Tourism in Uzbekitoday, the museums of Uzbekistan store over two million artifacts, evidence of the unique historical, cultural, and spiritual life of the Central Asian peoples that have lived in the region. The Statistical Internet Survey conducted between May 7 and August 27, 2008, found that the majority of those surveyed (39%) visit Uzbekistan due to their fascination with its architectural and historical sites. The next-largest group (24%) visited Uzbekistan to observe its culture, way of life, and customs. [1] Tourist activities in Uzbekistan range from outdoor activities, such as rock-climbing, to exploration of its rich archeological and religious history. In 2019, 6.75 million tourists visited Uzbekistan. The industry earned a total of $1.68 billion.[2] The tourism industry has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with both tourist numbers and revenue dropping heavily.[3] Each autumn, the Uzbek travel industry holds an International Tourism Fair.[4] Uzbekistan is located on the Great Silk Road and many neighboring countries (including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan) promote their countries based on thei he southeast portion of the country contains the western ends of the Tien Shan mountains. The mountains contain active forms of tourism such as mountaineering and rock climbing. Most well known for its ease of access from Tashkent is the Greater Chimgan Peak (3,309 m) of the Chatkal Range. This place serves as a starting point for many routes of hiking, climbing, horse riding, mountain skiing, and hang-gliding. Uzbekistan boasts multiple ski and mountain resorts, including Chimgan, which was constructed during the Soviet era, and a newer one called Amirsoy that opened in 2019. Both resorts are open for visitors to enjoy during seasons other than winter. [12] Architectural and historical sights Samarkand with its Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Gur-Emir and Shah-i-Zinda, Bukhara with its Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Ark citadel, Samanid Mausoleum and Lyabi Khauz Ensemble, and Khiva with its intact inner city, Ichan Kala, mosques, madrasahs, minarets, walls, and gates, are sites of tourism. The historical center of Samarkand is a World Heritage Site. Samarkand is home to numerous one-of-a-kind cultural and architectural landmarks that are preserved as exemplary works of Islamic art and architecture. The necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda is a popular tourist attraction. It underwent a controversial restoration in 2005 which replaced much of the aging terracotta and mosaic façade.[13] The general conference of UNESCO accepted the decision of inclusion in the list of anniversaries celebrating the 2750th anniversary of Samarkand.[14] Tashkent contains sighraphiccsc