Uzbekistan Golden Week 2026: A Silk Road Escape for Chinese Travelers

Imagine stepping off the plane as the desert air turns crisp and golden, the summer heat gone, the bazaars of Samarkand overflowing with sun-ripened grapes and pomegranates. This is Uzbekistan in autumn — and for Chinese travelers, the upcoming National Day "Golden Week" (国庆黄金周) is the perfect moment to walk the very Silk Road your ancestors once traded along.

The Silk Road did not begin in a museum. It began here, in the turquoise-domed cities of Samarkand (撒马尔罕), Bukhara and Khiva, where caravans from Xi'an once rested. Today, returning has never been easier — and autumn 2026 may be the most beautiful window of all.

乌兹别克斯坦旅游 (Uzbekistan travel) is wide open for Chinese citizens

Since 1 June 2025, Chinese passport holders enjoy a 30-day visa-free regime in Uzbekistan, with total stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. There are no forms, no embassy queues, no fees — simply book your flight and go. Uzbekistan was the first Central Asian nation to grant Chinese travelers this kind of effortless access, a true Belt and Road tourism corridor reborn for the modern traveler.

Direct flights make the 丝绸之路 (Silk Road) closer than ever

Reaching the heart of the Silk Road no longer means a long detour. Uzbekistan Airways, Air China and China Southern Airlines connect Beijing, Guangzhou and other Chinese cities directly to Tashkent, with the network expanding toward as many as 100 weekly flights between the two countries. China Southern now operates thrice-weekly Guangzhou–Tashkent service, and inbound operators in Samarkand are preparing for a surge of Chinese arrivals in 2026. Booking your Golden Week trip early secures the best seats and the best hotels before they fill.

Why autumn and Golden Week are the perfect time

From September through November, Uzbekistan glows. Daytime temperatures settle around a comfortable 21–30°C, the skies stay clear, and the evenings turn cool and romantic. September is harvest season: markets brim with melons, grapes and pomegranates, and grape festivals fill the squares. Walk the Registan in Samarkand at golden hour, sip tea in a Bukhara courtyard, lose yourself in the walled old town of Khiva — all without the crush of summer crowds. For a Golden Week journey, there is simply no finer backdrop than the Silk Road in its autumn colors.

Travel the Silk Road with GoUzbekistan, your local expert

GoUzbekistan is a licensed Uzbek tour operator (DMC) based in Bukhara, operating since 2007. We handle everything Chinese travelers need — Mandarin-friendly guiding arrangements, comfortable hotels, private transfers, high-speed train tickets, and authentic halal-friendly dining — so your Golden Week becomes effortless and unforgettable. Whether you dream of a classic Tashkent–Samarkand–Bukhara–Khiva route or a tailor-made family journey, we design it around you.

Golden Week 2026 fills up fast. Create your own custom tour today, or explore our tours and let the Silk Road call you home.

Plan your Uzbekistan trip — in your language

中文

乌兹别克斯坦旅游正当时：自2025年6月起，中国公民可享30天免签，畅游丝绸之路的明珠——撒马尔罕、布哈拉与希瓦。国庆黄金周即将来临，秋高气爽、瓜果飘香，正是最佳出行季节。立即定制您的专属行程，与GoUzbekistan一起重走丝绸之路。

العربية

السياحة في أوزبكستان أصبحت أسهل من أي وقت مضى. اكتشف طريق الحرير ومدينة سمرقند الساحرة بقبابها الفيروزية في أجمل فصول السنة، الخريف. صمّم رحلتك الخاصة مع خبراء محليين. أنشئ رحلتك المخصصة الآن.

Deutsch

Erleben Sie eine unvergessliche Usbekistan Reise entlang der Seidenstraße. Eine Seidenstraße Rundreise nach Samarkand, Buchara und Chiwa ist im goldenen Herbst am schönsten. Lassen Sie sich Ihre individuelle Tour von lokalen Experten gestalten. Stellen Sie jetzt Ihre eigene Reise zusammen.

Español

Descubra los viajes a Uzbekistán y recorra la legendaria Ruta de la Seda. Una visita a Samarcanda, Bujará y Jiva en otoño es una experiencia inolvidable, con clima ideal y mercados llenos de color. Cree su tour personalizado ahora con expertos locales.

Français

Préparez votre voyage en Ouzbékistan le long de la mythique Route de la Soie. Découvrir Samarcande, Boukhara et Khiva en automne, sous un ciel doré, est tout simplement magique. Créez votre circuit sur mesure avec nos experts locaux.

Русский

Откройте для себя туры в Узбекистан по легендарному Шёлковому пути. Самарканд, Бухара и Хива особенно прекрасны золотой осенью — мягкая погода и базары, полные винограда и гранатов. Создайте свой индивидуальный тур с местными экспертами GoUzbekistan.