About
A fairytale city with ancient walls and a never-completed minaret.
Why go
- Feels like stepping back in time
- A fairytale desert fortress
- An incredible open-air museum
Must try
- Wander Itchan Kala (the entire old city)
- Climb the city walls at sunset
- Visit Kalta Minor Minaret
- Visit Juma Mosque
- Watch a trapeze show
Pro tips
- Book trains 2-3 months in advance
- Take the night train from Tashkent
- Fly into Urgench for Khiva
- Stay inside the old town
- Take the side entrance to avoid paying an entrance fee
Good to know
- Summer months it gets really hot
- Card machines can be out of service at attractions
- Dress modestly, cover shoulders and knees
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