Khiva is not known by all travellers but it should be. Because not only historical streets and buildings but also the quality of conservation is amazing. Old culture was kept very properly and the site condition is very good. Moreover, real life is going on, old town is still active and very attractive. Khiva must be the first destination when... More

This is the walled city. I walked around outside the walls at night too and met locals playing soccer. there aren't many street lights outside the walled city, so use mobile phone as flashlight. Inside is bug tourist area. More

Khiva's a long way from anywhere but I came into Uzbekistan from Turkmenistan to Nukus so it was on my path (it is an awful 8 hour drive from here to Bukhara, although I believe you can fly from Tashkent to nearby Urgench). Basically the old town and its walls have been preserved. Walking among the old madrassas and palaces... More

I thought several times before adding it into my itinerary, as Khiva is a difficult to reach destination (tough travel of 6 - 7 hours in hot dessert) and I was travelling with my kids. Further, Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahre Sabz and Tashkent are much more famous than Khiva and it makes Khiva as a 2nd rated destination. However, I decided... More