Overview
Daşoguz (also spelled Dashoguz) serves as the primary jumping-off point for visiting Konye Urgench, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Khoresm empire. The city itself is a Soviet-era administrative center with little to detain tourists beyond its market and dinosaur sculptures, but its strategic location near the Uzbek border makes it essential for travelers moving between Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan destinations like Urgench and Khiva.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Budget hotels from US$8/night (Hotel Dashogus) to mid-range at US$40-80 (Hotel Diyarbekir). Book ahead during summer peak season.
Money
Prices listed in US dollars in the article. Local currency is Turkmen manat (TMT). ATMs may be limited; bring hard currency.
Transport
Daşoguz railway station connects to regional routes. The border crossing to Uzbekistan at Shabat/Solat is accessible via shared taxi.