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#ancienttown Renowned as one of the oldest and ancient city in the world, Samarkand which located in Central Asia become one of the most historical site in the world. And it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. A brief history of Samarkand, known for its mosques and mausoleums. It's on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China to the Mediterranean. If you happened to visit Samarkand, the best area to stay is around Registan Square, which is famous among the tourist. Here in Registan Square, you will find this exciting site and you can go explore by entering the Registan Square area. It is great location to take many pictures for memory and learn the history of the city during your exploration. Registan Square has awesome architecture to admire 😍 It is easy to get there. If you come visit Uzbekistan through airplane, you will first landing in Tashkent and continue with a train ride to goto Samarkand. You can either use a Fast Train or Local Average Train. Even the Fast Train is affordable price, so I highly recommend you to take this so you can have more time exploring Samarkand. 📍Samarkand, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 #100waysoftravel #samarkand #uzbekistan #city #ancient_city #centralasia

#citydaytours Samarkand city is one of the oldest city in Central Asia which make this one of the must visit during your journey in Uzbekistan. This old city holds a lot of historical site and rich history. Showcasing this city's stunning architectural wonders from the era of Silk Road as Registan Square is one of the iconic historical site you must see which represents the face of this mesmerizing city. It is easy to get here. You just need book a train ticket from capital city Tashkent for about two and half hours by a rapid train, meanwhile four to five hours by a regular train. If you wish to stay over here for several nights, I recommend you to stay around Registan Square. They have a lot of attractive attractions around which will complete your journey in Samarkand at its best 📍Samarkand, Uzbekistan #100waysoftravel #samarkand #uzbekistan #city

#myitinerary I recently went in Uzbekistan with my boyfriend and stayed 8 days. Here following the results of many months of researches, I hope it can be helpful: Day 1 - 2 Samarkand - Amir timur mausoleum - Registan square with its 3 madrasah, i suggest you to visit it after 5-6 PM for the sunset - Bibi khanym mosque - Syoob bazar - Hazrat mosque - Shah-I-zinda mausoleum In my opinion, the most beautiful one it is Shah-I-zinda mausoleum and the Registan is just breathtaking. *The names of the attractions could be a bit different due to differences of translation from the Cyrillic to Roman letters. If you have time you could visit also: - Tomb of Daniel - Ulubek observatory - Paper making factory - Pottery factory Day 3 Tashkent - Subway stations, they were mostly built during the Soviet time and you can feel it. All stops are decorated differently, the oldest ones and the most beautiful ones are on the red and blue lines. My favorite subway stations were: alisher navoi and kosmonatvlar - Eat Plov at Besh Qozon under the Tashkent Television Tower, you won’t regret it! - Chorsu bazar 🚂 🌜night train from Tashkent to Khiva - around 16-17 hours Day 4 Khiva The old city of Khiva is called Ichan Kala and is quite small and walkable. I suggest you to book your stay inside the city or just out of city walls. - Khuna ark - City wall - Tash kauli palace - Pahlavan Mahmoud mausoleum - Islam khodja minaret - Juma mosque FYI there’s one cumulative ticket for almost all museums and palaces/mosques in Ichan Kala. The price is 200k som. We had dinner at Old Terrassa, the food was amazing and the view very good. From the restaurant Terrassa, which is probably 100 meters more central than old Terrassa the view is very great! I recommend to book in advance the table outside. Day 5 - 6 Bukhara - Kalon minaret by night - Chor minor - Ulugh beh & abdulaziz khan madrassa - Ark of Bukhara - Bolo- Hausa mosque I recommend to eat in Old Bukhara restaurant, good food and environment. Day 7 Nurata - desert - swim in the Aydarl lake - stay in a local yurt or guesthouse The last day of activities we decided to go to Nurota and have a tour in desert and see the Ayrdal Lake, because in the whole trip it missed a bit of nature for us. We organized the whole trip with a tour guide, that came to Bukhara to pick us up and drove us in the desert and to lake. The lake is immense and clean. We arrived there in the north part in the afternoon, we swam one hour and head back to Samarkand for our next day flight. #mytravelhacks #localguides #historicallandmarks #trip #uzbekistan #mosquemarvels #samarkand #Tashkent #bukhara #khiva

A trip to Samarkand in Uzbekistan is a journey through history and culture. The city boasts stunning architecture, particularly the Registan Square with its majestic madrasas adorned with intricate tilework. The Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis are also must-visit sites, showcasing the city's rich Islamic heritage. Exploring the local bazaars, tasting traditional cuisine like plov (rice dish) and samsa (meat pastries), and experiencing Uzbek hospitality add layers to the trip. It's a sensory overload of colors, scents, and sounds that leaves a lasting impression. Make sure to immerse yourself fully in the ambiance of this ancient Silk Road city.#samarkand ##silkroad #Central asia ##uzbekistan

#timetotravel #registan #samarkand #Uzbekistan #ulianatravels #silkroad #centralasia Registan Square, Samarkand. If you could only visit one place in Uzbekistan without a doubt it should be Samarkand. The capital of Tamerlane’s empire, it’s the cultural center of Central Asian states, with unique, interesting and complicated history. Samarkand is an oasis in the desert and it was one of the most important centres on the Silk Road. Today Samarkand is a safe and easy to get to destination with many international flights and the comfortable bullet train from Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.

