Uzbekistan route: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
The interactive route covers the four main cities of Uzbekistan: Tashkent with its bazaars and parks, Samarkand with the architectural complexes of Shakhi-Zinda and Registan, Bukhara with the Poi-Kalyan ensemble and historical streets, as well as ancient Khiva with the Ichan-Kala fortress. The map shows 17 key attractions, museums, restaurants, and natural sites in the region.
- Distance
- 3123.7 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Bazar Chorsu
- End
- The Road to Bukhara
- Stops
- 18
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Bazar Chorsu — One of the largest and oldest markets in Central Asia, located in the heart of Tashkent.
- Human House Ethno Art Gallery — An ethnographic gallery featuring examples of Uzbek folk art and crafts.
- Tashkent City Park — A modern park complex in Tashkent's business district.
- Amirsoy Ski Resort — A modern ski resort in the Tien Shan Mountains, not far from Tashkent.
- Charvak Reservoir — A picturesque reservoir in the mountains at the confluence of three rivers, a popular vacation spot.
- Shah-e Zindah Complex — A necropolis featuring richly decorated mausoleums from the 9th to the 15th centuries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Registan — Samarkand's main square, featuring three majestic madrasahs from the Timurid era.
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum — The Mausoleum of Tamerlane and his descendants, a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture.
- Poyi-Kalyan Ensemble — A religious complex from the 12th–16th centuries, featuring a minaret, a mosque, and a madrasa.
- Bolo House — An 18th-century mosque with a picturesque iwan reflected in the pond across from it.
- Labi House Hotel, Bukhara — A boutique hotel housed in a restored historic home that once belonged to a Bukhara Jew.
- Xiva, Oʻzbekiston — The Inner Fortress of Khiva is an open-air museum and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Introduction
- Tashkent
- Neighborhood
- Human House Ethno Art Gallery
- Samarkand Pilaf
- The Road to Bukhara
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- A ticket to the Tashkent metro costs only 2.000 sums. The metro is one of the most beautiful and colorful in Central Asia.
- Food
- At the Chorsu bazaar, try goats (horse meat sausage) and kurt (fermented milk product in the form of balls). These are local delicacies.
- Tip
- Flatbread in Uzbekistan is a sacred product. It cannot be cut with a knife and placed face down. They are baked in a round shape, personifying the sun.
- Food
- On the second floor of the Chorsu Bazaar, dried fruits, nuts, sweets, spices and teas are sold - perfect souvenirs. Local halva is very tasty.
- Tip
- Mahala is a traditional Uzbek quarter with its own rules of neighborhood and community. A teahouse and a mosque are usually located here.
- Tip
- Human House is an ethno-art gallery with products by designers from all over Uzbekistan. Here they hold master classes in ceramics, pottery, felting wool and more.
- Timing
- The ski season in the resort of Amirsoy begins closer to the New Year. In November, you can visit the resort for walks and views.
- Tip
- Amirsoy is the largest and most modern ski resort in Central Asia. Opened in 2019, the area is over 900 hectares, the height of the trails is 1600-2300 m.
- Tip
- Tashkent City Park opened at the end of the summer of 2023. The area is 18 hectares with an amphitheater, a planetarium, a swimming pool with light shows, playgrounds for children.
- Timing
- In Uzbekistan, autumn is the best time to visit bazaars. At this time, delicious, fragrant and ripe fruits, vegetables and herbs are in full variety.
- Avoid
- Chorsu Bazaar can be quite lively and crowded, especially during the daytime hours. Be careful and attentive in a crowd.
- Food
- Uzbek tomatoes and lemons are a feature of local products that you will not find anywhere else. Pay attention to them at the bazaar.
Video on this route
UZBEKISTAN | Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva – Special Edition