Things to Do in Tashkent
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Tashkent, Uzbekistan — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Chorsu Bazaar + Old City
Tashkent's iconic blue-domed Soviet market (1980) — every Central Asian spice, dried fruit, fresh bread, kebabs. Open until 17:00 daily.
Khast Imam Complex
Religious complex with the world's oldest Quran (7th century Othman Quran), free to view. Friday Khazrat-i-Imam Mosque + Barak-Khan Madrasah.
Tashkent Metro stations (Sovetskaya, Kosmonavtlar)
Tashkent metro is famous for Soviet-era station decoration (now allowed to photograph since 2018). Sovetskaya + Kosmonavtlar stations are the most ornate. UZS 1,400 per ride.
Plov at Central Asian Plov Center
Visit the Central Asian Plov Center (Besh Qozon) where thousands of plates are cooked in giant qozon cauldrons daily. UZS 30,000-50,000 per plate. The plov experience.
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Things to do in Tashkent
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Plov (Uzbek rice + lamb) at the Plov Center (Besh Qozon). Manti (steamed dumplings) at Caravan Restaurant. Samsa (baked meat pastry) at any street kiosk.
Local tip
TAS is 12km from centre — Yandex Go is the cheapest tourist option (UZS 35,000-60,000 / €2.50-4.50). Cash is preferred at smaller venues. ATMs at airport. The Soviet-era metro is fast, cheap (UZS 1,400 flat fare) and one of Central Asia's prettiest.
Where to stay
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