Things to do in Samarkand

Amir Temur Square is the absolute heart of Tashkent and the perfect spot to start exploring the city.It is basically a huge, green roundabout with a massive bronze statue of Tamerlane on his horse right in the middle. The vibe here is super laid-back, clean, and safe. It gets especially lively in the evenings when the summer heat starts and both locals and tourists come out to stroll.

Chorzu Bazaar is a must visit whenever in Taskent. Here you can experience the vibrant atmosphere of sellers doing their best to offload their produce. Spices, teas, butchers, bakers, fruit and vegtable stands, you name it. Visit time is best in morning when crowds are big and you get the best feel.

This statue of Khodja Nasreddin is located in the city square in Bukhara. As a memorial to perhaps the most celebrated character in Sufi folklore, the statue displays the Khodja showing the most recognizable gesture in the culture of this region, the right hand over the heart as a sign of respect and gratitude, and the left hand, held high with the thumb and the forefinger cinched, with a smile riding on his trusty donkey.