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Tashkent to Khiva in Half the Time – New High-Speed Train by 2026

Tashkent to Khiva in Half the Time – New High-Speed Train by 2026 Uzbekistan is launching a high-speed train from Tashkent to the ancient city of Khiva by 2026. Travel time will be cut from 14 hours to just 7 hours and 40 minutes, making it much easier and faster for tourists to explore this […]

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Statue of Amir Temur in the center of Tashkent

AirAsia X Launches First-Ever Direct Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent

AirAsia X Launches First-Ever Direct Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent AirAsia X has announced the launch of a brand-new direct service connecting Kuala Lumpur to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, marking a significant expansion into Central Asia. Starting October 15, 2025, the new route will operate three times weekly: on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays using the

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China Launches Visa-Free Travel with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to Boost Silk Road Tourism

China Launches Visa-Free Travel with Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to Boost Silk Road Tourism China’s new visa-free agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan highlight a significant step toward greater regional connectivity. These policies are already increasing travel and cultural exchange along the historic Silk Road, while also opening doors for deeper business and diplomatic engagement across Central

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Direct Flights Open New Gateway Between Dushanbe-Beijing

Direct Flights Between Dushanbe and Beijing Twice Weekly Starting June 16, 2025, direct passenger flights will operate between Dushanbe, Tajikistan, and Beijing, China. According to the Civil Aviation Agency under the Government of Tajikistan, these flights will be offered twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays, by China Southern Airlines.  Following this visit, President Rahmon

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Leilek carpet production in Batken

Kyrgyzstan Named a Top 2025 Travel Destination by The Guardian for Ethnic and Cultural Tourism

Kyrgyzstan Named a Top 2025 Travel Destination for Ethnic and Cultural Tourism Kyrgyzstan is included in The Guardian’s top travel destinations for 2025 list, highlighting its growing global appeal as a unique spot for ethnic and cultural tourism. Known for its dramatic mountain scenery, nomadic traditions, and warm hospitality, Kyrgyzstan offers visitors a chance to

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Turkmenistan Visa Updates 2025 Double Entry & Faster LOI

Turkmenistan Visa Updates 2025Double Entry & Faster LOI Recent changes in Turkmenistan’s migration service regulations aim to simplify and flexibility for travelers. Significant updates include an extended application window for the Letter of Invitation (LOI), the introduction of a two-entry visa option, and faster, more reliable processing. LOI Applications Now Accepted 6 Months in AdvanceTravelers

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Darwaza (Derweze) gas crater in the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan.

Turkmenistan’s Eternal Flame Nears Its End

Turkmenistan’s Eternal Flame Nears Its End Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Door to Hell” or “Gate of Hell,” has been burning in Turkmenistan’s Karakum Desert since 1971 when Soviet geologists ignited it to burn off leaking methane. For more than 50 years, the crater’s fire burning at around 1,000 °C was a strange and

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Tashkent International Airport, Uzbekistan

Direct flights between Islamabad and Tashkent

Direct Flights operated between Islamabad and Tashkent by Uzbekistan Airlines This new route of Islamabad – Tashkent flight is likely to improve economic interdependence and regional linkage, positioning with broader initiatives such as the Central and South Asia Connectivity Initiative in addition to the obvious increase in tourism. Uzbekistan airlines already operates twice a week

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