The Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With the launch of a high-speed railway connecting Khiva to Bukhara, Samarkand, and the capital city Tashkent, alongside a major reconstruction of the international airport in Urgench, traveling along the Silk Road will become more convenient than ever before.

The city, renowned for its historic inner part, Ichan-Kala— the first site in Central Asia to receive UNESCO World Heritage status— is preparing for an influx of visitors: new hotels are being built, the Arda Khiva tourist complex is opening, and cultural routes are expanding.

In addition to architectural landmarks such as the Islam Khodja Minaret, the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, and the unique Juma Mosque, Khiva offers a rich gastronomic and hospitality infrastructure. Local restaurants serve national dishes, including the famous plov and traditional green noodles known as shivit osh.

Tourists are advised to visit the city in spring or autumn, especially in March during the Navruz festival. Thanks to these upcoming developments, Khiva is rapidly becoming one of the main cultural destinations on the tourist map of Central Asia.