About Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator is the capital of Mongolia, home to around 844,818 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Ulan Bator
1
Choijin Lama Monastery
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery
3
Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum
4
Chinggis Khaan National Museum
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International Intellectual Museum
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Natural History Museum
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National Museum of Mongolia
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Marshall Zhukov House Museum
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Choijin Lama Monastery
- Visit Gandantegchinlen Monastery
- Visit Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum
- Eat at Luna Blanca
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Chinggis Khaan National Museum
- Visit International Intellectual Museum
- Visit Natural History Museum
- Eat at Vegan House Cafe
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit National Museum of Mongolia
- Visit Marshall Zhukov House Museum
- Visit Bogd Khan Mountain
- Eat at Loving Hut - Barilgachdyn Talbai
Where to eat
Local favourites
Luna Blanca
Good-quality vegan food. Attached to a Buddhist meditation centre, therefore short opening hours (closes around 9pm).If you're looking to se
Vegan House Cafe
Numerous vegan options including very good buuz.
Loving Hut - Barilgachdyn Talbai
The best of several Loving Huts scattered across UB.
Agnista Vegan Food
Similar to the other Agnista but with less of a crowd during lunchtime.
Bosco Verde
Italian vegetarian restaurant
Papa Cafe
Burgers, chicken burgers, espresso and baked goods. On Saturday they open at 09:00 and serve a breakfast special of one large waffle with fr
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Bolod's Guesthouse and Tours
Still UB's most centrally located guesthouse, but the place has gone downhill: where cozy, high-ceilinged, clean and bright rooms once greet
- $$
Chinggis Guest House and Tours
Clean and comfortable rooms with breakfast, Internet, hot shower, and use of kitchen facilities included in the price. Centrally located and
- $$
Gana's Guesthouse
This guesthouse stands out from the rest: rather than the standard setup of spartan dorm rooms with bunk beds, guests are accommodated in ro
- $$
Golden Gobi
Another cheap and friendly place with free breakfast.
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Green Steppe Mongolia Guest House
A small and quiet guesthouse comprising a couple of dorm rooms and two fully-furnished one-bedroom apartments, with a pleasant patio out bac
Shopping
- State Department Store
- 3rd & 4th Microdistrict
- Emart Department stores
- Galleria Ulaanbaatar
- Gegeenten Entertainment Center
- Hunnu Mall
Nightlife
- Ambrosia Restaurant
- Ikh Mongol
- Mass
- Strings
- Choco Metropolis Club
- Le Bistrot Francais
Museums & culture
- Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum
- Chinggis Khaan National Museum
- International Intellectual Museum
- Natural History Museum
- National Museum of Mongolia
- Marshall Zhukov House Museum
In pictures
Ulan Bator gallery
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