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Silk Road splendour, uncrowded: turquoise domes in Samarkand, ancient Khiva, and high-speed trains linking legendary desert cities.
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Uzbekistan is the beating heart of the Silk Road, where the turquoise domes of Samarkand, the minarets of Bukhara and the walled old city of Khiva tell the story of a land that was once the crossroads of the world.
This is uncrowded, deeply rewarding travel. Legendary cities are linked by the sleek Afrosiyob high-speed rail, and Uzbek hospitality, generous, curious and warm, turns every stop into a personal welcome.
For 2026, Uzbekistan pairs heritage-led, community-focused tourism with genuine soft adventure, from ceramic and silk-weaving workshops to the shifting horizons of the Kyzylkum desert and the peaks of the Tian Shan.
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Cities and regions worth your time
3 destinations in Uzbekistan — pick a base or link them into a route.
Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Uzbekistan. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.
Curated Uzbekistan itineraries
Hand-checked places in Uzbekistan
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Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Sarhad Hotel Bukhara
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- Inner courtyard
- Oriental details
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