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Things to Do in Uzbekistan

When to visit

NOT BUSYJan1°4d rain
NOT BUSYFeb4°5d rain
MODERATEMar10°6d rain
VERY BUSYApr16°7d rainBEST
VERY BUSYMay22°6d rainBEST
BUSYJun28°3d rain
NOT BUSYJul31°1d rain
NOT BUSYAug30°1d rain
VERY BUSYSep26°2d rainBEST
BUSYOct18°3d rainBEST
MODERATENov10°6d rain
NOT BUSYDec4°4d rain

Most popular attractions in Uzbekistan

Where to Stay in Uzbekistan

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Most popular day trips

Samarkand

300 km ~2–2.5h by Afrosiyob high-speed train

Iconic Silk Road city with Registan and UNESCO sites.

Chimgan & Charvak Reservoir

85 km ~1.5h by car

Mountain playground for hiking, skiing and water sports.

Shakhrisabz

320 km ~3–3.5h by car

Timurid architecture and Timur’s birthplace ruins.

Fergana Valley (Fergana/Kokand/Margilan)

330 km 3.5–4h by train or ~1h flight

Textile and ceramic centers with lively bazaars.

Bukhara

580 km ~4–4.5h by high-speed train (long day)

Well-preserved medieval city of mosques and madrasas.

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Getting there

Train stations

Tashkent Railway Station (Tashkent-1)

Afrosiyob high-speed to Samarkand & Bukhara; intercity to Fergana

Samarkand Railway Station

High-speed & intercity to Tashkent and Bukhara

Bukhara Railway Station

Intercity connections to Tashkent and Samarkand

Use official taxis or ride-hailing apps; prebook Afrosiyob trains online.

Click to get eSim for Uzbekistan

The easiest and most affordable way to get mobile internet wherever you travel.

Visa & entry

Non-Schengen
Max stay: 30 days
Visa-free access

Many EU countries, USA, Canada, UK, Japan, South Korea, Turkey and many CIS states

Visa required

Some African and Asian countries; always check your embassy/consulate

Apply for Uzbekistan e‑visa if eligible; allow a few days for processing.

Useful information for Uzbekistan

Shopping locationsChorsu Bazaar, Siab Bazaar, Kukeldash Bazaar
Nightlife locationsTashkent nightlife districts, Hotel bars in Samarkand, Bukhara evening bazaars
Popular casual restaurantsPlov Center (Tashkent), Afsona (Samarkand), Bibikhanum Teahouse (Bukhara)
Popular fancy restaurantsUpscale hotel restaurants (Tashkent), Silk Road fine dining (Samarkand)
Popular coffee shopsCoffee House (Tashkent), Caravan cafes near Registan
Tap water safe to drinkNo
Digital nomad visaNo
Best taxi appYandex.Taxi, Maxim, Express Taxi
Taxi price / km$0.5
Tourists / year6000000
Population36000000
Mobile internet speed25 Mbps
Unemployment percentage10 %
Poverty percentage12 %
Average income / month$200
Average cost of living / month$350
Hotel price / night from$25
Beer price from$1.5
Coffee price from$1.5
Street food price from$1
Restaurant meal price from$5
Local currencyUZS
Power plug typesC, F
ReligionsSunni Islam, Russian Orthodox
Spoken languagesUzbek, Russian, Tajik
EthnicitiesUzbeks, Russians, Tajiks, Karakalpaks
Political orientationAuthoritarian-leaning
Population density80 /km²
Geographical area447400 km²
Possible natural disastersEarthquakes, Drought, Floods
Dangerous animalsSnakes, Scorpions
Locations for a nice walkRegistan, Amir Timur Square, Lyabi Hauz
Public transportationsTashkent Metro, Marshrutka (shared minibus), Buses
AirlinesUzbekistan Airways, Qanot Sharq
Suggested vaccinationsRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Hepatitis B, COVID
Architecture typeTimurid Islamic, Soviet-era, Central Asian vernacular
Average beer consumption per person / year1 l
Average wine consumption per person / year0.5 l
Tipping cultureSmall tips (5-10%) appreciated
Coworking / day$6
Airbnb / month$600
1BR rent / month$250
Gym / month$25
Daily budget (backpacker)$25
Daily budget (mid-range)$60

Overview for Uzbekistan

English proficiencyBad
Traffic safetyAverage
Friendly to foreignersGood
Freedom of speechVery bad
Public transportationAverage
HealthcareAverage
EducationAverage
Power grid reliabilityGood
Crime safetyGood
WalkabilityAverage
NightlifeAverage
Food sceneGood
LGBTQ+ friendlyVery bad
Startup sceneBad
Noise levelAverage
CleanlinessAverage
Nature accessGood

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