Itchan Kala

Adventures By Train 100-day World Tour

"The oldest quarter of Khiva, this compact inner town is completely surrounded by adobe walls and represents the city’s historic core; it was the first site in Uzbekistan to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, highlighting its exceptional cultural and architectural significance." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines