Southern Uzbekistan

Region

The mountainous south towards Afghanistan. Shahrisabz, Timur's birthplace, has the ruins of his huge Ak-Saray palace, and Termez has Buddhist stupas and monasteries from the Kushan era and an excellent archaeology museum. The Baysun mountains have traditional villages.

Southern Uzbekistan Khazret SultanQamashiBaisuntauKhalchayanOdina MosqueBobotog National Nature ParkYuqori Topalang National Nature ParkOmonqoton National Nature ParkShahrisabzQarshiTermezBoysunAk-Saray PalaceFayaz TepeDalverzin TepeTeshik-Tash 1DenovGʻuzorKosonMuborakKitobShoʻrchiChiroqchiYangi NishonBeshkent

Southern Uzbekistan essentials

Country: Uzbekistan
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Som (лв)
Language: Uzbek

Where to Go in Southern Uzbekistan#

City Termez TermezHistoric city near the Amu Darya River City Shahrisabz ShahrisabzHistoric city known for Timur's birthplace City Qarshi QarshiCity in Qashqadaryo with historical sites City Denov DenovCity in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan History Teshik-Tash 1 Teshik-Tash 1Paleolithic rock shelter with Neanderthal-associated archaeological finds History Ak-Saray Palace Ak-Saray PalaceTimurid palace ruins in Shahrisabz with monumental portal History Dalverzin Tepe Dalverzin TepeAncient Kushan-period city with rich archaeological remains History Khalchayan KhalchayanArchaeological site with ancient sculptures and royal tombs Nature Baisuntau BaisuntauMountain peak in Surxondaryo Region, Uzbekistan. Nature Bobotog National Nature Park Bobotog National Nature ParkProtected area conserving unique mountain ecosystems Nature Yuqori Topalang National Nature Park Yuqori Topalang National Nature ParkRegional nature park protecting mountain habitats and biodiversity Nature Omonqoton National Nature Park Omonqoton National Nature ParkProtected Uzbek nature park conserving desert and mountain habitats

Regions & Cities#

Shahrisabz Explore Shahrisabz Timur’s legacy looms in Shahrisabz: the crumbling portal of Ak-Saray, Kok-Gumbaz domes, and shaded alleys. Qarshi Explore Qarshi Qarshi’s mud-brick madrasas, caravanserai remains and Tepe fortress attract Silk Road travelers; bazaars sell melons and plov, and guests sample lamb pilaf and Uzbek bread under shaded courtyards. Termez Explore Termez At Uzbekistan’s southern edge, Termez offers Buddhist ruins like Fayaz Tepe and Kara Tepe, sandstone monasteries, and a small archaeological museum. Boysun Explore Boysun Tucked into rugged foothills, Boysun attracts visitors for mountain hikes, seasonal folk festivals and preserved local crafts. Ak-Saray Palace Explore Ak-Saray Palace Ak-Saray Palace in Shahrisabz is the ruined 14th-century gateway built under Timur, notable for its vast portal and tile fragments; visitors come to study Timurid masonry and the city’s archaeological ensemble. Fayaz Tepe Explore Fayaz Tepe Fayaz Tepe, near Termez in southern Uzbekistan, preserves a Buddhist monastic complex with stucco fragments and foundations dating to early medieval Central Asia; archaeology and regional Buddhist history attract visitors. Dalverzin Tepe Explore Dalverzin Tepe Dalverzin Tepe is an archaeological mound in southern Uzbekistan with Kushan-period remains and artifacts; visitors come for Silk Road archaeology and museum displays of excavated objects. Teshik-Tash 1 Explore Teshik-Tash 1 Teshik‑Tash 1 is a Paleolithic site in southern Uzbekistan known for Mousterian deposits and a child’s burial; it attracts archaeologists and students of human prehistory.

Southern Uzbekistan at a Glance#

Local Time
11:35 PM
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Best Things to Do in Southern Uzbekistan#