Ashgabat
Once one of Central Asia’s most spectacular sights, Ashgabat's legendary Tolkuchka Bazaar is now sadly unregonisable following a government relocation…
Must-see shopping in Ashgabat
Ashgabat
If you want to buy carpets, Turkmenistan tracksuits or inexpensive cotton clothing, visit the Altyn Asyr Marketing Centre, opposite the Grand Turkmen…
Ashgabat
Turkmen bookshops are little more than propaganda storefronts to promote national glory, but the best selection of books can be found at Miras Bookshop…
Ashgabat
This has reputedly the biggest fountain in the world. Inside it’s rather less than impressive – an all but empty two-floor shopping centre, although there…
Ashgabat
This huge, modern mall features stores galore, a bowling alley, movie theatre and Western-style cafes where you can get your hipster fix of avo toast with…
Ashgabat
One of the best supermarkets in town is the Yimpaş, a huge Turkish shopping complex where can buy everything from frozen lobster to Doritos over several…
Ashgabat
An excellent selection of carpets is on sale here and you can also pick up the necessary export documentation.
Ashgabat
The Tekke Bazaar is a popular market recommended for foodstuffs and fruit as well as flowers.
Ashgabat
The Russian Bazaar is great for food of all kinds, especially fresh fruit and vegetables.