# Tourist Attractions in Turkmenistan

![Turkmenistan](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/country-78-bf62854e72.webp) 

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# Tourist Attractions in Turkmenistan

Discover the best tourist attractions in Turkmenistan — handpicked, rated by real travellers and mapped for your next trip.

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**3**Attractions

## About Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan offers a striking blend of modern spectacle and timeless desert landscapes that make it a truly distinctive Central Asian destination. In Ashgabat, enduring marble splendor and grand boulevards showcase a prideful,需evolving capital; outside the city, the Karakum Desert unfolds as a surreal sea of dunes dotted with oases and camel treks. Travel deeper to ancient Merv and the fortress towns along the Silk Road, or ride into the steppes to meet Akhalteki horses. UNESCO sites, carpet-weaving traditions, and welcoming hospitality complement surreal sights like the Darvaza Gas Crater, a dramatic, otherworldly experience after dark.

Quick facts

* Continent Asia
* ISO code TM
* Cities 1
* Population 2,776,409
* Attractions 3
* Average rating 4.7 / 5
* Total reviews 686
* Top category Religious site
* Top city Ashgabat

## Cities in Turkmenistan

Cities listed directly under this country.

[ ![Ashgabat travel guide](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-100-a8b6094c24.webp) Ashgabat **3**Attractions **686**Votes ](https://super.tours/asia/turkmenistan/ashgabat) 

## Most popular attractions in Turkmenistan

The highest-rated places across this area right now.

[ ![Ertugrul Gazi Mosque in Ashgabat — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/turkmenistan/ashgabat/ertugrul-gazi-mosque.webp) 1 Religious site Ertugrul Gazi Mosque 4.8 ★★★★★ (335) Ashgabat ](https://super.tours/asia/turkmenistan/ashgabat#a-ertugrul-gazi-mosque) [ ![Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque in Ashgabat — Religious site](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/turkmenistan/ashgabat/turkmenbasy-ruhy-mosque.webp) 2 Religious site Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque 4.6 ★★★★★ (191) Ashgabat ](https://super.tours/asia/turkmenistan/ashgabat#a-turkmenbasy-ruhy-mosque) [ ![Independence Park in Ashgabat — Park](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/turkmenistan/ashgabat/independence-park.webp) 3 Park Independence Park 4.6 ★★★★★ (160) Ashgabat ](https://super.tours/asia/turkmenistan/ashgabat#a-independence-park) 

 Last updated 2026-05-22  Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team  Facts verified from public sources 

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## Frequently asked questions about Turkmenistan

How many tourist attractions are there in Turkmenistan? 

Turkmenistan features 3 tourist attractions on Super Tours, each listed with traveller ratings, photos, opening hours and directions to help you plan.

What are the top tourist attractions in Turkmenistan? 

The most popular attractions in Turkmenistan right now are Ertugrul Gazi Mosque, Türkmenbaşy Ruhy Mosque, Independence Park — ranked by real traveller ratings and review counts.

Where should I go in Turkmenistan? 

Popular destinations in Turkmenistan include Ashgabat. Each one has its own guide with the best things to see and do.

Is Turkmenistan worth visiting? 

Yes — Turkmenistan offers 3 hand-checked tourist attractions for every kind of traveller. Browse the full list above to plan your trip.