Ashgabat Shopping

  2. Carpet Shop

    For carpets, try the government-run Carpet Shop, east of the Carpet Museum.

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  3. Ministry of Culture shop

    Niyazov books, calendars and lapel pins can be bought at the small Ministry of Culture shop.

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  4. Miras Bookshop

    Turkmen bookshops are little more than propaganda storefronts to promote national glory. Most central is Miras Bookshop, where over half the books are authored by Turkmenbashi.

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  5. Muhammed Art Gallery

    If you are looking to buy some locally produced art, try Muhammed Art Gallery, run by artist Allamurat Muhammedov. The unique collection has Muhammedov's own works set around his studio, plus a museum of ancient artefacts. The gallery is next to City Pub (look for the metal gate with the stained-glass horse design). Muhammedov, who speaks English, has displayed his art in galleries worldwide and welcomes foreign visitors in for tea.

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  7. Tolkuchka Bazaar

    The best shopping experiences are to be had at one of Ashgabat's many markets. Tolkuchka Bazaar is possibly the most fabulous in Central Asia. Whatever you want, it's sold at Tolkuchka. Expect to haggle.

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  8. Yimpaş

    The biggest and best supermarket in town is the Yimpaş, a huge Turkish shopping complex featuring, among other things, the only escalators in Turkmenistan. Here you can buy everything from frozen lobster to Doritos.

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