Nukus Central Bazaar
Nókis Oraylıq Diyxan Bazarı
A large bazaar where locals shop every day. Try Karakalpak bread, fresh fruit and dried fruit, and get a taste of everyday city life.
The Central Bazaar is Nukus's largest produce market, divided into sections for fruit and vegetables, dried fruit, meat, bread and household goods. In summer and autumn, piles of honeydew melons, watermelons and grapes fill the stalls, and you can also buy traditional Karakalpak felt and headscarves. Crowds peak in the morning, bargaining is informal, and it's a good place to get small change or buy supplies for the road. It is about 1 km from the city center, so keep an eye on your belongings.
Opening hours
About 07:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Karakalpakstan State Museum of History and Culture
- Savitsky Karakalpakstan Art Museum
- Berdakh Museum
- Mizdakhan Necropolis
- Gyaur Kala (Khodjeyli)
- Chilpik Dakhma
- Sudochye Lakes
- Aral Sea Museum (Moynaq)