Silk Route journey: Western China, Kyrgyzstan & Uzbekistan
China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan vacations 2020 & 2021
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Landlocked Uzbekistan is a hinterland of inhospitable desert, and yet it has produced works of such architectural sumptuousness and skill, they’ve beguiled visitors and itinerants for centuries — and they continue to do so. Whether you visit Uzbekistan as part of a longer journey retracing the Silk Route, or as a standalone destination, our specialists will talk you through the country’s primary points of interest. They’ll weave their knowledge of its backstreets, museums, Soviet relics and Islamic sacred sites into your own tailor-made Uzbekistan itinerary.
The triptych of madressehs (Islamic schools) gracing Registan Square in the historical city of Samarkand is likely to form the climax to your vacation in Uzbekistan, and our specialists will help you make the most of your visit here. You can complement this with exploring Khiva’s city walls, Tashkent’s teahouses and Bukhara’s marketplaces. Our specialists can also point you toward half-forgotten, lesser-known places: ruined mud-brick fortresses marooned amid desert sands, and once-powerful port towns.
The triptych of madressehs (Islamic schools) gracing Registan Square in the historical city of Samarkand is likely to form the climax to your vacation in Uzbekistan, and our specialists will help you make the most of your visit here. You can complement this with exploring Khiva’s city walls, Tashkent’s teahouses and Bukhara’s marketplaces. Our specialists can also point you toward half-forgotten, lesser-known places: ruined mud-brick fortresses marooned amid desert sands, and once-powerful port towns.
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Suggested Uzbekistan tour
This sample tour will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Uzbekistan, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your tour will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
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Best time to visit
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Guides to Uzbekistan's regions
To help you decide where to focus your time in Uzbekistan, our region guides describe the areas that you're most likely to visit when traveling. Each guide highlights the types of experiences the region can offer.
Uzbekistan in pictures
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Visit the Mosque of Bibi Khanym in Samarkand -
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Watch the artisans in their workshops in Khiva -
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Explore the Silk Route cities -
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Take in the sights of Bukhara -
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Admire the views from Ferghana Valley -
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Enjoy time in the markets and bazaars -
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Experience Uzbekistan culture
Our expert guides to traveling in Uzbekistan
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Uzbekistan. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Uzbekistan at its best.
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My travels along the Silk Route
Travel specialist Nick documented his journey along the ancient Silk Route, taking in the cultures and landscapes of China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, from the Gobi Desert to the beautiful mosaic buildings of Samarkand’s Registan Square.
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The Silk Route, unpacked: highlights of Central Asia
The Silk Route spans a vast area of the globe from China to Uzbekistan. Here, Silk Route specialist John explains why you should focus your energies on Central Asia, and why this region is so fulfilling to explore.
