
Daşoguz
Daşoguz, formerly known as Tashauz until 1992 and Dashkhovuz until 1999, is a city in northern Turkmenistan and the capital of Daşoguz Province.
The border with Uzbekistan is about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) away.
Getting to Daşoguz
Turkmenistan Airlines operates 6 flights per day from Ashgabat and 4 flights per week from Turkmenbashi. The flight from Ashgabat takes about 50 minutes and costs about US$12 one way. The airport is 14 km south of the city. There are regular bus services from Ashgabat (12 to 18 hours, US$4 to 5 one way) and infrequent services from Turkmenabat (10 hours, US$3 to 4).
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Dashoguz is about 480 km from Ashgabat and 100 km from Konye Urgench.
Worth seeing
Dinosaur sculptures in the town centre Bai Bazaar, colourful market
Where to eat
Shatugi, Alkaramzi köcesi 6,. Behind Hotel Diyarbekir; Russian food.
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