- The Tashkent Metro is a subterranean art gallery—every station is unique and photos are now allowed.
- Chorsu Bazaar is a massive domed market selling spices, nuts, and bread—it's the real deal.
- The Plov Center serves the national dish in giant cauldrons to hundreds of people at lunch.
- Hazrati Imam Complex is the religious heart holding one of the oldest Qurans in the world.
- Hotel Uzbekistan is a Soviet modernist icon—great for a photo.
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When to go: Spring or Autumn
April-May and September-October are perfect. Warm days, cool nights.
Summer is scorching (40°C). Winter is cold but short.
- Best: Spring/Autumn.
- Summer: Hot.
- Winter: Snow possible.
Getting there: Taxi
Tashkent International (TAS) is close to the city. Yandex Go is the best way (avoid taxi touts).
There are buses, but taxis are very cheap.
- Taxi: Yandex Go.
- Airport: TAS.
- Train: Central Station.
Where to stay: Near Amir Timur
Stay near Amir Timur Square or a Metro station.
There are grand Soviet hotels and new international chains.
- Center: Amir Timur.
- Metro: Convenient.
- Budget: Hostels.
What to see: Metro and Bazaar
Ride the Metro (Kosmonavtlar station is cool). Visit Chorsu Bazaar.
See the TV Tower. Walk in Broadway (Sayilgoh Street).
- Metro: Art.
- Chorsu: Market.
- Hazrati Imam: History.
- TV Tower: Views.
Food: Plov and Shashlik
Plov is lunch. Shashlik (kebabs) is dinner. Samsa (meat pastry) is a snack.
Lagman is noodle soup. Tea is served with everything.
- Plov: Rice feast.
- Shashlik: Meat.
- Samsa: Pastry.
- Tea: Green/Black.
Getting around: Metro and Yandex
The Metro is cheap and beautiful. Yandex Go is very affordable.
Traffic can be heavy.
- Metro: Must do.
- Taxi: Yandex Go.
- Walk: Wide avenues.
Budget: Cheap
Uzbekistan is very affordable. Food and transport are cheap.
Hotels are good value.
- Food: Cheap.
- Metro: Pennies.
- Hotels: Value.
1 Day in Tashkent
Morning: Hazrati Imam Complex. Chorsu Bazaar.
Lunch: Central Asian Plov Center.
Afternoon: Ride the Metro stations. Amir Timur Square. Hotel Uzbekistan.
Evening: Dinner on Broadway.
- Morning: Old City.
- Lunch: Plov.
- Afternoon: Soviet/Modern.
- Evening: Stroll.
FAQ
Is it safe?
Yes, very safe. Police are visible.
Do I need a visa?
Many countries are visa-free now. Check your status.
Can I take photos in the Metro?
Yes! The ban was lifted in 2018.