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Mongolia's capital, where Sukhbaatar Square, Gandan Monastery and the major museums sit in the city centre, and the steppe and granite peaks of Terelj National Park are only about an hour's drive away. A good fit for travellers who want city sightseeing plus a taste of ger stays and horse riding on one trip.
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Check prices →Summer, June to August, is the best time to visit. The national Naadam festival is usually held around July 11-13, when flights and rooms fill up, so book early. From November to March temperatures stay below freezing and winter nights can drop below -40°C, and air pollution from heating can be heavy in winter.
Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) is about 50 km south of the city. According to the airport, public buses run to the city 24 hours a day; buy tickets at the self-service kiosk on the west side of the terminal's first floor or at the bus and taxi counter. Check routes, timetables and fares officially.
Official taxis from the taxi service counter on the terminal's first floor go to the city centre at set fares. The airport advises against using unauthorized taxi touts.
Korean and Mongolian airlines sell Incheon-Ulaanbaatar tickets. Check with the airline whether and when flights operate.
Korea's embassy in Mongolia advises using call taxis rather than cars flagged on the street to avoid fare disputes and crime. Agree the destination and a rough fare before you get in, and carry small notes.
Booking a car in an app shows the fare upfront, so there's less haggling. Check locally which apps work and how to pay.
City bus fares are paid with transport cards such as U-money and Ubcard. Pickpocketing on buses has been reported, so keep your bag in front of you.
The centre around Sukhbaatar Square and Peace Avenue is walkable. Avoid walking alone late at night and stay with companions.
Sights outside the city, such as Terelj National Park and the Chinggis Khaan Statue, are usually reached by hired car or tour vehicle. City traffic can be slow, so allow extra time.
Good for: First visit, sights and restaurants
The heart of the city with Government House, museums and theatres, so the main sights are walkable. The airport night bus also runs to the square.
Good for: Shopping, public transport
The main east-west avenue, lined with department stores and restaurants and served by frequent buses. It gets crowded, so watch for pickpockets.
Good for: Quieter stays, views
The southern area around the Zaisan Memorial is calmer than the centre. You'll need a car to get downtown.
Good for: Steppe experience, one-night trip
Spend a night in a ger inside the national park, about an hour's drive from the city, for horse riding and stargazing. Check facilities and heating before booking.
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The city's centre, with a statue of Sukhbaatar, leader of the 1921 revolution, in the middle and Government House facing the square. It's busy, so keep an eye on your belongings.
The centre of Mongolian Buddhism, home to the giant golden Megjid Janraisig statue. Visit quietly and don't disturb worshippers.
Galleries trace Mongolian history from prehistory through the Mongol Empire, traditional dress and nomadic culture to the 20th century. Hours can vary by season, so check officially.
A large museum showing weapons, armour and relics of the Mongol Empire alongside digital exhibits. A good first stop to understand the history.
The winter palace of Mongolia's last monarch, the Bogd Khan, displaying royal artefacts and Buddhist art.
A hilltop memorial south of the centre; climb the steps for a view over the whole city. Pickpocketing has been reported here, so watch your bag.
A 40-metre equestrian statue about 54 km east of the city, with a viewing deck over the steppe. Pair it with Terelj for a day trip.
A national park about an hour's drive from the city, famous for the huge turtle-shaped Turtle Rock. Try horse riding and a ger stay.
Steamed Mongolian meat dumplings, easy to find in city restaurants.
Flat fried pastries filled with meat, good as a quick meal or snack.
Noodles stir-fried with meat and vegetables.
A traditional dish of meat and vegetables cooked with hot stones, often served at ger camps and on countryside trips.
Mongolian milk tea, fermented mare's milk and dried curds are staples of nomadic life. Try just a little at first.
Amounts are rough figures in local currency. Check exchange rates before you go.
The airport is about 50 km out, so allow time for the transfer and check-in, then stroll Sukhbaatar Square and try buuz and khuushuur for dinner.
Gandan Monastery in the morning, the National Museum of Mongolia, the Chinggis Khaan Museum in the afternoon, then city views from the Zaisan Memorial around sunset.
Hire a car to the Chinggis Khaan Statue, then Turtle Rock and horse riding in Terelj National Park, and spend the night in a ger camp.
A slow morning in Terelj, back to the city for the Bogd Khan Palace Museum, then leave plenty of time to reach the distant airport.
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