Surxondaryo Region
Uzbekistan's southernmost province, rich in Buddhist sites and the ancient city of Termez.
Surxondaryo Region occupies Uzbekistan's far south, facing Afghanistan across the Amu Darya, with Termez as its capital. Once part of ancient Bactria, it preserves Buddhist monastery ruins such as Fayaz Tepa and Kara Tepa, as well as Islamic monuments including the Mausoleum of Hakim at-Termizi; the Termez Archaeological Museum has a rich collection. In the north, the Boysun mountain area offers traditional villages and mountain scenery. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit; summers are extremely hot. The gateway is Termez Airport, and you can also arrive by train from Tashkent.