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SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN - APRIL 27, 2018: Cupola of Gur-e Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan; Shutterstock ID 1742347241; full: 65050; gl: Lonely Planet Online Editorial; netsuite: Total Trip: Uzbekistan; your: Brian Healy.1742347241
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SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN - APRIL 27, 2018: Cupola of Gur-e Amir Mausoleum in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Dec 22, 202513 min read

7 packed days in Uzbekistan: the ultimate itinerary

View over the winding roads and mountains between Tashkent and Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan.
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Nov 28, 202510 min read

The best road trips along the Silk Road in Uzbekistan

The ensemble of mausoleums Shahi-Zinda. Decorated with turquoise and blue tiles with floral patterns. UNESCO World Heritage Site. Samarkand, Uzbekistan - July 20, 2024, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-03-19T14:50:11.000Z, User: rhylton_redventures, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Lonely Planet, client: Lonely Planet wip, other: Rhianydd Hylton

Aug 28, 20259 min read

9 of the best things to do in Uzbekistan

Interior of the mosque inside the Tilla-Kari (gold covered) mesdressa - Registan - Samarkand - Uzbekistan
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Registan Square, Tourism, Ornate, Mosaic, Islam, Religion, Cultures, Famous Place, Architecture, Travel Destinations, Indoors, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Central Asia, Decoration, Dome, Mosque, Place of Worship, City, historical building, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Nov 21, 20245 min read

Copy My Trip: Exploring Uzbekistan's cities, deserts and mountains

Barskoon gorge, Kyrgyzstan vs Gur-e-Amir (Guri Amir) in Samarkand,

Mar 20, 20247 min read

Uzbekistan vs Kyrgyzstan: which Central Asian country should you explore?

Scenic view of Chimgan mountains in spring, amazing nature landscape with rocks, tulip flowers, snowy peaks, Charvak lake in the valley and blue sky, travel background, Uzbekistan, Tashkent region
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charvak, chatkal, chimgan, highlands, small chimgan, ugam-chatkal

Dec 6, 20236 min read

Beyond the silk road: Off the beaten track in Uzbekistan

Sep 14, 20239 min read

A Total Trip: What I spent on an ambitious six-day group tour across Uzbekistan

The blue dome and brown mud structures of the Kalon Mosque and minaret under cloudy, dusk skies.

Apr 8, 20195 min read

A must-visit list of incredible Silk Road sights in Uzbekistan

Samarkand's Registan Square at dusk © Megan Eaves / Lonely Planet

Nov 6, 20175 min read

Easy Uzbekistan: the Silk Road by high-speed train

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