Tashkent’s Walk: The City’s Most Beautiful Spots

Tashkent is often shown to visitors through two main sights: the beautiful metro stations and the busy Chorsu Bazaar. But locals know the city’s real charm is found elsewhere — in shady parks, bright modern fountains and quiet streets lined with trees.

If you want to see Tashkent as a living, growing capital rather than just a sightseeing stop, these places show what the city feels like today, from the modern centre to fast-changing neighbourhoods.

Tashkent City Park — the modern centre

If Chorsu shows Tashkent’s past, Tashkent City Park shows its future. Located in the new business district, this large modern park has quickly become one of the city’s most popular places to walk.

The best time to visit is around sunset. The glass skyscrapers around the park reflect the evening light, and the large musical fountain becomes the main attraction, with water shows set to music. Nearby you’ll also find the planetarium, wax museum and the big Tashkent City Mall, plus plenty of cafés and shops both inside the park and around its edges. It feels modern and international, yet still very popular with local families.

Uzbekiston Ovozi Street and C-1 — relaxed city walks

The street has an abundance of cafes and shops catering to every taste. It is mostly quiet during the daytime and more lively in the afternoon. Photos: City Council

For a calmer walk, head to Uzbekiston Ovozi Street in the C-1 neighbourhood, one of the most comfortable areas in central Tashkent.

The street was recently renovated, making it very pedestrian-friendly. Wide walkways, benches and fountains make it pleasant to stroll at any time of day. Soviet-era residential buildings line the street, while cafés and shops lead toward Eco Park at the end of the route.

The Republican Children’s Library nearby often hosts poetry readings and cultural events in Uzbek, Russian and English, adding a lively but relaxed atmosphere. In the evenings, the soft lighting and greenery make the area especially enjoyable.

Taras Shevchenko Street

This street has always been the most modern spot of the city, full of cafes and shops catering to the Gen-Z and Millenials. Now it also attracts tourists and big festivals. Photos: City Council

Taras Shevchenko Street has quietly become one of the liveliest streets in central Tashkent.

Tall trees create natural shade over wide pavements, making it comfortable even in summer. Older residential buildings stand next to modern cafés and restaurants, many with outdoor terraces. Festivals and events are often held here, and many cafés stay open late, so the street remains lively well into the night.

It’s a good place to sit, watch city life and enjoy the more youthful side of Tashkent.

Sergeli Gastronomic Street

Photos: City Council

Interesting new places are also appearing outside the city centre. One of the best examples is Sergeli Gastronomic Street, sometimes called the Soliqchilar alley.

Sergeli used to be mainly a quiet residential district, but this street has turned into a busy food destination. Rows of modern food pavilions offer everything from local kebabs to burgers and desserts.

In the evenings the area fills with families and young people, bright lights turn on, and the atmosphere becomes festive. Last year one of the city’s Berr Festivals was also held here. It shows how Tashkent’s suburbs are becoming attractions in their own right.

Botanical Garden

One of the oldest parks in the city and definitely the greenest place you can find here. This is a perfect place for walking, running, cycling and having picnics. Photo: 4traveler

If you need a break from traffic and crowds, the Botanical Garden offers a completely different experience. Covering about 65 hectares, it feels more like a forest than a city park.

Walking here feels cooler and quieter, thanks to thousands of trees, including rare species from different parts of the world. Bird sounds replace city noise, and long paths make it ideal for slow walks. It’s one of the best places in the city to relax and reset.

Japanese Garden and the Canal by the TV Tower

A serene park hidden in the centre of the city beside a busy amusement park and an expo centre. Perfect place for picnics and photoshoots. Photo: PAC Group

The area near the TV Tower offers two different but equally pleasant walking spots.

The Japanese Garden, next to Tashkentland and UzExpo Center, contrasts modern buildings with calm lakes and carefully designed landscapes. There is a small entrance fee, and the garden often hosts cultural events and tea ceremonies. It is also a popular place for wedding photos.

Nearby, along the Bozsu Canal, is the Memorial to the Victims of Repression. The peaceful park and the elegant rotunda reflected in the canal create a calm atmosphere, while paths along the water are perfect for walking or cycling with views of the TV Tower.

Kosmonavtlar area

This park combined everything in one place: book stalls, picnic spots, cycling lanes, a playground, a skating rink, cafes and shops with antiques. Photo: Gazeta

The park area near Kosmonavtlar Metro Station, around the famous Blue Domes restaurant, has a special nostalgic feel.

Book stalls stretch along the alley, and vendors sell old coins, medals and collectibles, giving the place a slightly vintage atmosphere. Tall trees provide shade, making it popular for daytime walks. In summer, people even come here for small picnics. It’s a relaxed corner of the city that shows a quieter, older side of Tashkent.

Tashkent rewards travellers who explore beyond the usual tourist stops. Its charm is found not only in historic monuments but also in modern parks, lively streets, growing suburbs and peaceful green spaces where everyday city life unfolds.