Bukhara Travelcations

  According to preliminary data from the State Statistics Committee, Uzbekistan welcomed 17,700 Italian tourists between January and June 2024. This figure represents an increase of 9,300 people, or 91%, compared to the same period of last year. The breakdown of Italian visitors to Uzbekistan in the first half of 2024 is as follows: Tourism: 16,088 people Business: 835 people Visiting relatives: 702 people Education: 66 people Commercial: 9 people

  As part of the information tour, the Chinese delegation visited Ark fortress, Poi Kalon complex, shopping centers Toki Zargaron, Toki Sarrafon, Toki Telpakfurushon, Jewelry and Carpet centers, Blacksmith Museum-Workshop, Labi Khovuz ensemble and others. At the same time, the role of ancient and modern Bukhara in the world community and the high tourism industry was widely promoted. During the event, a meeting was organized with the head of the Long Air airline, where views were exchanged on the tourism potential and opportunities of Bukhara. Also, in order to attract Chinese tourists to Bukhara by promoting the tourism potential of the region in the People’s Republic of China, and further developing interstate tourism exchange, negotiations were held on the implementation of direct charter flights from China to Bukhara. Loong Air has 74 aircraft and flies to 25 cities in China, as well as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, the Philipp

  Various presentations, exhibitions, musical theater shows and entertainment programs, cultural and educational events will be organized during the international festival. It will be held on 3-5th of May, 2024.

  The Bahouddin Naqshband complex in Bukhara is perhaps the most religoiusly important monument to be included in the Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor @UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bahouddin Naqshband is the saint who founded the Naqshbandi order of Sufism, and Naqshbandi pilgrims come here from all over the world to pray and pay their respects at his grave. In the 16th century when the complex's main buildings were constructed, it was common to combine a necropolis with a ritual building. In 1544, Abd al-Aziz-khan erected an above-ground crypt for the saint. It is a dakhma with a carved marble fence on top. Later, the mother of Abulfayz Khan (1711-1747) built the mosque with two ivans (terraces), and then Nasrullah Khan's vizier (minister) Hakim Kushbegi built a second mosque in the 19th century. The final building of note within the complex is the minaret, which dates from 1720. In the Soviet period, the Naqshband shrine was in a state of desolation. Thankfully, it has been sensiti

  April 1 - On the eve of the World Laughter Day, the "Nasriddin Efandi" festival will be launched in the historical places of Bukhara. This was reported by the press service of the State Tourism Development Committee. The holiday is rich in jokes and colorful legends related to the famous characters of short humorous, satirical miniatures and anecdotes, including the daily tales of Khoja Nasriddin. In addition, on this day, the "Oriental food" festival will be organized, and visitors will have the opportunity to taste delicious dishes and sweets of the national cuisine of Uzbekistan. The event will be held over two days.