Andijan City Guide
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Uzbekistan

Andijan City Guide

Andijan is a historic city in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley, known as Babur's birthplace. It offers rich culture, lively markets, and reliable internet. It’s not a main digital nomad spot yet but is affordable and quiet.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene
Excellent
8

Local food is strong with dishes like Andijan Plov, Lagman, Samsa, and Shashlik. Some international restaurants exist. Vegetarian/vegan options unclear.

Local Dishes:
Plov (Andijan style), Lagman, Samsa, Shashlik, Non (flatbread), Ayran
International Cuisine:
Some international restaurants
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Nightlife
Poor
2

Nightlife options are very limited in Andijan.

Coffee Culture
Poor
3

No strong coffee culture; traditional tea is dominant.

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Tipping
Not Required

Tipping is not required but appreciated. Restaurants may add service charges. Taxi tips not expected but rounding up is fine.

Top Attractions
Jami Complex
Historical
Includes a madrasah, minaret, and khanqah.
Babur Museum
Museum
Museum dedicated to Babur, founder of Mughal Empire.
Chorsu Bazaar
Market
Main market with local crafts and foods.
Hazrat Kyzyr Mosque
Religious
Religious site in the city.
O'zbegim Fountain
Landmark
City fountain and landmark.
Haqqulobod FOTO Center
Culture
Cultural photo center.
Abduazim Bogi
Park
A park and recreational area.
Bogishamol Park
Park
Large city park for relaxation.
Andijon Viloyat o`lkashunoslik Muzeyi
Museum
Regional Museum of Local Lore.
Museum of Literature and Art
Museum
Cultural museum.
Kal'a Fortress-Museum
Historical
Historic fortress converted to museum.
Chulpan Memorial Museum
Museum
Museum dedicated to local figure.
SIM Cards

SIM cards are available from Beeline, Ucell, Mobiuz, and Uzmobile at their offices. Passport registration needed. Beeline has wide 4G coverage.

Available at:
Beeline
Ucell
Mobiuz
Uzmobile
Recommended Apps
Yandex Go(Transport)
Maps.Me(Navigation)
2GIS(Navigation)
Google Maps(Navigation)
Google Translate(Communication)
Uzum Tezkor(Food Delivery)
Yandex Eats(Food Delivery)
Uzum Market(Shopping)
OLX.UZ(Shopping)
Paynet, Click, PayMe, Uzum Bank, Alif Mobi(Finance)
MyGovUz(Government)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness
Limited
5

Average cleanliness expected for a regional city.

24/7 Services
Poor
3

Emergency services operate 24/7, but most other services close early.

Groceries
Available

Chorsu Bazaar is the main market with crafts, spices, and local foods. No major supermarkets noted.

Cashless Payments
Cash preferred

Payments must be in Uzbek Sum. Credit cards work in some hotels only. USD is not legal for local purchases.

ATMs

ATMs exist mainly in hotels but can be unreliable. Currency exchange is safer at banks, airports, and larger hotels.

Schools
Local only

Home to Andijan State Medical Institute; info on other schools is limited.

Available Schools:
Andijan State Medical Institute

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces
Not Available
Work-Friendly Cafés
Poor
Digital Nomad Community
Poor
3

An emerging destination for nomads but no established meetups or hubs yet.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces
Good
7

Babur and Bogishamol Parks provide decent green space for walking and relaxing.

Running
Limited
4

Parks provide some green space for running but routes and safety details are limited.

Gyms
Available

Several gyms and fitness centers are available across the city.

Available Gyms:
Alpomish Fitness Club
LifeGYM
Youth Camp
Energy Gym Center
ZNX Oxygen Fitness
Weider Fitness Club
Aura Med
Fight GLADIATOR Club
Hard Gym Andijan
Fitnes
Tennis
Poor
0

No specific info on tennis courts.

Padel
Poor
0

No info on padel courts.

Yoga
Poor
0

No info on yoga studios or wellness centers.

Martial Arts
Poor
3

Some presence of martial arts training including kickboxing.

Skiing
Poor
0

No skiing opportunities.

Water Sports
Poor
0

No known water sports.

Surfing
Poor
0

No surfing opportunities.

Diving
Poor
0

No diving or snorkeling available.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare
Good
6

Several hospitals and clinics are available. English-speaking staff are limited but some international engagement exists.

Hospitals:
Saif-Optima Ko'z klinikasi
VISUS ko'z klinikasi
Klinika Andmi
Doctor Magnus
Infectious Hospital of Andijan Region
SHOX INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL
Tap Water Safety
Not recommended

Tap water safety is uncertain. Drink bottled water.

Common Scams
Found cash scam, Camera blame scam, Friendly bar friends scam, Bird poop distraction scam, Payment card scams, Malicious apps, Hello Mom scam, Taxi overcharging

Community & Family

Family Friendly
Limited
5

Parks like Babur and Bogishamol offer green spaces suitable for families but kid-specific facilities are limited.

LGBTQ+ Friendly
Poor
3

Likely conservative with limited acceptance and safe spaces.

Pet Friendly
Poor
2

Limited information; likely not very pet-friendly.

Communities
Nomad Watch Official Telegram Group (Digital Nomad)
Reddit r/Uzbekistan (Online Community)
Facebook Uzbekistan Travel Groups (Social Media)

Quick Facts

Population
547,800
Power Reliability
Excellent
8/10

Power is generally reliable with standard 220V outlets and 2-pin plugs.

Mountains
Available

Andijan lies among hills with scenic views. Specific popular hikes are not detailed.

Languages
Uzbek(80%)
Russian(60%)
English(5%)
Emergency
102
Police
103
Ambulance
101
Fire Service
112
Unified Emergency
104
Gas Service
1050
Rescue Service
1173
Tourist Hotline

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami
Very Low Risk
0
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Earthquake
High Risk
7

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