Tashkent - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some interesting/fun things to do in the area? Can you recommend any “hidden gems"?
Visiting Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Fergana Valley.... going into the Chimgan Mountains for hiking, or sledding in the winter. Visiting the bazaars are always fun, too. - Sep 2018
Most visitors and tourists prioritize visits to Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and the Fergana Valley. There is an old Koran at the Hazrati Imam in Tashkent worth seeing. The Chorsu bazaar is an immersive experience in the sights, smells, styles, products, and culture of the country. I loved seeing any of the ballet or opera productions at the Alisher Navoi theatre, riding the Metro to see the unique station stops, checking out the bizarre Yangiobod bazaar, and visiting all the museums. Also, weekend trips into the mountains for hiking, sledding, skiing, horseback riding, and even a couple of camping trips. - Aug 2018
All the Silk Road cities. The Savitsky Museum is definitely a worth a visit as well. In Tashkent, the Ilkhom Theatre puts on surprisingly edgy productions and it's strange that it hasn't been shut down yet. - Jul 2015
There are some interesting sights in town and some good restaurants. People like to travel into the mountains about an hour outside of the city. There is a zoo and a petting zoo for kids. Most expats travel to Samarkand, Bukhara, Fergana Valley, Khiva and Nukus. Weekends in Istanbul, Dubai and New Delhi are possible as direct flights are available. - Aug 2014
