Tashkent walking route: 11 stops from museums to Chorsu
Explore Tashkent's cultural landmarks along a 31.1 km route covering the city's major attractions. This itinerary connects museums, historic squares, and architectural sites that showcase Uzbekistan's capital as a modern metropolis blending contemporary development with traditional heritage.
- Distance
- 31.1 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Arrival in Tashkent & Hotel
- End
- Magic City Park
- Stops
- 10
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Arrival in Tashkent & Hotel — Central Asian hub and Uzbekistan's vibrant capital, welcoming visitors with modern infrastructure and Soviet-era architecture blended throughout the city.
- State Museum of Applied Arts — Showcases traditional Uzbek craftsmanship including intricate textiles, ceramics, and woodwork spanning centuries of Central Asian artistic heritage.
- State Museum of the Temurids — Explores the legacy of Timurlane and his dynasty, displaying artifacts and manuscripts that shaped medieval Central Asian civilization and culture.
- Sailgokh Street & Independence Square — Tashkent's symbolic heart features independence monuments and government buildings, representing the nation's modern identity and sovereignty.
- Hazrati Imam Complex — Historic Islamic complex named after a 10th-century scholar, featuring best-preserved old Islamic architecture including Barakkhan Madrasah and the 53-meter-high minaret mosque.
- Seoul Mun & Dinner — Korean restaurant reflecting Tashkent's diverse immigrant communities and culinary influences from across Central Asia and beyond.
- Chorsu Bazaar — Historic domed marketplace where locals trade spices, textiles, and fresh produce beneath a distinctive turquoise-tiled roof since the 1800s.
- Besh Qozon Pilaf Centre — Dedicated venue showcasing Uzbekistan's national dish, pilaf, prepared traditionally in massive cauldrons using regional recipes and techniques.
- Tashkent City Mall & Park — Modern commercial and recreational complex representing contemporary urban development and leisure spaces for Tashkent's rapidly growing population.
- Magic City Park — Entertainment amusement park featuring rides and attractions that serve as popular recreational destination for families and young visitors.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Download the Yango app (owned by Yandex) for safe and fast transportation around the city. Rides cost less than €1 for short distances like 6 minutes.
- Where to stay
- Art Regency Premium Hotel offers a centered location next to Seoul Mun shopping area with quick taxi connections to major sites. Rooms are big, clean, and quiet despite vibrant surroundings.
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- Transport
- Tashkent Metro opened in 1977 as Central Asia's first metro system. Pay only 1.7 som per ride using your debit card at turnstiles. Metro runs 5:00 a.m. to 12 midnight.
- Timing
- Visit Tashkent Metro stations in late morning when less busy than late afternoon, especially for photography. Recommended stations: Tinchlick, Gafur Gulam, Cosmonar, Alisher Novoy.
- Food
- Besh Qozon Pilaf Centre is the best place to try traditional pilaf (plav). The open kitchen lets you watch cooks prepare it in huge oily cauldrons. Go early as it gets extremely busy and seating requires waiting.
- Tip
- Kukeldash Madrasah survived the 1966 earthquake that devastated Tashkent's historic center. It now functions as an active school, so be respectful and quiet inside.
- Tip
- Hazrati Imam Complex main space was closed for renovations during the visit. Check conditions before visiting. The Hazrati Imam Mosque (rebuilt in 2007) with 53m high minarets was open and accessible.
- Tip
- Sailgokh Street has many food and game stalls under trees during the day but becomes very lively in the evening. Visit at night for more activities.
- Tip
- Chorsu Bazaar vendors are not pushy and locals focus on shopping, allowing comfortable filming and observation. Climb to the top level for views over the bazaar and to buy nuts and dry fruits.
- Transport
- Roads in Tashkent are mostly wide and in excellent condition. Taxi from Tashkent International Airport to city center takes about 20 minutes in light early morning traffic.
Video on this route
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