Mongolia is not only steppes, nomads with countless herds, scorpions in the desert and the famous cashmere. We tell you what to do in the city, where to go shopping and what to see in the vicinity.
How to get
From Russian cities to Mongolia, you can get on airplanes, trains, buses. If there is no direct flight from your city, we recommend that you fly to Irkutsk or Ulan-Ude, located relatively close to the border
From Moscow to Ulan-Ude there are daily direct flights. Prices start from 13,000 rubles* for a one -way ticket. Travel time is 6 hours. From Ulan-Ude to Ulan Bator, you can get on a regular bus or by train. Trains between Irkutsk and Ulan Bator run twice a week.
Entrance rules
Russians can be in a country without a visa up to 30 days. At the same time, the total term of Russians in Mongolia without visas should not exceed 90 days for a period of 180 days starting from the date of the first entry.
Where to stop
The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower (estimate 8.4 out of 10). A popular hotel located opposite the Government House. The building is a modern skyscraper resembling a sail shape. The night in the class “Dlux” will cost from 17,500 rubles*
GANA’s Guest House and Tours (Estimated 8.3 out of 10). There are standard numbers and landscaped yurts on the roof to choose from. Night in a standard room costs from 2,300 rubles*
Adventure Rider Mongolia (rating 9.3 out of 10). The hostel is located two km from the city center. Night will cost 950 rubles*
What to see in the city
Against the background of a mountain landscape, tall modern buildings and thousands of white yurts that strewn the outskirts of the city look spectacular. The visiting card of the capital is the Suhe-Bator Square. Here The Palace of the Government of Mongoliain which the great state Khural and the presidential office are located. Near the central area, monument The national hero of Mongolia – Suhe batter. From here you can walk to on foot to National Museum of History And get acquainted with the life of the Mongols from prehistoric times.
It is worth visiting Genghis Khan Museum – This is the largest museum in Mongolia and the fifth in Asia. On 8 floors, all periods of Mongolian statehood are represented: from the people of the Huns to the 20th century. There are free Wi-Fi in the halls and with the help of a QR code you can get acquainted with the history of exhibits in Russian. Of the particularly interesting specimens – a saddle made of a horse’s teeth, and a jade mirror of the Huns with two silver dragons.
You can continue acquaintance with history in Winter Palace of Bogda Gagen – This is the last emperor of Mongolia. A walk from the center will take about half an hour. And at sunset, visit a monument to the combat friendship of the Soviet and Mongolian troops Zaysan. Here, a view of the entire Ulan Bator opens down.
There are many different datsans and temples in Ulan-Bator. One of the bright attractions of the city – Gandantegchenlin monasteryWhat is translated from Mongolian means “a large chariot of comprehensive joy.” Its main temple is decorated with a 24-meter gilded Buddha statue. You can look into the temples where the morning service takes place, as well as to the Buddhist school, where future llama live and study.
During a walk around the city, try satisfying national dishes and the traditional Mongol green tea “Sutay Tsai”, with the addition of milk, salt, fat and rice.
Shopping in Ulan-Bator
In Ulan-Bator, paradise for those who have missed the famous world brands from Russia: Dior, Nyx Professional Makeup, Gucci, Lacoste, Nike, Rebok, Apple. And goods from South Korea, Turkey and China can be purchased at very pleasant prices. The range and prices in supermarkets are also attractive. For example, you can please yourself with French cognac Meukow or buy a noodles of Udon, which in stores costs 370 rubles* for 3 kilograms. But remember that through the border it is allowed to export goods of no more than 35 kilograms of total weight.
The market is Narantuul
The largest and most famous city market. Here it is worth paying attention to local products: leather products, carpets, clothes made of wool. It will be curious to take a walk through the trade rows with antiques: large Soviet binoculars, old cameras. Here you can find dinosaur bones, everything you need for riding, national dresses. A lot of atmospheric things: parts for the manufacture of yurts, shamanic tambourines, various herbs, ritual and ruling pieces. And kilometers of rows with clothes and shoes from China. The market does not work on Tuesdays.
Central Department Store (their Delgүүr)
The most famous shopping center. At the entrance, you will be fought by the dizzying aromas of overseas cosmetics. Here is a rich selection of perfume and jewelry from European, Asian and Russian manufacturers. As well as things of most famous world brands.
Shangri La Mall
One of the largest shopping centers of Ulan Bator. Those who want to buy goods from the Russian Federation of brands (Dior, Gucci, Lacoste, Nike, Apple), it is better to go here right away.
