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Tourism in Uzbekistan

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Tourism represents a substantial and fast-growing sector of the economy of Uzbekistan. The government of Uzbekistan under President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has invested heavily in developing tourism as a high-growth potential industry, resulting in an increase in international arrivals from approximately 1 million in 2016 to 7 million in 2023.[1][2]

Uzbekistan's most-visited tourist sites are associated with the history of the Silk Road, particularly the cities of Bukhara, Khiva, and Samarkand. The Registan ensemble in Samarkand, a complex of three madrasahs dating from the 15-17th centuries situated around the city's historic central square, is one of Uzbekistan's most-visited landmarks, attracting more than 1 million visitors in 2022.[3] Uzbekistan is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historical centres of Bukhara, Samarkand, and Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Amir Timur; as well as the Ichan Qala (lit. "inner fortress"), the walled centre of Khiva.[4] While most visitors cited interest in Uzbekistan's historical-architectural sites and culture,[5] the government of Uzbekistan and tourism organizations are also working to develop other tourism areas, such as ecotourism and pilgrimage tourism.[6][7]

The government of Uzbekistan continues to invest in both developing tourism-related infrastructure, and marketing Uzbekistan as a tourism destination. The Samarkand International Airport was completely reconstructed in 2022 to triple its capacity,[8] and renovations of the Tashkent International Airport are ongoing as of 2024.[9] Uzbekistan's Ministry of Culture and Tourism has partnered with international media, streaming services, and social media influencers to promote the country's tourism potential.[10]

Visitors by countries

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Visitors arriving to Uzbekistan were from the following countries of nationality:

Nationality 2022[11] 2021[12] 2020[13] 2019[14] 2018[15] 2017[16] 2016[17] 2015[18] 2014[19]
 Kazakhstan Increase 1,551,100 Increase 565,330 Decrease 424,100 Decrease 2,261,094 Increase 2,456,866 Increase 1,783,815 Increase 1,412,161 Increase 1,285,008 1,163,984
 Tajikistan Increase 1,447,800 Decrease 288,210 Decrease 337,500 Decrease 1,473,684 Increase 1,700,658 Increase 261,861 Decrease 213,692 Decrease 246,816 291,167
 Kyrgyzstan Increase 1,356,900 Increase 652,170 Decrease 508,000 Increase 1,454,907 Increase 1,101,477 Increase 375,017 Increase 174, 845 Increase 146,332 119,620
 Turkmenistan No data No data Decrease 60,600 Increase 574,795 Increase 245,756 Increase 62,483 Decrease 49,526 Increase 55,060 44,925
 Russia Increase 567,700 Increase 190,490 Decrease 81,600 Decrease 455,470 Increase 460,166 Increase 143,900 Decrease 119,049 Decrease 123,153 124,218
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Mountaineering, hiking and rock-climbing

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The southeast portion of the country contains the western ends of the Tien Shan mountains, which attract active forms of tourism such as mountaineering and rock climbing. Most well known for its ease of access from Tashkent is the Greater Chimgan Peak (3,309 m) of the Chatkal Range. This place serves as a starting point for many routes of hiking, climbing, horse riding, mountain skiing, and hang-gliding. Uzbekistan has multiple ski and mountain resorts, including Chimgan, which was constructed during the Soviet era, and Amirsoy, which opened in 2019. Both resorts are open for visitors to enjoy during seasons other than winter.[20]

Architectural and historical sights

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Samarkand with its Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Gur-Emir and Shah-i-Zinda, Bukhara with its Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Ark citadel, Samanid Mausoleum and Lyabi Khauz Ensemble, and Khiva with its intact inner city, Ichan Kala, mosques, madrasahs, minarets, walls, and gates, are sites of tourism.

The historical center of Samarkand is a World Heritage Site. Samarkand is home to cultural and architectural landmarks that are preserved as works of Islamic art and architecture. The necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda is a popular tourist attraction.[21] The general conference of UNESCO accepted the decision of inclusion in the list of anniversaries celebrating the 2750th anniversary of Samarkand.[22]

Tashkent contains sights such as the Mausoleum of Sheikh Zaynudin, Bobo, the Sheihantaur and Mausoleum of Zangiata.

