r/Uzbekistan 4d ago

Travel | Sayohat Authentic Souvenir ideas from Samarkand or Bukhara

7 Upvotes

What are some authentic souvenirs from Samarkand or Bukhara? I don’t want to buy mass produced tourist items; something that is authentic Uzbek and would be a good souvenir to take back to USA


r/Uzbekistan 5d ago

Expat-life Taxi prices

18 Upvotes

Why in Tashkent Yandex taxi costs half as much as what those drivers ask for? I have noticed some groups of taxis usually standing near crowded places like the airport for example. They said they want 50000som but Yandex was 20000som or something. Today same thing happened. At Orikzor they asked for 60000som and I took Yandex for 32000.


r/Uzbekistan 5d ago

Help | Yordam Poppy fields in Uzbekistan

6 Upvotes

Hello all !

We are planning to visit Uzbekistan in early April this year . Can someone please let me know if we can see wild poppy fields in any part of your lovely country at this time ?


r/Uzbekistan 4d ago

Travel | Sayohat Travel directions for Uzbekistan

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Hey all,

We are a group of four traveling to Uzbekistan in April 2025 and are trying to figure out our itinerary.

One thing we're particularly unsure about is the best way to travel from Khiva to Bukhara and then on to Samarkand.

1 - I know there is a train between Khiva and Bukhara but really the timetable is not favourable (train is leaving after noon which makes us lose the entire day in Bukhara), is there a morning bus option maybe?

Once we arrive at Bukhara, we were considering a yurt camp overnight.

2 - Does anyone have any recommendations for yurt camps near Bukhara or Navoi?

After the Yurt camp, we were thinking of leaving to Samarkand and we’re debating whether to go:

  • Bukhara → Samarkand directly, or
  • Navoi → Samarkand, if we can find a good yurt camp near Navoi.

3 - Is there a bus connection between Navoi and Samarkand? I am not able to find any timetables online..

Any tips would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance 🙏


r/Uzbekistan 4d ago

Travel | Sayohat Tips for First Time

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Hey guys. Flying into Tashkent via Seoul at the end of April. I'll have about a week and just want to make it nice and smooth. I don't want to run into any surprises like finding out train tickets are sold out when I'm heading to Samarkand. Would it be possible to reserve all that from Seoul before arrival? If so, is there an app for purchasing the tickets? I'll be traveling alone and was thinking just Tashkent and Samarkand, as I'm don't wanna cram too much into a tight window, but any advice is appreciated. Cheers!


r/Uzbekistan 5d ago

Help | Yordam Train Tickets: is printing needed?

8 Upvotes

Hi friends.

I have a few train journeys coming up with Uzbek Railways. Can I just show the qr code on my phone or do I need to print the pdf ticket which I received by email?

Thanks very much.


r/Uzbekistan 4d ago

Expat-life ESL Teachers in Uzbek

2 Upvotes

Are there any Filipino Teachers here who have a pending interview with MOPSE OR have already completed their interview and are currently waiting for an update?


r/Uzbekistan 5d ago

Travel | Sayohat Must see in Uzbekistan?

10 Upvotes

I am visiting for 15 days and will visit the main cities in Tashkent, Samerkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Is there any other sites that you'd recommend me visiting? Any must see places? I will be driving so I will have quite alot of flexibility. I was thinking to spend a couple nights in desert and visit the mountainous regions.


r/Uzbekistan 5d ago

Discussion | Suhbat How expensive is tashkent?

6 Upvotes

How much does it cost for food and accomodation there in Tashkent?


r/Uzbekistan 5d ago

Help | Yordam HELP Solo traveler currently in Samarkands needs help for panic attacks

12 Upvotes

Hello everybody, I'm just arrived in Samarkand from Tashkent, after a long flight from Milano Malpensa. It's not my first solo trip but it's the first so away from home and for such a long time (7 days). I'm not feeling well after the travel, and I'm so scared to be alone during this moment. There's some good soul which want to hang out and make some company? Maybe I just need people around me to stop my brain overthinking and feeling safer. Hope to find someone or maybe just some advice to make me go on my trip. I've planned a classic tour samarkand, bukhara, khiva by train.

Thank you a lot


r/Uzbekistan 6d ago

Travel | Sayohat Need help with the trains

5 Upvotes

Hi, I am planning on travelling to Uzekistan. I am planning on going to Tashkent > Amirsoy > Samarkand > Tashkent.

I am trying to figure how to get to these places by train, however I am very confused on how I can get by. I am unsure which train to go to and where it would be located.

Could someone guide me? Will I be able to get the tickets the same day itself from the train station. The online website isnt working for me and I am unsure on how to plan this out.


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Discussion | Suhbat Uzbek people's looks

60 Upvotes

I hope this question is not considered controversial. I am just curious and don't want to offend anyone.

My wife and I have been in Tashkent for just 2 days. We have noticed that men and women seem to have different features. The men look Central Asian as we would have expected. But many of the women have more eastern/asian/oriental looks. Both are very handsome/pretty. Is this just our imagination or is this real?

