Uzbekistan offers Muslim travelers the greatest Silk Road architecture on earth. Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva showcase Islamic civilization’s artistic pinnacle. See our halal food guides for dining options. Explore halal food in Uzbekistan for more information. Explore Muslim travelers for more information.
Why Visit Uzbekistan?
- 88% Muslim country: All halal
- World’s finest Islamic architecture
- Silk Road heritage: Legendary cities
- Imam Bukhari: Hadith scholar’s homeland
- Affordable: Great value
Must-See Destinations
Samarkand
- Registan Square: World’s most stunning
- Shah-i-Zinda: Necropolis of tilework
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Massive
- Gur-e-Amir: Timur’s mausoleum
- Ulugh Beg Observatory
Bukhara
- Kalon Mosque and Minaret: Historic
- Ark Fortress: Ancient citadel
- Lyabi-Hauz: Pool complex
- Covered bazaars: Traditional trading
- Madrasas: Multiple UNESCO sites
Khiva
- Itchan Kala: Walled inner city
- Kalta Minor Minaret: Turquoise
- Juma Mosque: 218 wooden columns
- Museum city: Walk through history
Tashkent
- Capital city
- Khast Imam Complex
- Chorsu Bazaar
- Modern metro stations
Islamic Heritage
- Imam Bukhari Mausoleum: Near Samarkand
- Bahauddin Naqshband: Sufi shrine
- Islamic scholarship centers: Bukhara famous
- Tilework: Finest in Islamic world
- Madrasas: Active and historic
Practical Tips
- All halal: Muslim country
- Plov try: National dish (lamb rice)
- Architecture focus: Allow time
- E-visa easy: Many countries
- Train travel: High-speed Afrosiyob
- Spring/fall best: Moderate weather
Best Time to Visit
- April-May: Spring flowers
- September-October: Harvest, mild
- Summer: Very hot (40°C+)
- Winter: Cold, clear skies