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Mongolia is famous for its cashmere products, including clothings. They are much cheaper than in other countries and I saw many people buying them, especially those living in temperate countries. One of the famous brand of cashmere products in Mongolia is the Gobi brand and they have a shop in their factory. However, you can buy them in departmental stores and at the Ulaanbaata airport as well.
Written Aug 1, 2004
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The State Shopping Centre located along Peace Avenue is the biggest shopping centre in Ulaanbaatar with a supermarket, departmental store and souvenir shops on the top floor. There is a large variety of Mongolian souvenirs to choose from, and you can either pay by US dollars or the Mongolian Togrog currency (there are money changers conveniently located at every floor)
Written Aug 1, 2004
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If you are confused where to buy things, at State Department Store you'll see money exchage center, food and daily cosmetics and books on first floor. All the way up to the 4th flour (sorry, no elevator) there are electronics, clothes, eyewear, home accessories, phone cards, souvenirs etc.
Written Jan 19, 2004
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This is an open-air gigantic market located quite some distance from the city centre. Best to get there by taxi.
A small fee is collected upon entrance. The open-air market has canvas shelters in some areas.
Every trashy and kitsch thing that remotely has a chance of being sold is being sold here. There are some food stalls outside the covered area.
Personally, I enjoyed visiting this market to see the activities and mock the merchandises.
However, WATCH OUT FOR PICKPOCKETS called ALI-BABAS!! They usually carry a sweater or jacket on their arm or fling one across their shoulder so that it is easier to hide the stolen wallets. They know about money-belts and will blatantly poke you in the back to test for them!
Written Dec 5, 2003
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This is a HUGE and very modern Department Store-cum-Supermarket.
Considering the fact that you are in Mongolia, a very REMOTE country, this place is actually quite well-stocked.
Everything, if you are not too demanding, seems to be available in the ground-floor supermarket floor and upper-floor department stores. Good to stock up on groceries to cook at your guesthouse or go camping.
Written Dec 5, 2003
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There is no lack of Internet Cafes in Ulaanbataar. Take a walk through the city centre and you will see 10-20 of them. The prices are almost the same. We found a good one just east of Sühbaatar square (one block to the east, dont remeber the address).
Written Oct 13, 2002
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You can pay with credit cards in many shops (Visa is the king), but also be aware that sometimes they can charge you in Tugruks or USD (they don't ask always).
Written Dec 25, 2006
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This shop sells souvenirs and has some real antiques at very reasonable prices.
What to buy: Especially if you bargain a bit. I bought two very nice old chinese snuff bottles.
Written Dec 5, 2004
Address: Zaisan Street
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This is a new and relatively modern department store by Mongolian standard worth visiting but it is not very big compared to those in big cities.
Written Aug 1, 2004
A convenient store full of imported food stuff from all over the world ... in case you're home sick!
Written Jul 4, 2004
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A convenient store full of imported food stuff from all over the world ... in case you're home sick!
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