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Silk Road Waterland Pools and Sand Area

  • VibeFamily leisure park, lively on weekends
  • DistanceAbout 8-10 km east of central Samarkand
  • Best seasonJune-August
  • Difficultyeasy
  • TransportYandex Go or taxi from central Samarkand, about 20-25 minutes

Samarkand is landlocked and has no natural beach, so the nearest equivalent to a beach day is Silk Road Waterland, inside the Silk Road Samarkand complex on the Rowing Canal in the Konigil massif, Uzbekistan. The park offers heated pools, two deep pools for adults, 18 slides, sun loungers and a sand sports area for beach volleyball and badminton. Its restaurant serves pizza, shawarma, kebabs, ice cream and snacks.

Heated pools, 18 slides and a beach-volleyball sand area on Samarkand's eastern edge.

Samarkand is landlocked and has no natural beach, so the nearest equivalent to a beach day is Silk Road Waterland, inside the Silk Road Samarkand complex on the Rowing Canal in the Konigil massif, Uzbekistan. The park offers heated pools, two deep pools for adults, 18 slides, sun loungers and a sand sports area for beach volleyball and badminton. Its restaurant serves pizza, shawarma, kebabs, ice cream and snacks. According to the resort page dated 24 June 2026, all-day tickets cost 100,000 UZS (about $8) up to 100 cm height, 150,000 UZS (about $12.50) for 100-150 cm and 200,000 UZS (about $17) above 150 cm. Hours are listed as 10:00-20:00 Monday to Thursday and 10:00-23:00 Friday to Sunday; other directories give different hours, so phone +998 55 705 70 23 to confirm. Hotel guests of the complex enter free, and local families get discounts. The atmosphere is that of a family leisure park, busiest on weekends. Taxi is the practical way to reach it, and visitors should pre-arrange the return in the evening. Water is chlorinated and pool-managed, unlike open-water swimming.

Practical information for Silk Road Waterland Pools and Sand Area · Last updated September 2026
Distance About 8-10 km east of central Samarkand
Getting there Yandex Go or taxi from central Samarkand, about 20-25 minutes
Difficulty easy
Best season June-August
Address Rowing Canal, Konigil massif, Samarkand 140319, Uzbekistan

Amenities

  • Heated pools
  • 18 water slides
  • Beach volleyball and badminton sand area
  • Sun loungers
  • Restaurant

Good to know

Best for
Families and heat relief

Location

Rowing Canal, Konigil massif, Samarkand 140319, Uzbekistan

39.6596, 67.0558 View on map

Highlights

  • Heated pools and 18 slides
  • Sand area with beach volleyball and badminton
  • Sun loungers and an on-site restaurant
  • Open to 23:00 Friday to Sunday

Tips for visiting

  • Phone +998 55 705 70 23 to confirm hours before going.
  • Weekdays are quieter; Friday evenings and weekends are busy.
  • Bring swimwear, towel and sun cream.
  • Ticket price depends on height, so children are measured at entry.

When to visit

June to August afternoons or evenings on Friday to Sunday when hours run to 23:00.

Frequently asked questions

How much is entry?

100,000-200,000 UZS (~$8-17) depending on height, all-day.

Is there a real beach?

No natural beach exists near Samarkand. The park has a sand sports area and pools.

Are the pools heated?

Yes, per the resort.