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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia's capital on the Tuul River, is a high, cold city of Buddhist monasteries, Soviet squares and nomadic traditions.

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Ulaanbaatar lies at around 1,350 metres in a valley below Bogd Khan mountain, and is among the coldest capitals in the world. It grew from a movable monastery town, and Gandan Monastery, still a working Buddhist centre, holds a tall gilded statue of Avalokiteshvara. Sükhbaatar Square, the central plaza, is dominated by the Government Palace with a large seated statue of Chinggis Khan.

The Choijin Lama Temple, the Bogd Khan Palace Museum and the National Museum of Mongolia show the country's religious and imperial history, while Zaisan Hill carries a Soviet memorial above the valley. Outside the city, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park has granite outcrops and ger camps, the giant steel statue of Chinggis Khan on horseback stands about an hour east, and Hustai National Park is a reserve for Przewalski's horses.

Buuz, steamed dumplings of mutton, khuushuur, fried meat pancakes, and suutei tsai, salty milk tea, are the staples of Mongolian cooking, with airag, fermented mare's milk, drunk in summer. The Naadam festival in July brings wrestling, archery and horse racing. Winters are long and fiercely cold, with temperatures falling far below freezing, and the short summer is green and warm.

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  • Free cancellation on 82% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 15

Top 10 attractions in Ulaanbaatar

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  1. Number 1

    Genghis Khan Statue Complex (Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex)

    4.8926 reviewsfrom $35
  2. Number 2

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

    4.9275 reviewsfrom $30
  3. Number 3

    Zaisan Memorial

    4.8207 reviewsfrom $30
  4. Number 4

    Hustai National Park (Khustain National Park)

    4.8162 reviewsfrom $130
  5. Number 5

    Bogd Khaan Palace Museum (Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan)

    4.8136 reviewsfrom $35
  6. Number 6

    Gandantegchinlen Monastery (Gandan Monastery)

    4.9126 reviewsfrom $45
  7. Number 7

    Sükhbaatar Square (Genghis Khan Square)

    4.973 reviewsfrom $12
  8. Number 8

    Manjusri Monastery (Manzushir Monastery)

    5.043 reviewsfrom $139
  9. Number 9

    Choijin Lama Temple Museum (Choijin Lama Monastery)

    5.028 reviewsfrom $12
  10. Number 10

    National Museum of Mongolia

    4.97 reviewsfrom $62

Day trips from Ulaanbaatar

45

Landmarks and attractions in Ulaanbaatar

16

Guided tours in Ulaanbaatar

241

Walking and bike tours in Ulaanbaatar

7

Food and drink experiences in Ulaanbaatar

8

Outdoor and adventure activities in Ulaanbaatar

75

Nature and wildlife tours in Ulaanbaatar

15

Desert and safari experiences in Ulaanbaatar

38

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Questions about Ulaanbaatar

What is there to do in Ulaanbaatar?
We list 364 experiences in Ulaanbaatar. The largest groups are day trips (45), city tours (29).
What are the top attractions in Ulaanbaatar?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Ulaanbaatar are Genghis Khan Statue Complex (Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex), Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Zaisan Memorial, Hustai National Park (Khustain National Park).
What is the most popular experience in Ulaanbaatar?
By number of traveller reviews it is "Genghis Khan Statue+Terelj Park+CamelRide+Eagle", rated 4.7 out of 5 from 360 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Ulaanbaatar take?
The typical experience in Ulaanbaatar lasts about 48 hours; the middle half run between 7.5 hours and 168 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Ulaanbaatar?
The operator lists free cancellation on 83% of the 364 experiences we hold for Ulaanbaatar. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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