Top places to visit in Fergana

• Yodgorlik Silk Factory, Margilan

  silk factory · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Central Asia's finest working silk factory and the best place to see every stage of Uzbek silk production — from boiling silkworm cocoons to hand-dyeing on wooden frames to the rhythmic clatter of antique looms weaving ikat (atlas) fabric.…

• Rishtan Ceramics Workshops

  ceramics workshop · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The small town of Rishtan, 55 km from Fergana, has produced distinctive blue-and-white ceramics in a continuous tradition for over 2,000 years — using local clay, pomegranate-skin pigment, and lead-free glazes fired in traditional kilns.…

• Fergana Regional Museum

  regional museum · 3.9 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  The main historical and natural history museum of the Fergana Valley — a solid collection covering the valley's remarkable history from Hellenistic Khodjent to the Kokand Khanate, with exhibits on traditional Uzbek crafts (ceramics,…

• Fergana Central Park

  park · 4.0 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Leafy central park in Fergana city with tree-lined avenues, popular for evening strolls.

• Al-Farghani Statue Square

  monument · 3.9 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Square honoring the 9th-century astronomer and mathematician Al-Farghani, born in the Fergana Valley.

• Kudayar Khan's Palace, Kokand

  palace · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  19th-century palace of the last Khan of Kokand, an ornate complex a short drive from Fergana city.

• Kumtepa Bazaar, Margilan

  bazaar · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Sprawling Sunday/Thursday bazaar in Margilan famed for ikat silk, ceramics and local produce.

• Fergana Regional Drama Theatre

  theatre · 3.8 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Main performing arts venue in Fergana city hosting Uzbek drama and musical productions.

• Rishtan Pottery Museum

  craft · 4.2 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Small museum in Rishtan displaying the blue-and-turquoise glazed ceramics the town has produced for centuries.

Things to do

• Yodgorlik Silk Factory Tour, Margilan Cultural · 2 h · from UZS 87,400 per person
• Rishtan Blue Ceramics Workshop Cultural · 2.5 h · from UZS 112,000 per person
• Fergana Valley Bazaar & Craft Trail Cultural · 3 h · from UZS 62,400 per person
• Kokand Khan's Palace & Fergana Valley Heritage Day Trip Heritage · 7 h · from UZS 280,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Fergana Valley Silk & Craft Trail 9 h · from UZS 437,000

Where to stay in Fergana

• City Centre about UZS 35 per night

  Fergana's pleasant tree-lined centre has the best hotels in the valley and is well positioned for day trips to Margilan, Rishtan, and Kokand.

• Margilan about UZS 20 per night

  Staying in Margilan — the silk capital of Central Asia — gives access to the Atlas silk factories before they open to tour groups and an immersive Fergana Valley craft experience.

Hotels

• Silk Road Fergana Guesthouse 2-star · UZS 150,000 to UZS 280,000 per night
• Grand Hotel Fergana 4-star · UZS 600,000 to UZS 1,100,000 per night
• Asia Fergana Hotel 4-star · UZS 550,000 to UZS 950,000 per night
• Hotel Ziyorat 3-star · UZS 350,000 to UZS 700,000 per night
• Fergana Riverside Hotel 3-star · UZS 300,000 to UZS 550,000 per night

Where to eat

• Fergana Plov House Uzbek, Central Asian · about UZS 25,000 per person
• Sharq Restaurant Uzbek, Russian, Central Asian · about UZS 55,000 per person
• Fergana Chaikhona Uzbek · about UZS 25,000 per person
• Vodiy Restaurant Uzbek · about UZS 55,000 per person
• Margilan Osh Markazi Uzbek · about UZS 28,000 per person
• Kokand Restaurant Fergana Uzbek · about UZS 50,000 per person

Getting to Fergana

Airport: Fergana (FEG)

How visitors arrive in Fergana

• Flight from Tashkent By air from Tashkent · common

  Domestic flights from Tashkent serve the city, with some Russian and Istanbul flights. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train to Margilan station By train from Tashkent · common

  Trains from Tashkent stop at Margilan station, not in Fergana itself. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Shared taxi from Tashkent By road from Tashkent · common

  The road from Tashkent crosses the Kamchik pass; shared taxis leave from Tashkent bazaar and station areas. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Train from Tashkent to Margilan

  Trains from Tashkent serve the neighbouring town of Margilan rather than a station in Fergana itself. Continue by local taxi to Fergana. Source: orexca.com

From the bus terminal to the centre

• Shared taxi from Tashkent unconfirmed

  Shared taxis leave Tashkent from Kuyluk bazaar and Severniy station and cross the Kamchik pass. Foreigners pass a checkpoint and may need to show passport and registration. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Bus
• Taxi

  Shared taxis connect Fergana with Tashkent and with nearby Kokand, Namangan and Andijan, and Margilan is a short minibus ride away.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Silk Quality Deception

  Fergana central bazaar

  Low-quality rayon or polyester blended fabric is sold as 100% pure silk atlas at silk prices.

  How to avoid it: Test by pulling a thread and burning it — real silk singes, shrinks and smells of burning hair; synthetics melt and smell of plastic. Buy at verified factories like Yodgorlik.

• Fake Tour Agency Bookings

  Fergana city centre travel agencies

  Agents collect payment for Silk Road multi-city tours but dissolve or vanish before the travel date.

  How to avoid it: Book through agencies with verifiable registration numbers or through international platforms with buyer protection.

Best time to visit Fergana

• Jan 5°C
• Feb 8°C
• Mar 15°C
• Apr 23°C
• May 28°C
• Jun 33°C
• Jul 35°C
• Aug 34°C
• Sep 29°C
• Oct 21°C
• Nov 13°C
• Dec 6°C

More in Uzbekistan

• Samarkand
• Bukhara
• Tashkent
• Khiva
• Shahrisabz
• Nukus

Frequently asked questions about Fergana

How many days do you need in Fergana?

A typical trip to Fergana is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Fergana?

The highest-rated places in our Fergana guide are Yodgorlik Silk Factory, Margilan, Rishtan Ceramics Workshops, Kudayar Khan's Palace, Kokand, Kumtepa Bazaar, Margilan, Rishtan Pottery Museum.

Where should I stay in Fergana?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Fergana: City Centre, Margilan.

How do I get around Fergana?

Ways to get around Fergana covered in our guide: City bus, Taxi, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Fergana?

Scams reported to us for Fergana include Silk Quality Deception; Fake Tour Agency Bookings. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Fergana?

Average daytime highs in Fergana run from 5°C in Jan to 35°C in Jul.

Which airport is nearest to Fergana?

The nearest airport to Fergana has the code FEG.