Chorsu Bazaar
Market Historic central market in Tashkent with blue-domed building
Central Tashkent market under a domed hall selling fruits, spices, bread and textiles; visitors sample Uzbek street food and shop for crafts.
Chorsu Bazaar is a traditional, central market in Tashkent notable for its large blue-domed rotunda. It functions as one of the city’s main markets for food and everyday goods.
The bazaar’s covered halls and surrounding stalls sell fresh produce, spices, nuts, dried fruit and local culinary products, alongside textiles and household items. The rotunda and adjoining arcades form the market’s busiest area.
The market has long been part of Tashkent’s commercial life and continues to operate as a daily trading center for residents and visitors alike. It is an active place for food shopping and for experiencing local food culture.
Chorsu sits in Tashkent’s old city near the Chorsu metro station and close to other historic landmarks and madrasahs in the central part of Uzbekistan’s capital.
- Blue dome: Centred on a large blue-tiled domed rotunda that serves as the market's main hall and a local landmark in Tashkent's old city.
- Offerings: Markets fresh produce, spices, dried fruit and regional foodstuffs alongside textiles and household goods across covered stalls and arcades.
How to Get to Chorsu Bazaar #
Chorsu is in central Tashkent near the Eski Juva district; take the Tashkent Metro to Chorsu station (Blue Line) - the market dome is immediately adjacent to the metro exit. Taxis and buses also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Chorsu Bazaar #
- Go early - the produce, spices and bread are freshest in the morning, and the market is busiest before midday.
- Bring small bills and coins; many stallholders prefer cash and change.
- Circle the dome - the outer ring sells everyday goods while the inner stalls are best for spices, nuts and teas.
- If unsure about bargaining, ask a shopkeeper's price first and then offer a modest counter; some stalls have fixed prices for tourists.
Best Time to Visit Chorsu Bazaar #
Morning visits year-round are best for fresh produce and lively atmosphere; avoid late afternoon when the market winds down.
Weather & Climate near Chorsu Bazaar #
Chorsu Bazaar's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 36°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 69 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain.
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August
August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.