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With a population of 2.39 million, it is one of the largest in Central Asia.
This historical oasis city is located in northeastern Uzbekistan, in the basin of the Chirchik River, a tributary of the Sirdarya River.
(The information below is current as of December 2020)
population: 2,393,000 (2016)United Nations
area334.8 km²: 334.8 km
airportTashkent International Airport (TAS)
Direct flights from Japan are operated by Uzbekistan Airways (9h flight).
Tashkent International Airport⇔ City Access:
Tashkent International Airport is located approximately 7 km south of the city center.
The only transportation to the city is by cab or bus.
cab
Many cab drivers call out to you as you exit the airport, but there are no metered cabs, and you have to negotiate before getting in, which is quite a hassle for Japanese.
The market price is around 10,000 soum (about 130 yen), but when it comes to foreigners, the price tends not to be as cheap, such as 50,000 to 100,000 soum at the asking price.
local bus If you want to go near Amir Timur Square in the center of the city, bus 67 and other buses are available, but if you arrive late at night, the exchange offices will be closed, so you will have to use them only during the daytime.
Travel agency shuttles & hotel shuttles
For those unfamiliar with Tashkent, we recommend the transfer service provided by hotels and travel agencies.
The guide will pick you up at the arrival lobby, and as described below, there is no need to worry about getting into trouble, such as being taken to a different place than your destination or being charged further fees.
Car Distribution App Cab" (Yandex.Taxi), the Russian version of Uber, a cab dispatch application, is now available in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
The biggest advantage, after all, is that you can ride for the same price as the locals without having to negotiate the fare.
Another aspect for those who are not accustomed to using white taxis is that they are registered with the vehicle's license plate number, making them easier to use with peace of mind. Yandex.Taxi - Recommended cab dispatch app for Tashkent
Uzbekistan National Tourist Organization Official Website: Official guide of the Uzbekistan National Tourist Organization.
Hotel:The average rate for a 3-star hotel is ￥6,172 and for a 5-star hotel is ￥7,648.
Map of Tashkent
Tashkent Travel Guide
Transportation in Tashkent
subway
The Tashkent Metro is a subway system operating in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
It was the first subway in Central Asia.
It was the seventh subway system in the Soviet Union and opened in 1977.
The Tashkent metro station is one of the most elaborately decorated metro stations in the world.
They are the official beige-colored cabs and the so-called white taxis.
Both are the same in that they are not metered and are negotiated in advance.
It is important to recognize that citizens and tourists in Uzbekistan are quoted different amounts for riding the same section of road.
If you are a tourist, the official beige-colored cabs are recommended.
Within the city, 4,000 to 5,000 soum is enough for a one-way trip.
Car Distribution App
Cab" (Yandex.Taxi), the Russian version of Uber, a cab dispatch application, is now available in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.
The biggest advantage, after all, is that you can ride for the same price as the locals without having to negotiate the fare.
Another aspect for those who are not accustomed to using white taxis is that they are registered with the vehicle's license plate number, making them easier to use with peace of mind.
As of 2005, Uzbekistan had 3,950 km of railroads, of which approximately 620 km were electric.
However, the majority of Uzbekistan's domestic rail network is in need of maintenance.
The longest line in the country is the Trans-Caspian Railway, which runs from the capital Tashkent to the Amu Darya River basin.
The railroad connects Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
In 2018, a new development plan for the international railroad network in China, Kyrgyzstan, and the three countries was conceived.China - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan RailwayIn late December of the same year, in Tashkent, where the tripartite talks were held, the decision was made to construct an international train line in the three countries.。
Connecting Tashkent and Samarkand in October 2011Tashkent-Samarkand High Speed Rail (the Afrashab) is open to traffic.。
Specialized reservation site for optional tours departing from Uzbekistan.
The site offers a wealth of testimonials on historical and sightseeing tours and other activities.
Wind Travel Agency
Tashkent is the base of operations, with direct local connections.
Kaze Travel Agency is working with a local travel agency in Tashkent to create a trip to Uzbekistan.
Uzbek Friends The site introduces mini-tours organized by Trust Travel, a local travel agency in Uzbekistan.
Advantour Uzbekistan
Travel agency located in Tashkent (nearest metro station is Oybek).
The company handles domestic tours as well as tours of Turkmenistan.
