Tashkent City is Uzbekistan's capital and largest city, a sprawling Silk Road crossroads of old-town madrasas, a vast blue-domed bazaar, Soviet-era monuments and a fast-changing modern centre.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Suzani embroidery
Silk-embroidered wall hangings.
Price: 300,000–3,000,000 UZS (~$25–250)
Where: Chorsu Bazaar, Sayilgoh Street
Painted ceramics
Blue and turquoise plates and bowls.
Price: 40,000–300,000 UZS (~$3.3–25)
Where: Barak Khan Madrasa craft cells
Dried fruit and nuts
Apricots, raisins, walnuts and pistachios.
Price: 30,000–150,000 UZS (~$2.5–12) per kg
Where: Chorsu Bazaar
Halva and nabat
Local sweets and rock sugar.
Price: 30,000–100,000 UZS (~$2.5–8.3) per kg
Where: Chorsu and Alay bazaars
Chust knives
Hand-forged knives.
Price: 80,000–400,000 UZS (~$6.7–33)
Where: Chorsu Bazaar
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Chorsu Bazaar
The classic market; bargain politely.
Where: Old City (Eski Shahar)
Hours: Daily, roughly 06:00–18:00 (food and produce halls busiest before noon)
Alay (Oloy) Bazaar
A local covered market with fewer tourists.
Where: City Centre
Hours: Daily, approx. 07:00–18:00
Mirabad Bazaar
A neighbourhood produce market south of the centre.
Where: Mirobod District
Hours: Daily roughly 07:00–18:00
Yunusobod Dehqon Bozori
A large farmers' market in the northern district.
Where: Yunusobod District
Hours: Daily roughly 07:00–18:00
Tashkent City Mall
A modern mall with international brands and a food court.
Where: Shaykhontohur
Hours: Daily roughly 10:00–22:00
Mega Planet
A large northern mall with shops, cinema and food court.
Where: Yunusobod
Hours: Daily roughly 10:00–22:00
Sayilgoh Street Souvenir Shops
Souvenir shops and artists along Broadway promenade.
Where: City Centre
Hours: Daily roughly 10:00–21:00
Barak Khan Madrasa craft cells
Craftspeople selling paper, ceramics, knives and instruments in historic cells.
Where: Old City
Hours: Daily, daytime
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Start at about 60% of the asking price and settle around 70–80%.
Fixed-price shops and malls do not bargain.
Buy dried fruit by weight; ask to taste first.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Greet vendors with 'Assalomu alaykum'., Antiques and carpets older than 50 years need an export certificate.