Visit Ulan Bator
- Music
- Place or Historical Monument
- Handicraft
Ulan Bator: How to get there?
11hr+ flight time from London
Ulan Bator: For how long?
2 to 3 days
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Ulan Bator Vacations
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Ulan Bator is Mongolia's astonishing capital city, where contempory life and tradition merge and yurts sit proud next to modern buildings. This noisy, chaotic city is situated in the heart of an immense and semi-desertic steppe that was once home to Genghis Khan.
Ulan Bator: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Ulan Bator, the coldest capital city in the world, is far from the Mongolian ideal of vaste, green steppes. However, you should explore it, if only to understand the harsh realities facing its people.
My suggestion
Check out the Black Market, a sprawling mass that sells everything under the sun, be it shoes, saddles, yurt furniture, yurts and all at a great price. But beware of pickpockets!
Ulan Bator is the capital city, as well as the country's economic, political and industrial hub. It's like no other town in Mongolia and is home to a third of the country's population - which explains why there are so few people elsewhere.
My suggestion
My advice is simple - don't stay longer than necessary in Ulan Bator. Make the most of it by sorting out what you need for your trip and then head as quickly as possible to the steppe.
Ulan Bator is Mongolia's astonishing capital city, where contempory life and tradition merge and yurts sit proud next to modern buildings. This noisy, chaotic city is situated in the heart of an immense and semi-desertic steppe that was once home to Genghis Khan.
My suggestion
Whether you enjoy unusual holiday destinations love a bit of culture, are travelling alone or in company, like to party, can tolerate temperatures that range from -30°C to 30°C, welcome to this unique and fascinating capital, the true Queen of Nadam.
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