GOBI and EVSEG branded stores
Gobi is the most famous and large manufacturer of cashmere things in the world. The brand is premium and the prices are appropriate.
EVSEG is the second most fame manufacturer of cashmere. EVSEG has two main stores: one in the center near the Suhe-Bator Square, and the other near the Bogdo Khan palace.
What to see the city
Surely you heard about the Gobi Desert, Karakorum – the ancient capital of Mongolia, Lake Khubsugul. And what can be seen near the capital?
National Park Khustain Nuru
Khustai Park is 100 kilometers west of the capital. Here, a Russian scientist and traveler N.M. Przhevalsky discovered an ancient view of the horse. Tourists come here to observe this cautious and shy animal. Together with the conductor, you can go to the photo hunting in the park. A horse-taco today is not found in the wild. The purpose of the reserve is their gradual implementation in the eastern region of Mongolia. Not far from the park are two tourist bases, a museum and a souvenir store. There are walking excursions, jeep and horseback riding routes in the park. And one of the reasons why you should go to this park-on the way to it you will pass sandy dunes of the Mirmi-Els.
Complex “Mongolia 13th century”
In 100 Kilomotpax, the city is the PACTICTEL COMPLECCC, which is the vocalization of the life of the life of the CPEDEN. It will take a whole day to visit this park. The road is partially soil, with pits and bumps, so immersion in past centuries will begin on the way. Tickets of Mozhno Buy Tolko in Ulean-Batope Po Adpecy: 5 Gengikxanna, 5, Bayalgian XYV Hotel. Bojmite in the good and pedections. You can get to the park on a rented car or in gorpinitis. PAC “1Z VEC” is from 6 locations: a vowed lag, owl, lag, lag, scam, consistency, skeletons. Eccypy Mapshpshpy is the use of y. Bleals are a CPECTIONAL VIN in the DOCPEXAX. The price of the ticket includes: a hearty Mongol lunch in the yurt of the khan, trying on armor in the yurt, the fotigpaphipovanny in Kocentuma, Katyannu Nabudax and Lobshaki, stpelba from Lyka and YCLIGI GIDA (but no. mongol.
The statue of Genghis Khan
The tourist complex “Statue of Genghis Khan” is located 53 kilometers to the east of Ulan Bator. This is the largest monument to Genghis Khan in Mongolia and the largest horse statue in the world. There are several interesting objects inside the complex: the art gallery, the Hunsnu Historical Museum, a conference room, a restaurant, a bar and a souvenir store. From the exhibition hall, visitors on the stairs or on the elevator climb the observation deck and find themselves on the horse’s mane, face to face with Genghis Khan. Hence the panorama in all directions of the endless steppe. A trip to the statue of Genghis Khan can be combined with a visit to the Gorha Terelzh National Park.
National Park Gorkhi Teralge
One of the most picturesque national parks in Mongolia is Gorchi-Terelzh. The park is only 80 kilometers from Ulan Bator. You can get by bus or on a rented car. Thanks to natural erosion, the rocks acquired bizarre forms and resemble various creatures and animals. The most famous rock is Malchy-Khal, its height is 24 meters. It looks like a giant turtle crawling out onto the road. A few kilometers from the “Turtle” is the Buddhist temple of Aryabal. It is open to visiting tourists. Aryabal is the current center of meditation. You can climb the steps and get into the main building. From the very building, a beautiful panorama opens to the Terelzh valley. In the southern part of the national park there are a lot of tourist bases and cafes, paths for simple hiking. At any camp site, you can agree on riding horses and camels. And here, under the leadership of paleontologists, a park of original dinosaur sculptures was created.
Particular attention among the variety of turbasis in Gorgi-Terelge is attracted by the Terelj Hotel & Spa spa hotel. If you like a comfortable vacation, then there is everything for this.
Conclusion
In Mongolia, the older generation speaks a little in Russian, and some of the young generation possess English well. And yet it will not be superfluous to install a translator on the phone. It will help you in stores, and in a cafe, and on the road. Not all the menu in the cafe is illustrated so that a gastronomic surprise does not happen to use the translator.
If you booked an apartment, a guest house, a room, it is better to get in advance in advance with the owner. It may turn out that at the time of your arrival, the apartment will be busy, although you received confirmation of reservation on the site.
Visa and MasterCard cards issued in Russia do not work abroad. Therefore, the money will have to be imported in cash and no more than $ 10,000. In Ulan-Bator at the Naiman Sharga exchange points, you will be exchanged for tugriks-an official Mongol currency.
After visiting the capital of Mongolia and its environs, you will certainly want to return to see more.
*Prices are relevant at the time of publication.