Samarkand is heart of the Silk Road. Samarkand is one of the historical place in whole Central Asia which located in Uzbekistan. You can consider this city as a one big museum with ancient history with local people who are very welcome. Shahi i Zinda one of the top historic place in Samarkand. It is one of the a few original buildings from 12-14 century. You can take there awesome pictures and spend some time with yourself and with your thoughts. To enter Shahi i Zinda you need to buy tickets. You can easily see everything in 1 hour if you don’t want to stop too much and take a lot of pictures for your Insta. #travelinspiration #mytripvlog #2023travelwish #tripblazers #urbanexplorer #samarkand #summervacation #awesomepic #shahizinda #mra

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#myhiddengems This summer we decided to visit the ancient town of Samarkand in Uzbekistan. Getting There: ✈️ we arrived via flight from Istanbul, there are many international flights going to Samarkand. The airport is not big but there are many people *we got out local SIM cards in the airport. Very easy and cheap (around 50k som for 1 week 30 to 50 gigabytes depending on which mobile company to choose) 🚂 many trains arrives at the train station daily from the main Uzbek cities. Both slow trains and high speed trains (afrosyob) 🚗 you can arrive by tax/driver or renting a car. From Nurota to Samarkand we paid 40 USD for a private car - around 3-4 hours drive. Attractions: - Amir timur mausoleum - Registan square (ulugh bek, tilla kari, sher dor madrassah) suggested time to visit 5-6 PM - Bibi khanym mosque - Syoob bazar - remember to negotiate the prices! It’s a cultural practice - Hazrat mosque - Shah-I-zinda mausoleum 💙 (my fav) If you have time to spare you can visit also: - Tomb of Daniel - Ulubek observatory - Paper making factory - Pottery factory - Silk factory Hotels: I suggest to stay close to the main attractions so that you easily walk around. But you can go around with taxis with only 7k-14k som per ride. Food: - Samarkand bread - Somsa with potatoes/beef/chicken - Amazing 🤩 kebabs - Manti dumplings with beef and onions - Langman noodles with beef I suggest you to eat plov only in Plov centers #samarkand #historicallandmarks #localguides #trip #instatravel #uzbekistan #myhiddengems

I've been in Samarkand city. It was very excited😊👍#samarkand

Beautiful small mausoleum behind Gur-e Amir. Can be reached by taking the rear exit from Gur-e Amir. Costs 10,000 sum to enter, also has a cellar tomb with three graves. #samarkand #uzbekistan #mausoleum

#winhkflight #uzbekistan #samarkand #centralasia 📌Explore Registan Square, a UNESCO site with stunning madrasahs. 📌Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Shah-i-Zinda for more architectural wonders. 📌Capture sunset at Ulugbek Observatory. 📌Visit Siyob Bazaar for more local flavours and photo opportunities. 📌Visit Gur-e_Amir Mausoleum, the resting place of Timor. 📌Day trip to #shahrisabz As I wandered through the enchanting streets of Samarkand, I found myself transported to a bygone era, where the grandeur of architecture rivals the splendor of dreams. My first stop was the Registan Square, a mesmerizing ensemble of majestic madrasahs adorned with intricate tilework and soaring minarets that seem to touch the heavens. Delving deeper into the heart of Samarkand, I ventured into the legendary Bibi-Khanym Mosque, a testament to the grandeur of Timur's empire. Standing in the shadow of its colossal entrance, I felt a sense of awe wash over me, as if I were standing at the threshold of history itself. The mosque's towering minarets and majestic courtyard whispered tales of conquests and triumphs, leaving me humbled by the weight of centuries past. No journey to Samarkand would be complete without a visit to the enchanting Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, where the mausoleums of saints and nobles rise like ethereal palaces against the azure sky. But amidst the grandeur of its architectural wonders, Samarkand also offers glimpses of everyday life in its bustling bazaars and bustling streets. I found myself wandering through the colourful stalls of the Siab Bazaar, where the aroma of spices mingled with the chatter of traders and the laughter of children. Here, I sampled exotic fruits and traditional delicacies, immersing myself in the vibrant tapestry of Uzbek culture. As the sun began to set over the ancient city, casting a golden glow upon its timeless monuments, I realized that my journey through Samarkand had been more than a mere adventure – it had been a pilgrimage to the soul of Central Asia. Every attraction is like a piece of history waiting to be unearthed, a story longing to be told.

Registan Square was one of the most beautiful architectures I've seen with rich history. The blue domes are not just paint covering the whole dome but it's pieced together tile by tile which can only be seen if you are there in person. It's amazing how ancestors built this without modern machinery or equipment we have today. Went back to the attraction at night to take the night view and it was lovely as well. This is a must go if you visit Samarkand in Uzbekistan! #samarkand

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It’s very hot in Uzbekistan, but the sun couldn’t stop us from wandering around this pretty ancient city.#centralasia #uzbekistan #silkroad #samarkand

It was amazing I felt in history #Khiva #TravelKhiva #uzbekistan #samarkand #2023TravelWish

Looking for a destination off the beaten path? This is Samarkand, a cultural jewel in Central Asia. Make 2020 the year you take the adventure of a lifetime. Check out our travel guides and get started! . #uzbekistan #samarkand #architecture #travel #wanderer #goexplore #beautifuldestinations #centralasia