You are in the Heart of Tashkent

Take your time getting to know Tashkent – with a cup of tea at the bazaar, a stroll along the embankment, and history hidden behind every door. Here, you can ascend the TV tower, see the world’s oldest Quran, taste plov cooked in a giant cauldron, and hear the city speak for itself. Use this guide to discover Tashkent at its most vibrant, flavorful, and alive.

Top 20 places to visit 

1. Bargain at Chorsu Bazaar.

2. Visit the metro stations Alisher Navoi, Mustaqillik Maydoni, Kosmonavtlar, and Paxtakor – each with its own unique design.

3. See the world’s oldest Quran at the Hazrati Imam Complex.

4. Admire the snow-white Minor Mosque.

5. Visit Independence Square.

6. Go up the Tashkent TV Tower to a height of 110 meters.

7. Enjoy the evening fountain shows in Magic City Park, Tashkent City, or the Seoul Mun Mall.

8. Explore artisan shops in the Navruz Ethnopark.

9. Stroll along the Anhor embankment and watch the water cascades.

10. Discover Tashkent’s modernist architecture.

11. Join a walking tour – «Speaking Tashkent» or one by the X-places Tashkent community.

12. Visit the Center of Islamic Civilization – museum, library, and crafts center.

13. Take part in a workshop at Human House.

14. Explore the Museum of Applied Arts.

15. Visit one of the city’s main museums – the Central Exhibition Hall of the Academy of Arts of Uzbekistan or the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan (currently under renovation).

16. Try authentic plov at the Besh Qozon Plov Center or the Plov Museum, and watch how it’s cooked in giant cauldrons.

17. Attend a performance at the Alisher Navoi Theater.

18. Walk around the modern Tashkent City district with its skyscrapers and restaurants.

19. Relax in one of Tashkent’s parks – Japanese Garden, Blue Domes Boulevard, or Mustaqillik Square Park.

20. Hunt for vintage treasures or quirky finds at the Yangiabad Flea Market.

TOP 4 things to do outside Tashkent 

21. Go up to 2,290 meters at the Amirsay ski resort.

22. Admire the turquoise waters of the Charvak Reservoir, surrounded by the picturesque Chimgan Mountains.

23. Visit the Uzumfermer vineyards and learn more about Uzbek winemaking.

24. See the unique solar furnace and enjoy the view from the Institute of the Sun observation deck.

What to try?

- Tashkent-style plov;

- Tandoor-baked samsa;

- Dishes from the food rows at Chorsu Bazaar;

- Fresh fruits and berries;

- Shashlik (grilled meat skewers).

TOP 5 souvenirs

- Local designer goods from Teplo Store;

- A robe with a traditional pattern;

- Premium tea from Historia De Kubra;

- Locally patterned ceramics;

- Handcrafted candies from Qand.