Uzbekistan Travel Guide

Admire the stunning architecture in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Explore the spectacular city of Khiva

Meet the local camels in the Uzbek Desert

Learn about local wood carving and art in Tashkent

Explore the fascinating markets of Bukhara

Practise your photography skills on the bright blue mosaics of Samarkand

Sip tea in the ancient courtyards of Bukhara

Admire the geometric mosaics in Uzbek architecture

Taste local spices in the Silk Road city of Bukhara

Browse the colourful fabrics at Bukhara's exotic markets

Enjoy local street food like delicious pilaf

Stroll between the pretty blue walls of Shahi Zinda Mausoleum

Soak up the views over Khiva city in Uzbekistan

Hike in the hills surrounding Tashkent

Enjoy the views over Lake Chaarvak near Tashkent

Admire the intricate mosaics of Registan Square in Samarkand

Dig into the pillowy soft bread in Uzbekistan

Admire Uzbekistan's spectacular architecture

Stroll through Registan Square, the heart of old Samarkand

Soak up the views over Registan Square in Samarkand

Nestled in the heart of Asia lies Uzbekistan, a large country on the fabled Silk Road that has been home to a fusion of cultures, cuisine and people for thousands of years. With iconic cities, vast deserts and towering mountains, you'll find Uzbekistan to be full of interesting history, exquisite architecture and delicious food.

Admire the bright blue mosaics of Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Registan Square in Samarkand, explore the bazaars and minarets of Bukhara and stroll through the fortress in Khiva. Get off grid with a visit to the vast desert to stay in a yurt and hike through the lush mountains of Zaamin National Park. Tuck into shashlik kebabs, plov and manti dumplings with pillowy Uzbek bread in Tashkent and learn about Soviet art at the Savitsky Museum in Nukus.