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
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Ashgabat
If you want to buy carpets, Turkmenistan tracksuits or inexpensive cotton clothing, visit the Altyn Asyr Marketing Centre, opposite the Grand Turkmen…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Ashgabat
An excellent selection of carpets is on sale here and you can also pick up the necessary export documentation.
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Ashgabat
The Tekke Bazaar is a popular market recommended for foodstuffs and fruit as well as flowers.
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Ashgabat
The Russian Bazaar is great for food of all kinds, especially fresh fruit and vegetables.