Chorsu Bazaar

Chorsu Bazaar is Tashkent’s historic market and a window into everyday Uzbek life. Centered under a striking turquoise-domed hall, it offers fresh produce, spices, nuts, dried fruits, bread, and regional specialties like plov ingredients and samsa. Stalls for textiles, knives, and ceramics extend into surrounding lanes. Prices are generally fair, haggling is polite, and mornings are liveliest. It’s easy to reach by metro (Chorsu station) and pairs well with nearby Kukeldash Madrasah and the Old City. Visit for color, aromas, and local interaction rather than souvenirs alone; go early, carry cash, and expect crowds.