Turkmenistan is an incredible locale that will leave you with lifelong memories. If you’re visiting Turkmenistan for pleasure, there’s plenty to do in this great land.

Discover the rich culture and take a glimpse into the fascinating history. Browse the National Museum of History and Ethnography, which boasts artifacts from royal excavations, including a collection of ivory from the Parthian Kings.

Also be sure to visit the archaeological site of Nisa. Once an important city, thousands of texts from as far back as 200 BC have been found at this site.

While in Turkmenistan, also be sure to visit Turkmenbashi, west of Ashgabat. Located on the shore of the Caspian Sea, Turkmenbashi offers gorgeous panoramic views from the mountainside. A little further out of town offers beaches and swimming.