Bukhara
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Pros
- Uzbekistan and southern/western Kazakhstan were not bad at all, and the weather meant there were not too many tourists in cities like Samarkand and Bukhara
- Bukhara is very different from Samarkand.
- The one I absolutely loved and would go back to in a heartbeat was Bukhara. What an amazing place.
- Had a bit over a week exploring Uzbekistan's major sites: Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Desert Fortresses - Tashkent in November 2025.
- My original idea was to keep it simple and focus on Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, travelling by train. This feels very straightforward and stress-free, and I know these cities are the core highlights of Uzbekistan.
Cons
- I didn't go to Bukhara because it seemed like just more of Samarkand. Questionable decision.
Sentiment
5 positive (83%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 1 negative (17%)
Trust + time weighted score: +58% · raw score 67%
What redditors said (6 of 6)
Uzbekistan and southern/western Kazakhstan were not bad at all, and the weather meant there were not too many tourists in cities like Samarkand and Bukhara
Bukhara is very different from Samarkand.
I didn't go to Bukhara because it seemed like just more of Samarkand. Questionable decision.
The one I absolutely loved and would go back to in a heartbeat was Bukhara. What an amazing place.
Had a bit over a week exploring Uzbekistan's major sites: Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Desert Fortresses - Tashkent in November 2025.
My original idea was to keep it simple and focus on Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, travelling by train. This feels very straightforward and stress-free, and I know these cities are the core highlights of Uzbekistan.