Ashgabat Cable Car
Asma ýoly
A sightseeing cable car that climbs from the foot of the southern hills to the summit of Kopet Dag, with views from the top over the white city stretching toward the Karakum Desert.
The cable car departs from the southern edge of the city and covers about 3.5 km, climbing the slope of Kopet Dag to a viewing platform at the summit. The journey takes about 15 to 20 minutes. At the top there is a restaurant and an observation deck. On clear days you can see the white marble districts, the Olympic venues and the desert on the northern horizon. Fares and opening hours follow what is posted on site. Service is suspended in strong winds or during maintenance.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–20:00 (check on site)
Nearby sights
- Arch of Neutrality
- National Museum of History of Turkmenistan
- Alem Cultural and Entertainment Center
- Monument to the Constitution
- Ashgabat Flagpole
- Turkmenistan Tower
- Independence Monument
- Magtymguly Pyragy Cultural Park