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| Urganch | ||
| province | Choresmies | |
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| Residents | 135.100 (2010) | |
| height | 91 m | |
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Urganch is a modern city in western Uzbekistan.
background
The modern Urganch is a modern city with Soviet characteristics with a symmetrical street scene. The city was founded in the second half of the 19th century and should not match the historical one, which is about 180 kilometers away Konya-Urgench in Turkmenistan be confused.
getting there
By plane
Urganch has a regional airport. Uzebkistan Airways offers domestic flights to Tashkent and Bukhara at. There are also flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg.
By train
There is a railway line that connects Urganch with Nukus and Bukhara. To Tashkent it is about 18 hours by train (route about Uchquduq and Navoij).
By bus
In the street
The city lies between Bukhara (350 km away) and Nukus (150 km). To Khiva it is 40 km.
mobility
Numerous yellow taxis populate the streets. Approximately normal price 5000 soms, more for longer distances. There are also minibuses with fixed routes. They cost 1000 So'm, which you give to the driver when you get out. In principle, all cars can serve as taxis. The prices should be agreed before boarding. Shared taxis to Khiva leave near the central market. In May 2019 a trip cost about 6000 So'm / person with four passengers.
Tourist Attractions
The city can be used as a base for trips to Khiva (40 km), Kony-Urgench (180 km) or to the desert fortresses of Karalpakstans Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala to offer.
activities
shop
kitchen
An English-language restaurant guide for Urgench can be found on Facebook under the title "The Urgench Restaurants". The gastronomy scene is more diverse and cheaper than in Khiva, which is more popular with tourists.
