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A journey through history, civilization and pristine nature
From the turquoise domes of Samarkand and the medieval lanes of Bukhara to the modern capital Tashkent and the alpine slopes of Amirsoy — five remarkable destinations along the Silk Road, planned and operated by an international DMC operating in Uzbekistan.
Samarkand
Khiva
Tashkent
Bukhara
Amirsoy
Shahrisabz
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A curated overview of the six most important destinations for travellers in Uzbekistan — capital, heritage, holy quarter, walled museum, and mountain resort. Open any card to read the full destination guide.
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE
Samarkand
Few cities in the world wear their history as proudly as Samarkand. The blue-tiled domes of Registan Square, the soaring portal of Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and the necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda have anchored caravan routes for over two thousand years. Two hours from Tashkent by high-speed train — and Uzbekistan's most photogenic destination.
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UNESCO MEDIEVAL CITY
Bukhara
Bukhara is the spiritual heart of Central Asia — a complete, UNESCO-protected medieval city of more than 140 monuments still functioning as everyday quarters. Walk from Lyab-i-Hauz to the Po-i-Kalyan complex without crossing a modern street; spend a night inside a centuries-old caravanserai. No other city in Uzbekistan feels as intact.
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WALLED OASIS · ITCHAN KALA
Khiva
Inside the walls of Itchan Kala — Khiva's perfectly preserved inner town — there are no cars and no modern buildings, only minarets, madrasahs, and slate-blue tilework that has weathered eight centuries on the edge of the Kyzylkum desert. Compact enough to explore on foot in a day, evocative enough to stay longer.
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CAPITAL OF UZBEKISTAN
Tashkent
Uzbekistan's gateway city blends Soviet-era boulevards, Timurid monuments, and a contemporary skyline of glass towers. Most international itineraries begin here — yet Tashkent rewards every traveller who stays longer with ornate metro stations, the centuries-old Chorsu Bazaar and a confident food scene rooted in Central Asian hospitality.
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MOUNTAIN RESORT · TIEN SHAN
Amirsoy
Set in the western Tien Shan range, ninety minutes from Tashkent, Amirsoy is Uzbekistan's premier alpine destination: groomed ski slopes in winter, hiking and gondola rides through wildflower meadows in summer, and a luxury hotel cluster that draws travellers seeking mountain air without leaving Central Asia.
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TIMURID HERITAGE · AK-SARAY
Shahrisabz
South of Samarkand, Shahrisabz is the green birthplace of Amir Timur and home to the monumental Ak-Saray Palace portal, Dorut Tilavat, Kok Gumbaz Mosque and quiet Timurid courtyards. It is the most meaningful day trip for travellers who want to understand the human story behind the empire.
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Modern infrastructure, restored heritage and a hospitality tradition that has welcomed Silk Road travellers for more than a thousand years.
Silk Road Heritage
A living crossroads of caravan history — bazaars, caravanserais and trade cities that connected China to the Mediterranean for two millennia.
UNESCO Heritage
Four of Uzbekistan's cities — Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and the historic centre of Shahrisabz — are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, with restoration work ongoing year-round.
Visa-Free Travel
Citizens of more than 90 countries enter Uzbekistan visa-free, including all GCC states, the EU, the UK and Russia. Other nationalities can check the official Uzbekistan e-Visa requirements before they travel.
Railway Network
Uzbekistan's railway connects the major cities reliably and in comfort. The Afrosiyob and Sharq trains both link Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara on convenient daily schedules, while domestic flights serve Khiva and Termez.
Local DMC Support
Dunya Travel operates on the ground in Tashkent — coordinating hotels, transfers, multilingual guides and 24/7 assistance for both agencies and direct travellers.
Hospitality & Cuisine
Legendary Uzbek hospitality and a cuisine built around plov, fresh tandoor bread and orchard fruit — guests are treated as family across the country.
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