Explore Uzbekistan

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Moynak
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Moynak

Moynak

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Termez
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Termez

Termez

Perched on the Amu Darya facing Afghanistan, Termez concentrates two millennia of history: Kushan Buddhist monasteries, Hellenistic ruins, and Islamic necropolises set within an arid steppe landscape.

tersak
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Tersak

tashkent independence square 2
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Tachkent

Tashkent

Capital of Uzbekistan and gateway to the Silk Road: Tashkent blends ornate metro stations, century-old bazaars and Timurid architecture. Here's how to explore it.

RiversHistory
shakhrisabz uzbekistan
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Chakhrisabz

Chakhrisabz

Tamerlane's birthplace and UNESCO World Heritage site, Chakhrisabz unveils Timurid palaces and mausoleums 90 km south of Samarkand. Complete guide.

ArchitectureHistory
nuratau mountain near sentob
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Sentob Village

Between the Nuratau Mountains and the Kyzylkum Desert, Sentob offers a rare immersion into an authentic Tajik village: trekking, homestay and living traditions.

HistoryVillages
samarkand registan square
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Samarcande

Samarkand

A UNESCO World Heritage site, Samarkand concentrates 2,500 years of history and some of the most stunning monuments along the Silk Road. Complete guide to preparing your visit.

ArchitectureHistory
ceramique typique rishtan
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Richtan

Rishton

In the southwest of the Fergana Valley, Rishton concentrates 2,000 artisans and 90% of Uzbek ceramics. Workshop visits, secrets of Iskor glaze.

Crafts
savitsky museum
Destination

Noukous

Nukus

Capital of Karakalpakstan, Nukus is home to the Savitsky Museum and serves as a gateway to the Aral Sea, the Khorezm fortresses, and the Kyzylkum desert.

HistoryCulture
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Marguilan

Marguilan

Uzbekistan's silk capital since the 7th century, Marguilan weaves ikat in the Fergana Valley. Workshops, bazaars and mausoleums at the heart of the Silk Road.

HistoryMarkets
desert de kyzylkum chameaux
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Kyzylkoum Desert

The Kyzylkoum Desert spans two-thirds of Uzbekistan: red dunes, Lake Aydarkul, yurts and Silk Road caravans. Our practical guide.

HistoryLakes
juma mosquee kokand
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Kokand

Kokand

Once the capital of the Kokand khanate, this historic city opens the doors to the Fergana Valley with its royal palace, its 98-pillared mosque, and labyrinthine streets frozen in time.

HistoryCulture
muhammad amin khan madrasah
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Khiva

Khiva

A legendary Silk Road city, Khiva concentrates 50 medieval monuments within its UNESCO Itchan-Kala. A practical guide to prepare your visit.

HistoryUNESCO Sites
gijduvon
Destination

Gijduvon

Just 45 km from Bukhara, Gijduvon preserves a unique craft heritage: ceramics with copper glazes, silk embroidery and fried fish cuisine celebrated throughout Uzbekistan.

CyclingHistory
vallee ferghana
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Ferghana Valley

Silk, ceramics, Khan's Palace and bustling bazaars: the Ferghana Valley is secret Uzbekistan, far from the classic Silk Road circuits.

Crafts
miri arab madrasah
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Boukhara

Bukhara

A sacred city on the Silk Road, Bukhara unveils Karakhanid minarets, Shaybanid madrasas and bazaars beneath soaring domes. Your complete guide to planning an unforgettable stay.

HistoryCulture
aydar lake
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Lake Aydar

In the heart of the Kyzylkum desert, Lake Aydar stretches across 4,000 km² of turquoise waters. Beach, yurts and starlit nights: your nomadic escape in Uzbekistan.

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