Khujand

Arbob Palace

Дворец культуры «Арбоб»

A government building that was built in the 1950s as headquarters for a Soviet kolkhoz (collective farm). It was modeled after the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg and is where the independence of Tajikistan and flag design were drafted.

Cafe Suman

Кафе "Суман"

A large cafeteria popular with locals. Serves generic Russian and Tajik food (borscht, shchi, meats, salads, etc.) for a very low cost.

Daily 07:00–21:00·About С20 for a full meal

CoffeeMoose

A quaint coffee shop that also has locations in Dushanbe. Serves various coffees and breakfast foods for a reasonable price and provides a nice atmosphere in which to enjoy them.

Mon–Sat 08:00–23:00, Sun 10:00–23:00

Fоrel

Форель

An upscale restaurant with a fish-focused theme (Russian forel means "trout"). Has lots of meat and seafood dishes at a good price. If you want a full fish, call ahead unless you want to wait a while.

Daily 08:00–23:00

Golden Fish

Ресторан Golden Fish

A restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Offers fish dishes, pastas, soups, and kebabs.

Daily 10:00–00:00

Historical Museum of Sughd Region

Осорхонаи таърихии вилояти Суғд

Possibly the most notable aspect is the building the museum is housed in, the reconstructed Khujand Fortress/citadel from approximately the 10th century, but the museum too is quite remarkable, tracing the history of the area from the time of Alexander the Great. Part of the gallery is built within the reconstructed wall.

Tue-Sun 08:00-16:00, closed Mon

Independence day monument

A stele next to the river and a very tall Tajik flagpole. Just to the east of here is a monument to the illustrious poet Rudaki, a founder of classical Persian literature.

Jum'a Bazaar

and the are the other major shopping centers in Khujand, although they will most likely be of little interest to the traveler, since they primarily sell appliances (Jum'a) and generic clothing (Somon). If, however, you are in urgent need of a new washing machine or a pair of shoes, they are great places to get good deals.

Kamoli Khujandi Park and Museum

Боги ба номи К. Худжанди

Site of a mausoleum-like building with earth from the grave of the poet Kamol Khujandi, three music stages with beautiful wooden carvings, springs and a reconstructed house exhibit of Kamol Khujandi himself. Also where you can catch the tramway (Kanatnaya Doroga) over the river.

Kamoli Khujandi Theatre

Театри ба номи Камоли Хуҷанди

The local theater, located on the main square across from the fortress and Kamoli Khujandi Park..

Kanatnaya Doroga

Канатная дорога

Ride an aerial tramway between Kamoli Khujand Park and Somoni Park, over the Syr Darya River. It is right next to the Sugdiyon Hotel.

daily 10:00-22:00·С15 for "standard", С20 for "deluxe" (a loveseat instead of a bench)

Khujand Fortress

Қалъаи Хуҷанд, Крепость "Худжанда"

The reconstructed fortress of medieval Khujand. Inside is a large public square, a museum/monument dedicated to Khujand's local history, as well as a few shops that cater to tourists (such as a knife store and souvenir store).

С100 per person (foreigner rate)

Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin

Мавзолей Шейха Муслихиддина

The resting place of Sheikh Muslihiddin, author of the important Islamic text Sahih-e Bukhari.

Nur-i Islom Mosque

Нури Ислом

, one of the city's largest and nicest, is located on the north side. Women are not usually allowed in the mosque, although female tourists might have some success if they go outside of prayer times.

Omar Khayyam

Ресторан "Омар Хайям"

The finest dining in Khujand. Despite the name, the restaurant serves Georgian food, in addition to standard Tajik food and pizza. A good place to take guests. Located on the main square in the Omar Khayyam Hotel.

Daily 07:00–22:00·ca С200 for a 2-person meal with drinks.

Oshi Palov

Оши Палов

A fancy restaurant next to the Nur-i Islom mosque (the main mosque on the north side of the river). You can only get plov/osh here plus tea and bread, but it's the best place in town to try the Khujandi variety of plov. It gets extremely packed on Fridays between 11:30 and 14:30 (Friday prayers are generally around 13:00).

Daily 08:00–21:00·about С20 for a 2-person meal with bread and tea

Panda

Панда

A "splurge" place by Tajik standards, Panda is a very good Chinese/Japanese restaurant in Khujand, and the only place in the city where you can find tofu. It is a popular place for Khujand's expat community.

Daily 11:00-22:00·С30 to С100 for a dinner

Panjshanbe Bazaar

. Here, you can get a wide variety of local Tajik produce, meats, clothing (imported from China or Turkey), pets/pet products, kitchen supplies, and more.

Saray

Сарай

A good Turkish restaurant on the north side of the river. As of 2023, there is a new apartment building being built in front of the restaurant, so you have to take the road through the construction site to find the restaurant (there are signs posted telling you how to get to the restaurant).

Daily 10:00–23:00

Somon Bazaar

are the other major shopping centers in Khujand, although they will most likely be of little interest to the traveler, since they primarily sell appliances (Jum'a) and generic clothing (Somon). If, however, you are in urgent need of a new washing machine or a pair of shoes, they are great places to get good deals.

Somoni Park

There is a monument to Ismail Somoni on the right bank of the Syr Darya. It stands on top of a hill surrounded by fountains. The fountains are periodically drained.

Stella Khujand

Стелла Хуҷанд

Not really something to "do" (although there is a seating area inside), but this observation tower modeled after the Tajik crown symbol makes a good reference point, as it is visible from most of the central city.

Univermag

region is host to a smattering of stores that range in theme and quality. A large amount of these will be no different than the stores in your hometown, but if you're a shopaholic, it's a good street to walk down and window shop. It is the street that connects Khujandi Park with Panjshanbe, so it can easily be strolled on the way to or from Panjshanbe.

Victory Park

Парк Победы

Home to Khujand's giant Lenin statue and memorials to Khujandis who fought in World War II. In the evenings, it becomes an amusement park for locals.

Zaytun

Зайтун

A restaurant serving traditional Tajik food in a faux traditional Tajik setting (walls with Silk Road motifs and fake plants hanging from the ceiling). The food is excellent.

Daily 07:00–23:00

World of Shish-Kabobs

Sikhkabobi Mir, Сихкабоби Мир

A restaurant that specializes in serving shish-kabobs.

Daily 09:00–22:00

Cafe Ravshan

Wide selection of dishes, not expensive.