Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan has been listed among the top 25 countries to visit in 2025, according to BBC. 

In its inaugural travel guide highlighting the best destinations for the year, BBC selected places that exemplify an opposite phenomenon. 

Each of the 25 destinations not only warmly welcomes visitors with unforgettable experiences but also leverages tourism to support local communities, protect the environment, or preserve unique cultural traditions, BBC noted. 

The list was curated by BBC Travel journalists and leading global experts in sustainable tourism, including representatives from the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Sustainable Travel International, the Black Travel Alliance, and the World Travel & Tourism Council. 

Uzbekistan received special attention in the guide as one of the youngest nations globally, with over 60% of its population under 30. 

The Tashkent metro, which doubles as an art museum with its Soviet-era mosaics, showcases how the country’s new generation is actively taking on leadership roles. 

While preserving its unique traditions and culture, Uzbekistan is making significant investments in tourism development, BBC emphasized. 

New hotels are being constructed, railway routes are opening, domestic flights are being launched, and cultural landmarks are being created. These efforts contribute to economic growth, youth retention, and attracting international tourists. 

In September 2025, Uzbekistan will host its first major international biennale, the Bukhara Biennale. 

Other notable cultural projects include the expansion of the State Museum of Arts, designed by renowned architect Tadao Ando, as well as the restoration and partial reconstruction of Prince Romanov’s Palace. 

BBC also highlighted that since May 2024, citizens of more than 90 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, can visit Uzbekistan visa-free. 

The country’s president has announced the establishment of the Global Green Tourism Startup Lab, aimed at combining Uzbekistan’s efforts in sustainable development and tourism. 

BBC further noted that simplified visa regimes and the introduction of new transportation links with neighboring countries have boosted tourism. For instance, in November 2024, the region’s first international railway route, the "Silk Road" tourist train, was launched, connecting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.