Uzbekistan

Central Asia

Uzbekistan

Turquoise domes of a thousand and one nights

🌤Best season

Apr–May, Sep–Oct

🛂Visa

Visa-free 10 days for many nationalities incl. China — check latest rules

📅Suggested length

6–9 days

✈️Getting there

Direct to Tashkent from Beijing / Urumqi

Uzbekistan · Highlights

Samarkand

Timur's capital and the three madrasahs of Registan Square

Bukhara

A living Silk Road museum of minarets and old-town bazaars

Khiva

The walled city of Itchan Kala at golden hour

Plov Centre

Tashkent's thousand-seat plov kitchen — pure theatre

Tours · Uzbekistan

UZB-01

Silk Road Twin Cities: Samarkand & Bukhara, 7 Days

from$1,940pp

The golden first-timer route: high-speed rail links Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara — Registan and living bazaars in one sweep.

  • 🕒 7 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Culture & History
  • Registan Square light show by night
  • Dawn at Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
  • Rooftop tea over old Bukhara
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Tashkent; old town & Chorsu Bazaar
D2Fast train to Samarkand; Registan
D3Gur-e Amir & the observatory
D4Shah-i-Zinda at dawn; train to Bukhara
D5Full day in Bukhara old town
D6Back to Tashkent; Plov Centre
D7Departure transfer

Typically included:Fast-train tickets, boutique stays, UNESCO site tickets, guide, breakfasts + two featured dinners

UZB-02

The Grand Silk Road Trio incl. Khiva, 9 Days

from$2,840pp

The 7-day route plus Khiva, capital of ancient Khwarezm — with a night train across the Kyzylkum. All three Silk Road icons collected.

  • 🕒 9 Days
  • 👥 Small group 8-16
  • 🧭 Culture & History · Photography
  • Sunset on Khiva's city walls
  • A night train across the desert
  • Flight from Urgench to skip the long drive
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Tashkent
D2Tashkent metro murals & museums
D3Fast train; Samarkand day one
D4Day trip to Shakhrisyabz
D5Bukhara old town
D6Night train to Urgench
D7Full day in Khiva
D8Fly back to Tashkent
D9Departure transfer

Typically included:All transport (fast train + night train + domestic flight), hotels, tickets, guide, breakfasts

UZB-03

Little Silk Road Artisans: Family Edition, 8 Days

from$2,260pp

A private family route: pottery, woodcarving, plov and tandoor workshops back to back — kids earn certificates, parents shop the bazaars.

  • 🕒 8 Days
  • 👥 Private 2-6
  • 🧭 Family · Culture & History
  • Rishtan ceramic-village workshop
  • Tandoor bread & plov masterclass
  • Making lagman noodles at a family guesthouse
Route at a glance ↓
D1Arrive Tashkent
D2Craft museum + funfair
D3Fast train to Samarkand; observatory class
D4Mulberry-paper workshop
D5Bukhara woodcarvers & coppersmith lane
D6Village visit & orchard picnic
D7Return to Tashkent
D8Departure transfer

Typically included:All workshop materials, private car, family rooms, bilingual family guide

FAQ

Is Uzbekistan visa-free for Chinese citizens?

Yes — 10 days visa-free for ordinary passports; e-visa is available for longer stays. Please confirm the latest policy before booking.

How do we travel between cities?

The Afrosiyob high-speed train links Tashkent–Samarkand in about 2 hours; Bukhara and Khiva are served by fast and night trains.

Is it good for kids?

Very. City days are easy-paced, with pottery workshops and plov-making classes as family experiences.

Where to next?

Tell us your dates and budget — receive a tailor-made plan within 48 hours.