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Very different from any other places, great landscape, fascinating history, nice museums
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It's a bit crowdy and polluted
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Mongolia is a must!
suuri Says: first of all, i would like to mention that Mongolia is a wonderful place to journey. During the summer time, there are lots of Naadam or three men's competition organized in every Mongolian's administrative units. So if you want to engage in one of them, you can visit...
VISIT THE VAST GENGHIS KAHAN SQUARE
DennyP Says: ULAN BAATAR Located in the city centre and easy to find is this vast Square known locally as The Subaatar Square.Sitting and looking over all that walk here is the foreboding and huge figure of Genghis Khan and on either side of him are two mounted warriors for his safe...
VISIT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF MONGOLIA
DennyP Says: ULANBATAARLocated very near to where I was staying I decided that I would visit the The Mongolian Museum of Natural History. I definately wantedto improve my knowledge of the Mongolians people and their culture...I must confess that apart from reading up on the capital and...
VISIT THE GRAND KHAAN IRISH PUB
DennyP Says: I was quite surprised when I came across this big Irish pub while out walking around the city...I decided that I would have a look inside as this is the last sort of pub I expected here..so after a peep at the Menu I decided to have something to eat and also have a local...
VISIT THE GANDANTEGCHENLING MONASTERY
DennyP Says: The Centre of Mongolian Buddhists is the "Gandantegchenling Monastery" located not far from the centre of the city. Originally located in the very centre of Ulanbataar the monastery was moved to its present location in1838 This Monastery would be the most popular of places...
ULAAN BAATOR : MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
swesn Says: The exhibits here about Mongolia's flora and fauna are exquisite and very comprehensive. There are many history and geography lessons to be learnt in this museum as well. I discovered quite a few things here in this museum.The most impressive display must be the complete...
ULAAN BAATOR :NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MONGOLIAN HISTORY
swesn Says: The museum contains very interesting exhibits of, what else, Mongolian History.The ground floor displays the cultural items related to Mongolia, the ger, farming implements, horse saddles, musical instruments, items related to Buddhism.The second floor is wonderful. It...
ValbyDK Says: The Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, located 30 minutes walk from the centre of Ulaanbaatar, comprises of two parts: The temple area with some temples and pagodas - and the winter residence/palace of the last Bogd Khaan of Mongolia (named Javzandamba), who lived there for 20 years....
Natural History Museum of Mongolia
ValbyDK Says: The Natural History Museum is the oldest public museum in Mongolia - established in 1924. The museum is large and contains exhibits about geology, geography, flora, fauna, palaeontology, and anthropology.There is a large section with stuffed animals, birds and fish – but the...
ValbyDK Says: Gandantegchinlen Khiid (short name: Gandan) is Mongolia's largest and most important monastery. It is a Tibetan-style monastery and the Tibetan name means "Great Place of Complete Joy". The construction of the monastery began in 1830s, but it was nearly destroyed during the...
Terelj National Park - Rock formations
ValbyDK Says: The Terelj National Park has two famous rock formations named for the things they look like: The Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad) and the Old Man Reading a Book (Praying Lama Rock).It's easy to see why the Turtle Rock is called the Turtle Rock, but you have to look a little closer...
1 Review and 37 Opinions Very good high end hotel. Modern, recently built. Very good service. We went there with very low...
8 Reviews and 16 Opinions My opinion is pretty simple, they need to become more professional.We got a twin bedroom on Sunday...
Luna Blanca: Best Vegetarian Restaurant
b.chadwick Says: There are now about 10 different restaurants that are 100% vegetarian in Ulaanbaatar. There are also about 7 other towns and cities throughout the countryside with vegetarian restaurants.The most popular of these seems to be the "Luna Blanca" which is only one block from the...
BD's Barbeque Restaurant: Great Asian stir-fry BBQ!
Grevil Says: Asian BBQ Good value restaurant. Guests can select their own meat and also choose vegetables, spices and sauces. Large hotplate where the cooks stirfry the meat and vege selection of each guest, while guests watch. Then if you would like to go back for seconds, that's okay...
Flux Fashion Club and Silence Club: Hottest clubs in UB
stylez Says: Well, these are the hottest clubs in UB for today (Flux and Silence). Flux is a great place to chill out and relax...DJs mostly play trance, house, sometimes hiphop and r&b. People usually gather between 12p.m. - 1 a.m. And party continues until 4 a.m.People there are really...
Grand Khaan Irish Pub: Night or Day
lalikes Says: I have nothing different to say than other posts. If you want something familiar beside the food (although the food isn't the same as Ireland/America/Pub Fare), you're alllll good. All sorts of folk at this place. Plus FREE WiFi. A little more expensive by UB standards but...
State Department Store: Whatever you want or need
happyhourkid Says: Even if you're in town for a couple of days you'll most likely find yourself stopping here a couple of times. Definitely one of the priciest places to shop, it's one of the closest places you'll see to an American style shopping mall. It occupies several floors. Mongolian...
NEVER BE WITHOUT BOTTLED FRESH WATER
DennyP Says: MONGOLIA I found when in Mongolia I always made sure that I had adquate amount of fresh bottled water. I found that the fine dust that permeates everywhere here gets in your eyes, and throat..it is imperative to have fresh bottled water on hand always..The dust storms...
NEVER BE WITHOUT TRAVEL INSURANCE.
DennyP Says: MONGOLIA When travelling to / through Mongolia make sure that you have adequate travel insurance. No place in the world is without its dangers and this is no exception. The best policies are for cover for medical, accident, theft and repatriation...I make sure that I have...
BEWARE OF BAG SNATCHERS AND PICKPOCKETS
DennyP Says: ULAN BATAAR Well they say that this is one of the worlds capitals for thieves and pickpockets.I must agree ..So,. Be very aware when travelling here of this common activity. Ulan bataar like all places one must be aware of its dangers. All Hostels amd Hotels warn their...
UlughBeg Says: Well, I don't know how many time do you have, but maybe you could consider to fly to Beijing and take the TransMongolian train to Ulanbatar. Well, I know it's like one day inside the train, but it's one of the most venerated trainlines in the world, so maybe it could be...
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Q: We've always wanted to go to Mongolia, and Ulaanbaatar, during Ulaanbaatar's Naadam festival. The airfares, however, during that...
A: August 15th is the Gobi Nadaam Festival held at Khongor sand dunes in the southern Gobi desert. It's a much smaller (thus less touristy) affair.
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Ulaanbaatar, also known as Ulan Bator or simply just UB, is the capital and, with a population of around a million, also the largest city in Mongolia. In fact, according to recent estimates, this...
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Ulaanbaatar or short UB has several spellings. I arrived and left UB by train. Some of my sightseeing like visiting the viewpoint was made with a guide and other by myself or with fellow VTer...
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Ulaanbaatar - The Red Hero City
Ulaanbaatar (which means "Red Hero") is the capital of Mongolia. It is a simple and no-frills type of city with some tourist attractions. Ulaanbaatar is surrounded by mountains which protect it from...
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Ulaanbaatar is the capital of the country and with over one quarter of its population the largest city in Mongolia. The town has the relaxed atmosphere of a small town. The centre is dominated by...
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