The Registan complex in Samarkand at sunrise
GoAsia journal

Travel guides for the Silk Road

Practical itineraries, destination walkthroughs, and transfer advice from the team that drives these routes every day.

A quiet street in old Bukhara at golden hour
Itineraries

The Silk Road in seven days: Tashkent to Khiva

A week is enough to cover Uzbekistan's four essential Silk Road cities without rushing. Here is how the days break down.

18 September 20263 min read
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A row of vehicles ready for airport transfer service
Travel tips

Sedan, minivan or minibus? Choosing a vehicle for Uzbek roads

A practical breakdown of vehicle classes for transfers and tours in Uzbekistan, and how to match one to your group size and route.

5 September 20262 min read
The mountain road through Kashkadarya region toward Shakhrisabz
Destination guides

Shakhrisabz and Kashkadarya: a day trip from Samarkand

Amir Timur's birthplace is a scenic drive over the mountains from Samarkand and a quieter contrast to the bigger Silk Road cities.

22 August 20262 min read
The walled old town of Khiva in Khorazm region
Destination guides

Khiva in a day: the Urgench transfer and Itchan Kala

Khiva is usually reached through Urgench airport. Here is how the transfer works, and how to make the most of a single day inside Itchan Kala.

8 August 20262 min read
The Poi Kalyan complex in old Bukhara
Destination guides

Walking Bukhara's old town in one afternoon

Bukhara's historic centre is compact enough to explore on foot in half a day. Here is a walking route that covers the essentials without backtracking.

25 July 20262 min read
The Registan complex in Samarkand at sunrise
Itineraries

Two days in Samarkand: Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir

The essential Samarkand itinerary — where to start, how to pace the big three sites, and what to see if you have a little extra time.

11 July 20263 min read
The Tashkent city skyline at dusk
Transfers

Tashkent airport transfers: what to expect on arrival

A practical, step-by-step guide to landing at Tashkent International Airport and getting into the city without the guesswork.

28 June 20263 min read

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