How much do foreign tourists spend in Samarkand?

Samarkand continues to strengthen its position as one of the region's most popular tourist destinations. According to the Tourism Committee, about 3 million foreign tourists are expected to arrive by the end of 2025, Kursiv.media reports.

On average, each of them spends about $320 during their stay in the city. Moreover, the average travel time is now 3.5 days - while last year this figure was only 2.6 days.

The most active guests come from Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Italy, and Germany. The growth of tourism has a positive impact on the city's economy and service sector.

Domestic tourism is also actively growing. By the end of this year, 7.5 million Uzbek citizens are planned to visit Samarkand. In 2024, there were 5 million of them.

Tourism in Samarkand is not just an excursion, but a contribution to the development of the city. Have you already discovered the beauty of this ancient city?