Is Uzbekistan safe for kids? Here’s our honest guide to travelling through Uzbekistan as a family, including Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, trains, food, and culture.

After arriving in Tashkent on an overnight bus from Bishkek with no accommodation booked, we spent two days exploring Uzbekistan’s surprisingly modern capital. From beautiful metro stations and Soviet architecture to local food, mosques, and wandering the city with kids, here are our first impressions of vibrant Tashkent.

Discover Bukhara, Uzbekistan with kids — from staying in a caravanserai to exploring Silk Road markets, mosques, and family-friendly travel tips.