Destination
Uzbekistan
Silk Road cities of turquoise domes and tiled madrasas — Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva without the crowds.
Where to go
Latest Uzbekistan guides
attraction Ak-Saray Palace: Shakhrisabz Travel Guide (4.5★)
Ak-Saray Palace is a pair of colossal ruined gate towers in Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan — all that remains of Timur's 14th-century summer palace. 4.5★ (626 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Itchan Kala: Khiva Travel Guide (4.7★)
Itchan Kala, Khiva's walled inner city, is open daily 9am–7pm and is best explored early — between 9am and 11am is the calmest window, even on weekends, before tour groups fill the lanes from noon onward. 4.7★ (3,862 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Ark of Bukhara: Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Ark of Bukhara is open daily from 9am to 6pm, and the calmest time to explore its dusty ramparts is right at opening, between 9am and 10am. 4.6★ (4,842 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Registan Square: Samarkand Travel Guide (4.8★)
Registan Square is open daily 8am–8pm, and the three tiled madrasas glow best in the early morning or an hour before closing. 4.8★ (16,404 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Before you go
Uzbekistan travel essentials
Visa & entry, getting around, money, best time to visit, and emergency numbers — with official sources.
Uzbekistan eSIM & staying connected
eSIM vs pocket WiFi vs roaming, local networks, and setup steps.