A living Silk Road museum-city
Curated by Vinod Kumar Jain & Amit Jain · All Frontier Global · free, no login · reviewed 2026-07-05
A soaring 12th-century minaret beside a great mosque and madrasah. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
A massive royal citadel that ruled the oasis city for over a millennium. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
A shaded old pool ringed by madrasahs and mulberry-tree teahouses. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
A perfect 9th-century brick cube, a masterpiece of early Islamic design. Best: Apr–Jun & Sep–Oct
Sacred shrine complex with four mausoleums set in landscaped gardens outside old city. Best: Oct–May