17.08.2026

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation of the project for an international tourist town planned for Khiva.

In recent years, the Khorezm region has paid particular attention to developing tourism infrastructure, improving the quality of services, and increasing the length of stay of visitors to the region. Over the past nine years, 280 hotels and guesthouses have been built, accommodation capacity has increased fourfold, and 11 new tourism facilities have been commissioned. Over the past five years, the number of foreign tourists has increased tenfold.

The new tourist town will combine historical heritage with modern urban planning solutions. Its architectural concept is based on Khorezm’s centuries-old urban planning traditions, including the historical layout and street network of the ancient city of Vazir, which became the first capital of the Khiva Khanate in 1511.

The complex, covering a total area of 12.3 hectares, will include hotels, a museum featuring historical and contemporary exhibits, restaurants serving national and international cuisine, retail facilities, and service businesses.

A significant part of the area will be dedicated to green spaces and walking alleys. Cascading fountains and internal canals are planned. Canopies equipped with solar panels will be installed in the parking areas.

It was noted that the consistent development of Khorezm’s transport, logistics, and tourism infrastructure contributes to increased tourist flows. In this regard, the creation of modern tourism complexes, expansion of the range of services, and increasing the length of stay of visitors in the region are of great importance.

The new town will help reduce the tourist load on Ichan-Kala and create new routes and services for visitors. The project envisages the creation of thousands of new jobs, as well as green recreational areas free from vehicle traffic.