You are in the Heart of Samarkand

Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of legends and glittering domes – Samarkand welcomes you with the grandeur of Registan, the aroma of bustling bazaars, and the rustle of silk. Here, antiquity meets modernity: from sunrises at Shah-i-Zinda to designer cafés tucked away in old mahallas. Follow our guide – and the city will unfold in all its splendor.

What to do?

1. Visit Registan and have a photo shoot in flowing dresses.

2. Enjoy the light and music show at Registan Square after 8:00 PM.

3. Visit the Shah-i-Zinda mausoleum complex at sunrise.

4. Explore the Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, the burial place of the great Tamerlane.

5. Visit the Hazrat Khizr Mosque and take in a panoramic view of the city.

6. Take in the scale of the Silk Road Samarkand resort and walk along the Rowing Canal.

7. See Bukhara, Fergana, Tashkent, and Khorezm all in one place at the "Eternal City" ethnopark.

8. Take a photo on the terrace of the Bibikhanum Hotel, capturing the domes of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque.

9. Visit the Afrasiyab archaeological site and museum.

10. Wander through the old mahallas (neighborhoods) – or better yet, stay in one of the hotels located there.

11. Stock up on souvenirs and treats at the Siab Bazaar.

12. Stroll along University Boulevard.

13. Visit the Handicrafts Center on Islam Karimov Street and the HAPPY BIRD gallery.

14. Find the tastiest drink at the Tasting Complex of the Samarkand Wine Factory named after M. A. Khovrenko.

15. Try your hand at traditional papermaking and relax by the riverside trees in the artisan village of Meros in Konigil.

16. Watch silk carpets being woven at the "Khujum" factory.

17. Soak in the Provence-like vibe at the Lavender Farm.

18. Attend the immersive audio performance In.visible Samarkand.

19. Touch history at the Ulugh Beg Observatory.

20. Explore the cozy house-museum of writer Sadriddin Aini.

TOP 5 souvenirs

- Paper souvenirs from the artisan village of Meros in Konigil;
- A caftan from HAPPY BIRD;
- Skullcaps, robes, and bags from local brands;
- A handmade Christmas ornament or miniature from local ceramicists;
- A painting in calligraphy style.

What to taste

- Samarkand flatbread;
- Samarkand-style plov;
- Sazan (carp fish);
- Samsa from the famous samsa bakeries on Kokand Street.