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• Tashkent Tashkent blends Silk Road history, colourful markets, Soviet modernism and Uzbek cuisine, with grand squares, ornate metro stations and mountain escapes.
• Samarkand Samarkand, Uzbekistan, brings Timurid architecture, Silk Road history, blue-tiled monuments, lively markets and evocative cultural experiences to travellers.
• Bukhara Bukhara, Uzbekistan: explore Silk Road history, legendary mosques, madrasas, bazaars and atmospheric old-city streets shaped by centuries of culture.
• Angren Angren, Uzbekistan: explore a coal-mining city in the Chatkal foothills, with mountain routes, Soviet-era history, local markets and railway heritage.
• Khiva Khiva reveals Uzbekistan’s walled Itchan Kala, with Silk Road history, blue-tiled monuments, traditional crafts and atmospheric desert-edge sightseeing.
• Namangan Namangan, Uzbekistan, brings together Fergana Valley gardens, historic mausoleums, lively bazaars, artisan traditions and welcoming local culture for curious travellers.

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Every region of Uzbekistan, with guides to the cities, landmarks and local highlights inside each one.

• Surkhandarya Region Explore Surkhandarya for ancient Termez, Buddhist ruins, Boysun traditions, mountain landscapes and the warm cultural character of southern Uzbekistan.
• Tashkent Region Explore Tashkent Region for western Tian Shan mountains, Charvak Reservoir, Uzbek villages, vineyards and accessible Silk-Road landscapes.
• Kashkadarya Region Kashkadarya Region brings together Timurid Shahrisabz, Qarshi's oasis heritage, mountain scenery, Silk Road history and southern Uzbek cuisine.
• Fergana Valley Explore Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley for Kokand's palaces, Margilan silk, Rishtan ceramics, lively bazaars and fertile mountain-framed landscapes.
• Namangan Region Explore Namangan Region for Fergana Valley archaeology, Chust crafts, orchard landscapes, lively bazaars and the cultural life of eastern Uzbekistan.
• Samarkand Region Explore Samarkand, the historic heart of the Silk Road, where ancient architecture meets vibrant bazaars and rich cultural traditions.

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• Ugam-Chatkal National Park Ugam-Chatkal National Park in Uzbekistan offers Tian Shan peaks, Charvak Reservoir, mountain valleys, wildlife, hiking and ski escapes near Tashkent.
• Chimgan Mountains Chimgan Mountains, Uzbekistan: alpine valleys, Charvak Reservoir, hiking, skiing, cable cars and village escapes in the Western Tien Shan near Tashkent.
• Aydarkul Lake Aydarkul Lake, Uzbekistan, pairs desert landscapes, bird-rich wetlands, yurt camps and quiet waters with excursions from Nurata and the Nuratau range.
• Teshik-Kul Lake Teshik-Kul Lake in Uzbekistan offers a remote Tian Shan escape with high-altitude scenery, mountain walks, clear air and limited visitor facilities.
• Zarafshan Range Zarafshan Range, Uzbekistan: explore mountain valleys, Omon-Kutan landscapes, Kitab geology, village culture and historic routes near Samarkand and Shahrisabz.
• Nuratau Mountains Nuratau Mountains, Uzbekistan reveal dry ridges, village homestays, wildlife, ancient springs and desert views near Nurota and Aydarkul Lake.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.8 (10,644 reviews)

  Registan Square

  Three madrasas aligned in perfect symmetry form Samarkand's Registan Square, where Timurid tilework and iwans chronicle 15th-century astronomical genius and Silk Road scholarship across an open plaza of azure eternity.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.4 (6,574 reviews)

  Chorsu Bazaar

  Where Silk Road traditions meet modern Tashkent beneath an iconic turquoise dome.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.7 (3,775 reviews)

  Amir Temur Mausoleum Gur-i Amir Сomplex

  Where Timur's legacy endures in turquoise domes and marble monuments of unmatched splendor.

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  Tourist attraction ★ 4.8 (3,137 reviews)

  Shah-i-Zinda

  Blue-domed mausoleums of Timurid splendor rise on Samarkand's hillside, where intricate tile mosaics and royal tombs channel centuries of Silk Road piety and architectural mastery.

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