"Ashgabat, the City of White Marble !" Top 5 Page for this destination Ashgabat by aboulmiche

Ashgabat Travel Guide: 129 reviews and 284 photos

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I visited Ashgabat on a business trip for around two weeks. I can say that it is a unique city in a unique country. Check the travel tips and photos and you might figure out what I mean.

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  • Pros:Very Cheap
  • Cons:Under Development
  • In a nutshell:Autocratic country in European stype !
  • Last visit to Ashgabat: Dec 2004
  • Intro Updated Jun 30, 2005
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Strange Wool Hat - Ashgabat Strange Wool Hat Favorites (4)

You will notice that some people on the streets are wearing a large wool hat. You can buy one as a souvenir. more travel advice

Water Fountain - Ashgabat Paying a Bribe Tourist Traps (2)

At the airport, during luggage check up, you might be asked to pay $10 to facilitate your passing. If you wanna pass... more travel advice

Government Building covered by White Marble - Ashgabat Don't take photos of Government... Warnings and Dangers (5)

Carrying a camera and taking photos is usually allowed. However, when you visit the Center of Ashgabat, security guards... more travel advice

Public Parc - Ashgabat Don't walk after 11 PM Warnings and Dangers (5)

Avoid walking in the city after 11 PM, otherwise the police will stop you and start asking questions. Anyway, there is... more travel advice

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