Culture · Asia
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
A Silk Road city founded more than 2,500 years ago. The Registan's three tiled madrasas and the turquoise tombs of Shah-i-Zinda are among Central Asia's great sights.
Best time to visit Samarkand
The best time to visit Samarkand is April and May, or September and October.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Culture
- Region
- Asia
- Budget
- $ (budget-friendly)
- Time zone
- Asia/Samarkand (UTC+5 in January)
- Coordinates
- 39°38′N 66°58′E
Facts last checked 2 Oct 2026. Sources: en.wikipedia.org.
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When is the best time to visit Samarkand?
The best time to visit Samarkand is April and May, or September and October.
How expensive is Samarkand?
Samarkand is budget-friendly: $ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Samarkand known for?
Samarkand is known for Registan, tiled madrasas and Silk Road. A Silk Road city founded more than 2,500 years ago. The Registan's three tiled madrasas and the turquoise tombs of Shah-i-Zinda are among Central Asia's great sights.
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