Melon Day is a new public holiday in Turkmenistan, started in 1994 by Saparmurat Niyazov, Turkmenbashi. It is celebrated annually on the second Sunday of August and is centered on a unique crossbreed of the muskmelon, an essential crop for the nation.

The day’s festivities include a large fruit display and a series of dances and other music events. The nation’s best melon growers are lavished with gifts.

Independence Day is one of Turkmenistan's most meaningful public holidays; it falls over two days, October 27 and 28. It provides an excellent opportunity to discover more about the culture of Turkmenistan as traditional folklore tales are told and classic horsemanship shows take place. Abundant hearty Turkmen food is served at communal gatherings. 

Oraza Bayram or most commonly known as Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important Muslim commemorations, is celebrated in Turkmenistan with much religious passion and general merriment. The national holiday comes on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal, immediately following the holy month of Ramadan and a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and devotion. Held in May or April, this day marks the transition between fasting and the time of feasting.

Memorial Day is held to commemorate the fallen soldiers of Turkmenistan. Memorial Day is a national holiday in Turkmenistan celebrated on January 12 each year. This holiday is also known as "Memory Day of heroes of 1881 battle with the Russians at Geek Tepe". It is a day of national pride for Turkmen soldiers, who died fighting for the nation, who defended the Geok Tepe fortress against the invading Russian troops in 1881.

Kurban Bayram, widely known as Eid al-Adha, is a historic Islamic holiday celebrated in Turkmenistan since 1994. It is a commemoration of the sacrifice of Abraham. The most significant holiday of Islam, Kurban Bayram, is a valuable expression of friendship and solidarity which aims to instill faith, morality, and respect for social foundations in people.

In Turkmenistan, every home is filled with tempting aromas as delectable festive dishes, sweets, and baked goods are prepared and shared with relatives, neighbors, and friends. People similarly aim to do good deeds, care for their loved ones and donate to charities on this public holiday. 

The 38m-high Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum was built in Merv, Turkmenistan, in the 12th century. The building was restored with Turkish aid and rose dramatically in the open plain.

The mausoleum is a simple cube with a barrel-mounted dome on top. Inside is the stone tomb of the great Ahmad Sanjar, sultan of the Great Seljuk Empire. Originally it had a marvelous turquoise-tiled outer dome, said to be visible from a day's ride away, but that is long gone. Interior decoration is sparse, though restoration has brought back the blue-and-red frieze in the upper gallery.

 Yangykala canyon is a stunning sight and one of the most spectacular natural attractions in Turkmenistan. Just as alluring as the beautiful views is its solitary isolation in the desert, with pink, red, and yellow rock bands searing across the sides of steep canyon walls.

Canyons and cliffs slash for 25km towards the Garabogazköl basin and lie approximately 165km north of Balkanabat and about 160km east of Turkmenbashi. The main attraction of Yangykala canyon is the sudden appearance of soaring cliffs in layers of white, green, pink, red, and even green in a desolate setting. The colors are sublime, and the whole area delivers a wow-effect as you first come upon it. 

Köw Ata Underground Lake is a cave with a unique long metal staircase that leads down into the Bakharden Cave, where the 235-foot-long lake is located. At the bottom awaits a superb lake of clear water naturally heated to about 36°C (96.8°F). The warm waters contain many different salts and minerals, most notably sulfur, responsible for the distinct smell within the cave. Thus, Köw Ata Underground Lake is Turkmenistan's closest to a thermal spa.

 Ashgabat, the fantastic capital of Turkmenistan, is one of the country’s largest cities and home to the famous and largest mosque in Central Asia, popularly known as the Turkmenbashi Ruhy Mosque.

 Several beautiful attractions one can find in and around the city, such as the Wedding Palace, Turkmen carpet museum, and many others.

Kunya-Urgench is located on the left bank of the Daria River in the western part of Turkmenistan. It is the ancient capital city of the Khorezm Region, once part of the Achaemenid Empire. and was destroyed by a series of disasters.

The old town area comprises a series of monuments mainly from the 11th to 16th centuries. This area has remained an extensive deserted land with some remains of ancient fortified settlements, including a mosque, the gates of a caravanserai, fortresses, mausoleums, and a 60-m high minaret. 

Ruhyyet Palace is a palace in the capital, Ashgabat in Turkmenistan, built by the French company Bouygues. The palace holds official state events, forums, meetings, and inaugurations. The palace can accommodate more than 2800 people in the auditorium in the Ruhyyet Palace.

Ruhyyet Palace is a well-known monument in Turkmenistan that has harmonically fitted into the provincial center's emerging architectural ensemble and the building of State Drama Theatre named after Kemine and the Murgap valley's most prominent mosque.

The ancient city used to be an ancient settlement of the Iranian people, Nisa. It was an essential Parthian Empire in the city of Ashgabat, which was destroyed by an earthquake that occurred in the first decade BC. The ruins are now inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Old Nisa was the place where the palace and temple buildings were concentrated. The fortress walls were strengthened with 43 rectangular towers and were 8-9 m thick in their base. When the Parthian Empire was a significant power, Old Nisa was called Mitridatkert after king Mitridate (171-138 BC), who ordered the invention of this city.