TASHKENT ( WNAM MONITORING): Uzbekistan is fast becoming Central Asia’s must-visit destination, welcoming a record 11.62 million foreign visitors in the first ten months of 2026.
That is a jump of 19.4 percent over last year, nearly 1.9 million more travellers choosing Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road cities, vibrant bazaars, stunning mountains and warm hospitality, according to the National Statistics Committee.
Neighbouring countries led the surge. Kyrgyzstan topped the list with over 3.18 million visitors, followed closely by Kazakhstan with 2.70 million and Tajikistan with 2.55 million, showing how regional travel is booming like never before.Russia sent more than 1.10 million visitors, while Afghanistan contributed 432,651, China 430,326 and Turkmenistan 289,933.Türkiye added 169,553 visitors and India 64,344, reflecting Uzbekistan’s growing appeal far beyond Central Asia as a cultural, historical and adventure tourism hotspot.
