Samarkand Walking Route
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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.
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Samarkand International Airport
Samarkand International Airport is an international airport located on the northern outskirts of Sam…
Samarkand Railway Station
The main railway station of Samarkand, serving high-speed Afrosiyob trains from Tashkent and Bukhara…
Emergency services
Single emergency number 112. Police 102, ambulance 103, fire 101, gas emergency 104.