Uzbekistan Bukhara solo female travel City walk landmark route

Bukhara is my favorite millennium-old city in Central Asia, and the one I explored the most in-depth, because I loved it so much that I visited twice, wandering around for half a month.

👉But if you only have one day, even if you're a special forces soldier, I still recommend checking out these essential landmark spots first, all within walking distance.

🏞Bolo Klaus Mosque～Ark Fortress～Kalin Mosque～Maghori Attari Mosque～Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah

1⃣Bolo Klaus Mosque
This royal temple's most eye-catching features are the wooden columned porch at the entrance and the pool in front, along with the exquisite frescoes. It's also very pleasant to sit outside the door and listen to the chanting.
🚖It's right next to the old town, a 10-minute walk from the center of the old town

2⃣Ark Fortress
The most magnificent fortress in Bukhara, where you can overlook the entire city from the castle tower. Inside the fortress, there's a mosque and a museum. The ticket is a bit pricey, but it's still worth it.
🚖Just walk across the road from Bolo Klaus Mosque to get there

3⃣Kalin Mosque
The 47-meter-high minaret outside the Kalin Mosque is a true symbol of the city. I recommend coming in the evening when the night view is even more beautiful.
🚖After coming out of the Ark Fortress, just cross the road to get there

4⃣Maghori Attari Mosque
The oldest mosque in the whole city, located in the center of the old city of Bukhara, under a large area of ruins. The carvings on the entire building are exquisitely intricate, breathtaking.
🚖From Kalin Mosque, just walk through the commercial street to get there

5⃣Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah
This madrasah has now become a craft shop, but the statue of Nasreddin Hodja outside the madrasah is a must-photograph landmark, and there's almost always a queue.
🚖Turn left from the mosque ruins and walk to the end, it's on the left