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Tashkent: what's actually worth it

Tashkent’s soul was forged in the 1966 earthquake, forcing a rebuild that layered brutalist Soviet avenues beneath centuries-old Silk Road charm.

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The city feels like a warm embrace, where grand metro stations hide intimate tea houses and locals offer genuine smiles despite language barriers. It is a vibrant, modern metropolis that respects its past, offering travelers a unique blend of ancient heritage and contemporary energy in every bustling bazaar and quiet park.

Do Tashkent the way locals do: start slow at Tashkent City Park, eat where the regulars do at Besh Qozon Pilaf Center, let the evening run long at Steam Bar.

Top things to do in Tashkent

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Chorsu Bozor
Historical Place · ★ 4.5 (10,963 reviews)
Large, enduring market with stalls selling local foods & souvenirs, plus clothing & household items.
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Magic City Park
Amusement Park · ★ 4.6 (7,508 reviews)
A fairytale castle & a fantasy town with colorful houses, cafes & entertainment, at a theme park.
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Anhor Lokomotiv
Amusement Park · ★ 4.5 (1,909 reviews)
Family park with amusement rides, roller coasters & a Ferris wheel, plus colorful lights at night.
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State Museum of the Temurids
History Museum · ★ 4.5 (1,860 reviews)
Modern domed museum with portraits & artifacts relating to 14th-century ruler Tamerlane.
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Memorial to the Victims of Repression in Tashkent
Park · ★ 4.7 (975 reviews)
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Museum of Applied Arts
Art museum · ★ 4.5 (1,292 reviews)
Elegant museum featuring rare, handmade embroidery, jewelry & other traditional applied artworks.
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Central Park Tashkent
Amusement Park · ★ 4.7 (925 reviews)
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Eco Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (1,028 reviews)
Bike lanes in a leafy park with badminton courts, a cafe & a lakeside pavilion for movie screenings.
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Monument "Courage"
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.6 (686 reviews)
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Magic aquarium
Aquarium · ★ 4.6 (561 reviews)
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Where to eat

Local favorites, not tourist traps.

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Besh Qozon Pilaf Center
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (5,057 reviews)
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Besh Qozon Glinka
Restaurant · ★ 4.9 (2,554 reviews)
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BOBOY Tashkent City Mall
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (2,280 reviews)
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Pro.Khinkali
Eastern European Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (1,281 reviews)
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Sahraa
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (976 reviews)
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Syrovarnya
Italian Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (1,031 reviews)
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Restaurant Caravan
Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (1,299 reviews)
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Yuzhanin
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (708 reviews)
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Tours worth booking ahead

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GOLDEN TERRA TRAVEL Limited Liability Company
point_of_interest, establishment · ★ 4.9 (266 reviews)
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Uzbekistan Tours: Advantour
Tour Agency · ★ 4.8 (275 reviews)
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WORLDWIDE TRAVEL - туры внутри и вне Узбекистана
Travel Agency · ★ 5 (193 reviews)
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StanAdventure - Uzbekistan Tours
Travel Agency · ★ 5 (140 reviews)
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Tours to Uzbekistan-Oasis Travel Int.
Tour Agency · ★ 5 (133 reviews)
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Anur Tour - Tours to Uzbekistan & Central Asia
point_of_interest, establishment · ★ 4.9 (106 reviews)
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Get outside

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Tashkent City Park
City Park · ★ 4.7 (3,236 reviews)
Green area dotted with eateries, where the sculptures & fountains are illuminated at night.
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Amirsoy
Ski Resort · ★ 4.5 (1,644 reviews)
Chic hotel in a mountain resort offering warm chalets, dining & a bar, plus ski school access.
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Central Park Tashkent
Amusement Park · ★ 4.7 (925 reviews)
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Eco Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (1,028 reviews)
Bike lanes in a leafy park with badminton courts, a cafe & a lakeside pavilion for movie screenings.
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New Uzbekistan Park
Park · ★ 4.5 (1,108 reviews)

After dark

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Steam Bar
Bar · ★ 4.4 (1,046 reviews)
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Oblacko Uz
Hookah Bar · ★ 4.8 (565 reviews)
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Ponayekhali
Bar · ★ 4.7 (625 reviews)
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Мята Platinum
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (514 reviews)
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