Kejetia Market
Central KumasiOne of West Africa's best-known market districts, with thousands of traders offering textiles, food, clothing, jewellery and everyday essentials.
Allow 2–3 hoursExplore on Masio
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Explore Ashanti Region
A cultural heartland of craft, enterprise and celebrated markets, where royal history, forest landscapes and warm hospitality come together.
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Find your way around Ashanti
Begin in Kumasi, then follow the region's stories through royal landmarks, craft villages, busy trading centres and green landscapes. Compare places and plan around what interests you most.
Shop Ashanti RegionCapitalKumasiMajor placesKumasi, Obuasi, EjisuCommunityCulture, commerce & craftLanguagesTwi, English, Hausa & more
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Markets & local shoppingExplore major trading hubs and specialist craft communities for food, textiles and locally made goods.Explore markets Culture & heritageDiscover royal history, museums, kente weaving, adinkra printing and living traditions.Discover culture Nature & attractionsMake time for crater-lake views, forest walks and tranquil landscapes outside Kumasi.See natural places
Markets
Find the region's trading spirit
Ashanti markets bring together fresh food, fabric, household goods and specialist craft. Arrive early, keep belongings close and ask before taking photographs.
Best for first-time visitors
Adum shopping district
KumasiA dense commercial centre for fashion, electronics, services and modern retail, within easy reach of the city's central sights.
Allow 1–2 hoursExplore on Masio
Bonwire craft shopping
Near EjisuA community associated with kente weaving, where visitors can learn about the craft and shop for woven cloth directly from local makers.
Half-day outingExplore on Masio
Culture & heritage
Follow the story of Asante
Royal institutions, historic sites and skilled makers keep the region's cultural identity visible in everyday life.
Manhyia Palace Museum
Learn about Asante kingship and the people, objects and events that shaped the kingdom's history.
View detailsAsante Traditional Buildings
Explore surviving examples of traditional Asante architecture and the cultural knowledge held in their forms.
View detailsBonwire kente
Watch skilled weaving and understand the colours, patterns and meanings behind this celebrated cloth.
Meet local makersNtonso adinkra
Discover how carved symbols and traditional printing techniques communicate values, stories and proverbs.
Explore the craftNature & attractions
Step into the green
Lake shores, forest reserves and botanical gardens offer an easy change of pace from Kumasi's energy.
Lake Bosomtwe
Day tripA scenic natural lake surrounded by hills and lakeside communities, popular for quiet walks, viewpoints and a relaxed change of pace.
Half or full dayExplore on Masio
Bobiri Forest Reserve
Near KubeaseA forest and butterfly sanctuary with walking trails and a rich variety of plant and insect life.
Half-day outingExplore on Masio
KNUST Botanical Garden
KumasiA calm green space for walking and learning about tropical plant life without leaving the city.
1–2 hoursExplore on Masio