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Uzbekistan

The heart of the Silk Road.

Uzbekistan holds the three great Silk Road cities — Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva — with their blue-tiled madrasas and the Registan square.

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Best time to visit Apr – May, Sep – Oct

Time zone GMT +5

Currency UZS (so’m)

Visa Visa-free 30 days

Flight time 7 – 9 hrs via a connection from Vietnam

AI summary

Uzbekistan works over 7–10 days: Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva, now linked by the Afrosiyob high-speed train. April–May and September–October are best.

Uzbekistan at a glance

Population 36 million people

Area 448,978 km²

Capital Tashkent

Currency UZS (so’m) Uzbekistani So’m

Language Uzbek Russian widely used

Climate Dry continental hot summers, cold winters

Visa 30 days visa-free for over 90 nationalities

Driving side Right

Power socket Type C, F 220V – 50Hz

Uzbekistan destination location

6 mapped locations

The Registan, Samarkand Three tiled madrasas around one square, the emblem of Central Asia.

Shah-i-Zinda The avenue of blue-tiled mausoleums in Samarkand.

Bukhara The old town, with the Kalyan Minaret and the Ark fortress, a UNESCO site.

Khiva (Itchan Kala) The best-preserved walled city on the Silk Road.

Tashkent The capital, with its decorated metro stations and the Chorsu bazaar.

The Fergana Valley Home of Rishtan ceramics and traditional ikat silk.

Best time to visit Uzbekistan

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Weather overview

Average temperature −2°C – 38°C Wide seasonal range

Rainfall 250 mm Annual average

Humidity 35% – 65% Very dry

Sea temperature No coastline Doubly landlocked country

Travel styles in Uzbekistan

Culture The Silk Road Photography Tiled architecture Culinary Plov & Central Asian food Family For all ages Luxury Boutique stays in old houses Shopping Silk & ceramics

Signature experiences

Heritage The Registan square

Culture Bukhara old town

City breaks The walled city of Khiva

Food Cooking plov with a local family

Shopping Ikat silk workshops

Adventure The Afrosiyob high-speed train

Nature Kyzylkum desert yurt camp

Photography Shah-i-Zinda at first light

Sample itineraries

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6 days Silk Road Essentials Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara From USD 890/pax 9 days Complete Uzbekistan Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva From USD 1,390/pax 12 days Central Asia Combined Tashkent – Samarkand – Bishkek – Almaty From USD 1,950/pax

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Over 90 nationalities enter visa-free for 30 days. Vietnamese citizens currently apply for an e-visa online, usually approved in two to three working days.

How do I travel between the Silk Road cities?

The Afrosiyob high-speed train: Tashkent–Samarkand 2h10, Samarkand–Bukhara 1h30. Khiva is further, so fly or take the night train. Book seats weeks ahead.

Is Uzbekistan safe for solo women travellers?

Yes. Crime rates are very low and people are hospitable. Dress modestly at religious sites and keep the hotel registration slips.

Where should I change money?

At banks or official hotel desks, never on the street. Visa cards work in larger hotels and restaurants, but bazaars and taxis are cash only.