
Vineyards, melon fields, orchards and almond farms highlight how each season brings different harvests, local traditions and rural experiences for visitors exploring Uzbekistan.

The anniversary ceremony in New Tashkent combined political messaging with a large-scale cultural programme.

Summer evenings bring people back into the streets of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, where restaurants, parks and historic squares remain busy long after sunset.

Ancient fortresses, sacred monuments and reclaimed steppe landscapes reveal how people adapted to life across Uzbekistan's deserts, where water has long determined settlement and survival.

Mountain rivers, hidden waterfalls and centuries-old reservoirs show how water has shaped settlement, trade and tourism across Uzbekistan, offering visitors a different perspective on the country.

More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage.

Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025.