Average cost 6k+｜12-day whirlwind tour of Uzbekistan! This lesser-known ancient country is perfect for photography

Just got back from Uzbekistan! In 12 days, I visited the three ancient cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, with prices so affordable it was touching. History buffs and photography lovers, this is a must-go!

✈️ Itinerary Overview (12 days, 3 cities, no detours)

Day 1: Guangzhou → Beijing → Tashkent (high on-time flight rate, visa-free entry upon arrival, go straight ahead!)
Day 2-3: Tashkent Citywalk (2 days enough to explore the core area, very comfortable pace)
Day 4: Tashkent → Samarkand (bus ticket 40 RMB! 6 hours direct, spacious seats with complimentary cookies 🍪)
Day 5-8: In-depth tour of Samarkand (4 days to explore slowly, every ancient site worth waiting for sunset)
Day 9: Samarkand → Bukhara (high-speed train second class 170 RMB, 1 hour direct! The scenery along the way looks like a painting 🎨)
Day 10-11: Bukhara whirlwind tour (2 days to explore the old city)
Day 12: Bukhara → Yining → Guangzhou (allow plenty of transfer time for the return trip~)

Post by Delightful Amelia~Gray56 | Oct 19, 2025