Things to Do in Turkmenistan

There are 28 attractions in Turkmenistan. Darvaza gas crater, burning natural gas crater known as door to hell, is the most popular.

1

Darvaza gas crater

Burning natural gas crater known as Door to Hell

Crater

2

Merv

Ancient Silk Road city ruins in Turkmenistan

Archaeological Site

3

Nisa, Turkmenistan

Ancient Parthian fortress city ruins near Ashgabat

Archaeological Site

4

Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque

Large modern mosque with grand marble architecture

Mosque

5

Sarygamysh Lake

Shallow Central Asian lake straddling Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan

Lake

6

Ogurja Ada

Caspian Sea island and Turkmenistan's largest offshore isle

Island

7

Saparmurat Turkmenbashy Olympic Stadium

Large Ashgabat stadium used for national sports events

Stadium

8

Ertuğrul Gazi Mosque

Prominent Ashgabat mosque named after Ertuğrul Gazi.

Mosque

9

Gonur Depe

Ancient Bronze Age city center of Margiana culture

Archaeological Site

10

Neutrality Monument

Monumental Turkmen landmark symbolizing national neutrality in Ashgabat

Monument

11

Altyndepe

Bronze Age archaeological mound and ancient settlement

Archaeological Site

12

Ashgabat Stadium

Large national stadium in Ashgabat used for sports

Stadium

13

Independence Monument (Turkmenistan)

Monument celebrating Turkmen independence in Ashgabat

Monument

14

Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar

Seljuk-era mausoleum and archaeological complex near Merv

Tomb

15

Turkmenistan Tower

Tall communication tower and city landmark in Ashgabat

Tower

16

Abiward

Ancient ruined city in Ahal Region, Silk Road site

Archaeological Site

17

Turkmen Carpet Museum

National museum in Ashgabat exhibiting traditional Turkmen carpets

Museum

18

Gurbanguly Hajji Mosque

Large Turkmen mosque in Mary, notable domes

Mosque

19

Badhyz State Nature Reserve

Protected reserve in Turkmenistan harboring rare saiga and kulan

Wildlife Reserve

20

Jeitun

Neolithic settlement site in Turkmenistan with ancient remains

Archaeological Site

21

Saparmyrat Hajji Mosque

Prominent mosque and religious complex in Ahal Region

Mosque

22

Monument to the Constitution

Monumental complex in Ashgabat symbolizing national constitution

Monument

23

Sport toplumy (Balkanabat)

Sports complex/stadium in Balkanabat, Turkmenistan

Stadium

24

Hanhowuz Reservoir

Large reservoir in southeastern Turkmenistan

Reservoir