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Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Our late-spring Silk Road guide anchored on Samarkand: the Registan at golden hour, Shah-i-Zinda's tilework, Bukhara's caravanserai stays and Silk and Spices festival, Khiva's open-air walled city, plov shops, plus the Afrosiyob fast train tying it all together — caught in May's perfect light before the summer heat lands.

Curated by Epic Itineraries · 17 saved links · updated 27 April 2026

Places in this collection

Areas (50)

  • Samarkand
  • Uzbekistan
  • Bukhara
  • Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Sights (36)

  • Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand
  • Registan Square, Samarkand
  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Samarkand
  • Registan, Samarkand

Food & drink (23)

  • Emirhan Restaurant, Samarkand
  • Domashnii Restaurant, Samarkand
  • Griffith & Feil Soda Fountain
  • Hleb House, Samarkand

Stays (10)

  • Kosh Havuz Boutique Hotel, Samarkand
  • Caravansaray Rashid, Bukhara
  • DiliMah Premium Luxury, Samarkand
  • Discovery Yurt Camp, Karakalpakstan

Getting around (8)

  • Beruni station, Tashkent
  • Pushkin station, Tashkent
  • Samarkand train station, Samarkand
  • Samarkand's modern station, Samarkand

Things to do (4)

  • Choychana Mubarak, Samarkand
  • El’ Merosi, Samarkand
  • International Festival of Gold Embroidery and Jewelry, Bukhara
  • Silk and Spices Festival, Bukhara

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Where this comes from

17 saved links · 10 articles · 3 stays · 2 activities · 2 restaurants · from caravanistan.com, lonelyplanet.com and 12 more

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    caravanistan.com
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    Samarkand Itinerary: How to Spend 2-3 Days in Uzbekistan’s Silk Road Showstopper

    How to spend 2-3 days in Samarkand, including the best things to do in Uzbekistan's Silk Road gem and a logical Samarkand itinerary.

    wander-lush.org
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    2 Weeks in Uzbekistan Itinerary: Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent & the Aral Sea

    The perfect 2 weeks in Uzbekistan itinerary for Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent plus the Aral Sea. Includes tips & a map.

    wander-lush.org
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    7 packed days in Uzbekistan: the ultimate itinerary

    With its stunning architecture and lively bazaars, Uzbekistan is a traveler’s dream. This week-long itinerary will show you the best of the country.

    lonelyplanet.com
  • Article

    What to eat and drink in Uzbekistan

    There’s more to Uzbekistan than Silk Road architecture - millennia of trade have left an enviable culinary legacy. Here's what you need to eat in Uzbekista

    lonelyplanet.com
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    Samarkand Travel Guide - Best Food and Things To Do in Uzbekistan

    Samarkand is an ancient city in Uzbekistan, and in this guide you'll dicover some of the best things to do in Samarkand, and amazing local food to eat!

    migrationology.com
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    The 9 Best Things To Do In Samarkand Uzbekistan - The 2026 Travel Guide To Samarkand City | Journal Of Nomads

    The Complete Travel Guide to Samarkand Uzbekistan with the best things to do in Samarkand city, the best hotels in Samarkand, where to eat and where to stay in Uzbekistan's magnificent Silk Road City.

    journalofnomads.com
  • Article

    Train travel in Uzbekistan | Buy Uzbekistan train tickets

    A guide to train travel in Uzbeksitan, with train times, fares & how to buy tickets between Tashkent, Samarkand, Bokhara & Urgench.

    seat61.com
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    Silk and Spices Festival in Uzbekistan

    The Silk and Spices Festival is held at the end of May every year in Bukhara. Visit Uzbekistan at this time of the year to skim the best you can get from the trip to the crossroads of the Silk Road. Click to learn more about the cultural festival of traditions in Bukhara.

    advantour.com
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    Rishtan pottery: the Uzbek town where clay becomes timeless craft

    In Rishtan, Uzbekistan, red earth becomes art. Masters and apprentices craft unique ceramics with natural glazes, preserving a timeless tradition.

    euronews.com
  • Food

    Samarkand’s Best Restaurants: Where to Eat in Uzbekistan’s Tourist Hub

    The best restaurants in Samarkand range serve some of the best Uzbek food in the country. Learn where to get samsa, shashlik, manti, and more

    eva-darling.com
  • Food

    The best plov in Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand & Bukhara restaurants

    Follow our plov trail through Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara for the most local plates.

    restaurantguru.com
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    caravanistan.com
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    Caravansaray Rashid, Bukhara - the official website of the hotel

    A modern hotel with comfortable rooms, delicious breakfasts and a high level of service. An ideal place for leisure and business trips.

    hotelcaravansarayrashid.com
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    Lyabi House - Hotel in Bukhara

    The main attraction of the Lyabi House Hotel with its unique History <br><br> <div class="round"> <a href="https://www.secure-hotel-booking.com/Lyabi-House-Hotel/J16H/" >FREE TRANSFER</a> from airport and railway station to our Hotel </div>

    lyabihouse.com
  • Activity

    A Treasure of Samarkand: The Beauty & History of Shah-i-Zinda

    Shah-i-Zinda is one Samarkand’s most beloved sites, which contains some of the richest tile work in the world. The magnificent architecture draws inspiration from multiple periods & styles, taking you back through time & across cultures...Image credit Isabelle PatrickThe Shah-i-Zinda ensemble includes mausoleums, mosques & other ritual buildings of 11-15th & 19th centuries. The name Shah-i-Zinda (meaning "The living king") is connected with the legend that Qutham ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Proph

    baytalfann.com
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    Yodgorlik Silk Factory in Margilan

    Witness traditional silk production in the Uzbek city that's been a hub of sericulture for over a thousand years.

    atlasobscura.com

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