Tourism in Khorezm Province and Karakalpakstan

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Ancient Khiva is one of the three most important tourism centers in Uzbekistan. The territory of the Khorezm Province and Karakalpakstan is contains many natural, historic, architectural, and archaeological sites. The Khorezm Province itself possesses nearly 300 historic monuments.

One point of interest is the Savitsky Museum in the town of Nukus, which houses a collection of avant-garde art. The museum also has regional collection. A number of ecological tours are organized to the ship cemetery located in the Muynak area along what was once the coastline of the Aral Sea.

In 2005, Khorezm was visited by 43,000 tourists, of whom 19,700 were foreigners. The majority came from France, Germany, Israel, Great Britain, Australia, and Japan. Khiva's visitors were mostly at the age of 50–70 (46%); about 21% of tourists were of the age 30–40. 32% of the visitors to Khorezm were independent travelers who received visa support from local travel agencies.

Wildlife areas in the desert and other attractions on nomadic ways

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There is a Kyzyl Kum nature reserve at the flood-land (tugai) drained by the Amu-Darya which has many species of rare animals. In addition, there are many kinds of water birds that migrate the Aral Sea and make their homes around the lake. The region of Aydar Lake allows for tourists to fish, yurt and camel-back ride.

Another reserve Djeyran is located 40 km south of Bukhara.

Another point of interest is Sarmishsay, a gorge located on the southern slopes of the Karatau mountain range, 30–40 km to the northeast of the city of Navoi (Kermine) in Uzbekistan. The area is famous for various ancient monuments of anthropogenic activity concentrated in an area of about 20 km2. This includes flint quarries, mines, old settlements, burial mounds, crypts and petroglyphs, including monuments of the Middle Ages, early Iron Age, Bronze Age and the Stone Age. There are over 4,000 petroglyphs still intact in Sarmishsay. Since ancient times the area has been a sacred zone, where locals performed their sacred ceremonies on holy days.

Religious tourism

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Uzbekistan is a country with predominantly Islamic roots. More than 160 Muslim sacred relics are located in the country.

Uzbekistan has numerous sites of significant importance to Islam, including the Mausoleum of Sheikh Zaynudin Bobo, Sheihantaur, the Mausoleum of Zangiata in Tashkent, the Bahauddin Complex in Bukhara, the Bayan-Quli Khan Mausoleum, Saif ed-Din Bokharzi Mausoleum, and many other Sufism-related monuments.

Accessibility of the country

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Most travel involves entering and leaving Uzbekistan through Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. The city is serviced by an international airport, a domestic airport, two Vokzals (railway stations), and numerous bus stations. Tashkent is serviced by Uzbekistan Airways, Korean Air, airBaltic, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Transaero, Aeroflot, Czech airlines, Iran air, air Astana, S7 airlines. Seven more airports have international status, these airports are Samarkand, Bukhara Urgench Namangan Airport, Andizhan Airport, Fergana Airport and Nukus Airport. Besides local flights and some regular international flights, almost exclusively to Russia, along with occasional tourist charters to Samarkand, Bukhara, Nukus and Urgench. The tickets for domestic flights can be reserved or purchased outside of the country at Uzbekistan Airways offices or agencies or via a number of online websites. Uzbekistan Airways transported more than 1.7 million passengers in 2005.

At the end of 2005, the Tashkent airport had put in operation a new arrival hall for local airlines, with the addition meeting modern requirements. Its technical equipment allows it to serve up to 600 passengers per day.[citation needed]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cekuta, Robert; Sha, Na (2019). "Tourism Development in Uzbekistan -- Challenges and Opportunities" (PDF). Caspian Policy Center. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ kun.uz. "Around 7 million tourists visited Uzbekistan in 2023 – Tourism Committee". Kun.uz. Retrieved 2024-09-22.
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Uzbekistan.
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