Currently, special attention is paid to the development of the tourism industry in Turkmenistan. Natural-tourism and historical-cultural opportunities of the country, rich national traditions and their uniqueness are the important directions of the development of the tourism industry. This is the reason for raising the international level of the country in the field of tourism and occupying an important place in the world tourism market.
Turkmenistan has been included in the Guinness Book of World Records several times. In particular, for the first time, the name of our country was entered into the Guinness Book of World Records with the world's largest hand-woven carpet with an area of 301 square meters. Our capital, Ashgabat, is recognized as the place with the largest concentration of white marble buildings in the world. "Oguz Khan and Sons" water fountain complex located at the entrance of Ashgabat International Airport, giant "Oguz Khan" star at "Turkmenistan" television and radio center, indoor observation wheel of "Alem" cultural and recreational center, as well as the image of the Akhalteke horse, the largest symbol of the horse in the world, which decorates the podium of the Olympic stadium, the Sports center with the largest indoor swimming pool in the world, on June 1, 2018 The largest cycling training session held at the "Ashgabat" multipurpose stadium, as well as the longest, single-track bicycle rally held on June 1, 2019 in the Ashgabat Olympic Village, as well as the international airports in Ashgabat and Turkmenabat, were entered into the Guinness Book of Records.
On May 1, 2020, Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, became a member of the World Federation of Tourist Cities. Membership in this prestigious international organization opens up new opportunities for the city in the development and expansion of various tourist destinations, as well as in the development of the city's tourism image.
Expanding the range of tourism destinations and its many types, improving the material and equipment base of the industry, improving the quality of services offered, training highly qualified personnel for the industry and strengthening the information and communication activities, achieving the development of the country's tourism industry in domestic and foreign markets is the main direction of large-scale activities in this regard.
Turkmenistan is one of the countries with the most peaceful politically and economically, the most ecologically pure nature, and the most ancient history from the cultural-historical point of view. Among the requirements of international tourism, it should be noted that the country to be visited has peace and tranquility, which guarantees the safety of visitors and tourists from different parts of the world, ecologically clean nature, clean air, clean water suitable for drinking, safe food supply, unique historical and cultural values that are of great interest to tourists, and unique architectural monuments. Compliance with the mentioned requirements is strictly controlled in the country. This increases the attractiveness of Turkmenistan in international tourism.
In order to further improve the work of the tourism industry in the country, special importance is attached to the improvement of roads connecting settlements and popular tourist spots. For this, all the necessary conditions are created for hiking, for tourists and tourists to have a pleasant rest on those roads.
One of the main sectors of the national economy of Turkmenistan is the health-recreation and sanatorium sector. The number of industry-related facilities and services provided to the public in all regions of the country is increasing day by day.
The specificity of tourism development is conditioned by the improvement of a number of interconnected systems of the economy, namely banking and insurance systems, communication and information systems, economic, legal and accounting services, management and marketing, transport, education and health care, culture and art, recreation, food and trade systems, and other types of services. Properly planned and efficiently organized tourism is one of the most widely demanded systems today. In this regard, the appropriate infrastructure is being created for the wide use of the tourism potential of the country's regions, providing consumers with all the necessary services on the spot, and efficient use of rich natural resources.
Different types of tourism are developed in the country. They include trips to historical and cultural monuments, vacations in resorts, sports trips, trips to mountain-desert landscapes, trips to natural monuments, etc. belongs to.
It should be noted that the tourism system of Turkmenistan, which is an important part of the ancient Silk Road, has enormous potential. Tourists visiting Nisa, ancient Merve and Könyürgenje, which are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, provide an opportunity to get acquainted with the unique cultural heritage and ancient historical places of the Turkmen people.
Turkmenistan is rich in cultural and historical monuments as well as attractive natural monuments. The beautiful corners of Kopetdag, the flora and fauna of the Karakum desert, the shores of the Amu River, Koytendag, the subtropical areas of Southwest Turkmenistan, as well as the Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea are very effective places for ecological tourism. In addition, ecotourism in Turkmenistan is mainly organized in Bathyz, Repetek, Sunt-Hasardag and other national reserves.
The nature of Turkmenistan is distinguished by its unique flora and fauna. Archabil and Gökdere valleys are located in the most beautiful part of Kopetdag. In these beautiful valleys, the fresh mountain air, abundant sunshine, and daily climate change have an uplifting, stress-relieving, and euphoric effect.
Another one of the most beautiful places of Western Kopetdag is Aydere Valley. It is characterized by mountain-desert climate, variety of flora and fauna, beautiful streams with dozens of springs, old castles and historical monuments from ancient times.
Located in the south-east of the country, Koytendag is one of the most promising places in the development of ecotourism. The traces of dinosaurs that lived in the ancient times, located in Koytendag Etrap, are of great interest to those who observe them. Koytendag's beautiful and unique places such as Umbardere waterfall, Kyrgyz cave, Gaynarbaba spring, mountain valleys impress those who see them with their beauty and uniqueness. Koytendag, which is rich in historical, cultural and natural monuments, has become one of the places of interest for local and international tourists.
The Sumbar Valley, located in the southwest of the country, is one of the most promising places in the development of tourism. Sumbar Valley is distinguished by its beautiful mountain streams, springs, unique fauna, sweet fruits and walnut forests.
The Karakum desert, one of the largest sandy deserts in the world, attracts many tourists from all over the world with its rich fauna and flora, hot, dry climate, natural landscape, oases located within its borders, historical and archeological and other unique features. In spring and autumn, the beautiful nature of the Karakum Desert is more suitable for people.
In the state policy of Turkmenistan, special attention is paid to the issue of preserving the original integrity of the Turkmen nature and bequeathing its wonderful beauty to future generations in order to ensure environmental safety and well-being.
The Turkmen coast of the Caspian Sea, which is considered to be one of the cleanest beaches in the region, the richest place of natural beauty and splendor - "Avaza" national tourism zone is a very effective and unique place for international and local tourism. The coast of the Caspian Sea, famous for its clean sea water, pleasant air, mineral compounds and healing mud, is an ideal place for developing an eco-tourism system with its unique fauna and biodiversity. The Caspian coast impresses with its beauty and magnificence in all four seasons of the year.
