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Dushanbe

Tajikistan's leafy capital and starting point for the Pamirs, with tree-lined avenues, the Green Bazaar and grand new monuments.

Photo: Adam Harangozó · CC BY-SA 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Dushanbe is being written. It's on the Tajikistan list as If You're Nearby.

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Fann Mountains

About 53 miles away

Turquoise lakes and treks.

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Samarkand

About 124 miles away

Registan Square, among the most stunning sights in Asia.

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Tashkent

About 193 miles away

Central Asia's biggest city, with ornate metro stations and its Chorsu Bazaar.

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The Full Short List

Tajikistan

The roof of Central Asia.

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