only important thing is to collect the branches correctly and prepare them for further work. Branches should be harvested in late autumn, in November, or early spring because, at this time, sap flow in the tree stops. Unpeeled branches are used to weave firewood baskets, fences, and gazebos. Peeled branches are used to create more delicate items like vases, home furniture, and small baskets. Each item radiates warmth and seems to carry the positive energy of the sun as well as the warmth of the craftsman's hands.

Centuries-Old Traditions
The Tajiks have preserved many ancient traditions and customs of their ancestors. These include folk folklore, songs, dances, and of course, sports games. Faizabad is known for its stage masters - singers, theater actors, film artists, and poets. Artistic collectives, cultural figures, and athletes of the district traditionally actively participate in many festive events. One of the brightest holidays during which masters perform is the spring New Year - Navruz, or the Day of the Spring Equinox. Tajikistan initiated the inclusion of this celebration in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Thus, March 21 was declared International Navruz Day by the UN. While many holidays are gradually fading in certain regions, Navruz remains a truly national celebration. Preparations for Navruz begin in advance. Among other things, clothing is prepared for the holiday - both adults and children should wear new or at least festive attire. During these days in Faizabad, many gather in squares to see colorful performances with musicians, singers, and dancers. In the villages, various sports competitions, horse races, the release of doves, and the flying of kites are organized at this time. On this day, there should be 7 dishes on the table, the names of which start with the letter "S" – this includes sumanak, which is made from sprouted wheat, flour, and butter, sambusa – puff pastries with greens or meat, sabzi, meaning vegetables, and much more, as well as 7 dishes starting with the letter "Sh."

How to get to Faizabad
To reach Faizabad, travelers should first make their way from the airport or any other location in Dushanbe to the Eastern Terminal, situated toward the eastern gates of the capital. The estimated fare for a city taxi from the airport to this terminal is approximately $2 to $3. At the Eastern Terminal, there are designated stands for taxis and minibuses that provide transportation to various eastern regions of the republic, including Faizabad. As of 2024, the fare for a seat in a taxi to Faizabad is around $2-3. The distance from Dushanbe to the center of Faizabad is approximately 54 kilometers.