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Khan-Uul District, 120 Myangat, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Main street sidewalk
Inside Nayra Cafe, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Zaisan Memorial, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Naran Tuul Black Market, Ulaanbaatar
Hi all-
I'm going to be in Ulaanbaatar in October 2008 and I arrive on a Sunday afternoon and leave the next Thursday. So unfortunately I won't be around over a Friday and Saturday weekend. Is there still some decent nightlife to be found on a Sunday through Wednesday night? If so, which nightclubs or bars are recommended?
If the nightlife shuts down during the week, is the weekend nightlife good enough to make it worth changing my travel arrangements to put me in Ulaanbaatar over a weekend?
I appreciate the info. Thanks everyone!!!
Chris
Hi
I went out on a Tuesday night in Ulaanbaatar a couple of years ago. Started at the Cent Pub & Bar and ended up at the Strings nightclub with live music. Great fun.
Regards,
Klaus
Hi Chris
I don't think you have to change your arrangements, only because of to enjoy nightlife in UB. All pubs, night clubs are open week around. Great choices are Irish Pub (true one near the Drama Theater),Metropolis nightclub, or if you wish to see mongolian girls stripping, its worth to peep in Marco Polo strip bar. Of course there are plenty of bars and nightclubs, but these are best ones. Cheers
Eastboy
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