Orkhon Waterfall or UIaan Tsutgalan is one of the most scenic places in Central Mongolia. Located in Bat-Ulzii sum of Uvurkhangai province, It’s a part of Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape that was registered under UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2004. The waterfall falls 24 meters. Summer brings life to the waterfall and the valley. Nomadic…
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Khuisiin naiman lakes (Eight Lakes) was formed by volcanic eruption centuries ago. Located at 2400 metres above sea level, between towering mountains of Khangai mountain range, Eights Lakes are only reachable by horse or foot trekking. There are literally eight lakes in distance of 500m to 3 km from each other. Locals say all of…
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We share with you our list of Ulaanbaatar’s best restaurants to help you navigate the city’s newly celebrated dining scene — from top-notch restaurants to more casual, but just as delicious spots. THE BULL RESTAURANT The Bull is the Hot Pot place where you can choose what to put in your soup. First, you choose…
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Ulaanbaatar has a wide variety of shopping, from busy open-air food markets in the village, street stalls and local shops to department stores and specialist shops. Naturally, prices vary, from incredible bargaining to credit card-melting designer labels. With traditional crafts, beautiful clothing, jewelry, antiques, housewares and much more to choose from. The only thing you’re…
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Though Ulaanbaatar is not the proud holder of the “city that never sleeps” title, it doesn’t mean that their nightlife scene is lacking. Throughout the city, there are theater, entertainment venues, nightclubs, cocktail bars and dives. Here are some places to go and enjoy the night in Ulaanbaatar. HOPS & ROCKS BREWERY It is Mongolia’s…
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Are you planning to visit Mongolia during the summer? With the longer days and warmer nights in the summer, Mongolia offers even more things to do under the sun and stars. From traditional unique festivals and celebrations to modern music and art events, read our guide to discover fun events to attend this summer during…
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Khorgo Volcano, situated on the eastern side of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, is an extinct volcano that holds significant geological and ecological importance. It stands as the last active volcano in Mongolia, having erupted approximately 8000 years ago. The crater of the volcano, located at an altitude of 2,210 meters, boasts a diameter of 300 meters…
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Bayanzag, known as the Flaming Cliffs, is one of the iconic landforms of the Gobi Desert. Bayanzag was introduced to the world by American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. An expedition, led by Andrews in the early 20th century, made a remarkable discovery in the science of palaeontology as they found first-known dinosaur eggs along with…
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It is one of the oldest surviving monasteries in Mongolia. The Amarbayasgalant monastery was built as a final resting place of first Bogd Zanabazar, at the foot of Burenkhaan mountain in 1727. Zanabazar was a polymath person, and besides his leadership role in both religion and politics, he was also a highly skilled sculptor, painter,…
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In the early 1900s, between 1904 and 1908, the architectural, sculptural, painting assembly complex, the Temple of Choijin Lama, was built in dedication to Governor Choijijn Luvsankhaidav. The layout was designed and administrated by craftsman Lama Ombyn of Khuree. The Temple embodies the artistic minds and skills of approximately 300 of Mongolia’s finest craftsmen gathered…
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