The editors of Turkmenportal have compiled a list of attractive places to stay in Ashgabat on weekends, offering a variety of options for citizens and guests of the capital.

1. The updated amusement park “World of Tales of Turkmenbashy” on Garashsyzlyk avenue now offers new carousels, modern catamarans and children's playgrounds. The karting track has been restored for older visitors.

2. The Neutrality Monument, located at the end of Bitaraplyk avenue, provides an opportunity to enjoy clean air and have a picnic on the grass. Here you can rent bicycles and rollerblades for walking around the park. You can often find young people playing guitars, sometimes joined by vacationers.

3. The recently opened 60-meter Magtymguly monument and the adjacent cultural and park complex with 24 statues of world-famous writers are an ideal place for an educational family holiday. Here, parents can interestingly tell their children about outstanding poets from different countries and eras.

4. “Ashgabat” culture and recreation park (First Park) offers entertainment for both children and adults. The popular attraction “Ship” attracts large queues of people on weekends. There is also a small artificial hill with a gazebo, ideal for photo ops.

5. Independence Park is a real oasis of greenery, perfect for long recreational walks and active sports. Attentive visitors may be lucky enough to catch the impressive changing of the guard ceremony, where they can admire the guard's virtuoso handling of weapons.

6. For connoisseurs of night photography and romantics, it is recommended to take an evening trip to the majestic Wedding Palace, which offers a truly breathtaking panoramic view of Ashgabat at night sparkling with lights.

These destinations offer a variety of recreational opportunities to suit a variety of interests and ages, making your weekends in Ashgabat rich and interesting.