The word Samarkand, for many, conjures up exotic images – from majestic blue tiled mosques to fragrant spice markets. Located in east-central Uzbekistan, it is one of the oldest cities in Central Asia ...

22:42, Sat, Sep 14, 2024 Updated: 13:41, Mon, Feb 17, 2025 A previous version of this article incorrectly reported the distance between Tashkent and Samarkand as 2,548 miles. In fact, we understand ...

In all those years, they seemed like mythical cities from a bygone era, too distant to consider visiting. To be honest, that was why visiting Samarkand and Bukhara never crossed my mind throughout all ...

Uzbekistan, a land rich in Silk Road heritage and brimming with cultural wonders, has earned the title of 'Most Desirable Emerging Destination for 2024' in the Wanderlust's 23rd Annual Reader Travel ...

Discover a country at the crossroads of centuries and civilizations, where echoes of the Silk Road resonate with the pulse of modern life. A stunning succession of mausoleums flanks the cobbled avenue ...

Registan Square, a historic landmark and the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, features three magnificent madrassas, or Islamic educational institutions, adorned with intricate, colorful tiles and ...

Uzbekistan ranks as one of the top seven fastest-growing tourism destinations in 2025, welcoming 10.7 million visitors.

Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Air Samarkand has announced a new service to Phú Quốc, the largest island in Vietnam, in partnership with the specialist south-east Asian tour operator Crystal Bay Tourism. The ...