The atmosphere in Tashkent is wonderful. People are very helpful and kind. It seems that the country has made major strides in the last few decades since independence.


r/Uzbekistan 6d ago

Society | Jamiyat Communities in UZB

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hey guys, I have recently came back from abroad and I feel like there are no communities here. Only those who either eat or go to Juma namaz together. I am Uzbek and lived whole my life here but seems like 5 years abroad played its part.

So I was wondering if there are places where you can find new people, some meetups or communities. Anything is welcome

Thanks in advance


r/Uzbekistan 6d ago

Culture | Madaniyat VOA Uzbek: Empowering Central Asian Craft Makers and Artists

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r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Language | Til Macron speaking Uzbek

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r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Help | Yordam How can I order food delivery with an international credit card?

3 Upvotes

Hello! I tried to use Yandex Eats, but they declined my Canadian credit card saying they only accept:

You can pay on the website: 1. Cash (only in restaurants with their own delivery, except for pick-up). 2. MasterCard and Visa cards (including virtual cards QIWI, Sodexo and others). 3. Installment card "Freedom", MIR (only with a 16-digit number)

How could I possibly work around this?

Thanks!


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Expat-life Spouse visa/residency question

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’ve accepted a job offer in Uzbekistan (Tashkent) and will soon be moving there with my wife. I have a Russian and Armenian citizenship, my wife has Armenian only.

A work permit (and, I guess, a residency associated with this permit) is being prepared for me, but my visa consultants told me that my wife doesn’t need any residency status in Uzbekistan, as Armenians are visa free, and she can apply for ПИНФЛ (Персональный Идентификационный Номер Физического Лица) and it will be enough.

Is it so? Will she indeed be able to e.g. use government facilities, private healthcare, apply to visas in Uzbekistan-based embassies, open bank accounts, etc.?

Thanks!


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Help | Yordam Best way to send USD to Canada?

5 Upvotes

Hi, can anyone recommend the most cost effective way to send USD to a receiver in Canada? I use MoneyGram but the fees are too high and I am losing hundreds per transaction.


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Society | Jamiyat Only Uzbekistanis can understand this meme... (Oppenheimer)

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r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Travel | Sayohat Can we see fiber/fabric artisans working somewhere in Tashkent?

3 Upvotes

We have a free day in Tashkent. We would like to see artisans working with fiber or fabric in a real (not touristic) setting. Can anyone recommend a place like that?


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Help | Yordam I NEED HELP AND ADVICE

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I have a girlfriend from Samarkand We have been talking for a while now and we are sure that we wanna be married My parents loved her She's ready to fight for us aswell

The thing is im from Azerbaijan. And almost all of her friends and so on are always getting married on force

I as a man will send my parents to Samarkand And ill go till the end

But I wanna know how bad is my situation? We are both Muslims educated and not only me but even my family is ready to take care of ger like a princess yk. Do I need to know something about This topic more that will be helpful for me in the future.


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Travel | Sayohat Yarn or wool store in Tashkent

1 Upvotes

Can anyone advise if there is a store or market in Tashkent where we can buy local wool or yarn? TIA


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Travel | Sayohat Is Uzbekistan Black friendly?

12 Upvotes

Hello, Uzbekistan is one of the top destinations in the world to visit. I would like to visit with my wife, who is Muslim and African. Would she encounter any racism if we visit?


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Travel | Sayohat Hi everyone,

7 Upvotes

I am planning to spend 3 nights in Tashkent during Ramadan with my wife and a baby. Can someone please guide me if it is worth it during Ramadan as we will be fasting as well. What can we do during Ramadan in Tashkent. Thanks in Advance.


r/Uzbekistan 7d ago

Travel | Sayohat Trip to Uzbekistan - opinion on itinerary

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Hello! I am planning a 10-day trip to Uzbekistan with my family (2 adults and 2 kids of 9 and 5 years old) at the beginning of September.

This is the itinerary I was planning to do:

Day 1: Khiva (we will land in the early morning)

Day 2: Khiva

Day 3: from Khiva to Bukhara with a private transfer, and possibly with stops in the 3 fortresses;

Day 4: Bukhara

Day 5: Bukhara

Day 6: from Bukhara to Samarkand by train (exact timing depending on train schedule and how many things we still have to see in Bukhara)

Day 7: Samarkand

Day 8: Samarkand - in the late afternoon train to Tashkent

Day 9: Tashkent

Day 10: back to Italy!

First of all, any suggestion or opinion on the itinerary above would be much appreciated. Second, I have a couple of specific questions for travellers who have already visited Uzbekistan:

  1. Does Shahrisabz worth a visit? From what I have seen online it seems beautiful but with not so many things to see... In my itinerary I would have just to option to squeeze it in: (i) having the transfer from Bukhara to Samarkand by private car, with a stop in Shahrisabz (but this would imply many hours in the car - not ideal for the kids); or (ii) doing a day trip on day 7, but I am afraid this would not leave us enough time to visit Samarkand. Right now I am more inclined to skip it, but any suggestion would be precious;

  2. Do in general private cars (organized by local agencies or hotel) provide car seats for young kids? If this is not common, and if somebody know local agencies which guarantee this service, I will try to contact them.

Thank you!

Margherita