Samarkand Walking Route

This walking route traces a path through the historic heart of Samarkand, starting at Gur-e-Amir and winding through quiet residential streets past Rukhabad to Registan, then northeast through the old city to Bibi-Khanym and Siyob Bazaar, continuing to Shah-i-Zinda with a detour to the hilltop Hazrat Khizr Mosque for panoramic views. The total distance is about 5-6 km and takes 4-5 hours including stops.