Planning a trip to Ulaanbaatar and wondering what free things there are to do? These are the 26 best places and things to do, recommended by a local.
Category Archives: Ulaanbaatar Guides
7 Best Places To Eat Mongolian Food In Ulaanbaatar
The best restaurants for eating local Mongolian food in Ulaanbaatar. Try suutei tsai, buuz, khuushuur, tsuivan, and more.
Mongolia: Into the Steppe, First-time Visitor’s Essential Travel Guide ($9.99)
The essential Mongolia travel guide for first-time visitors. What to see in each region and sample itineraries, packing lists, who to book with, and more!
Book a 30-Minute Mongolia Travel Consultation with Me
Ask me your Mongolia travel questions. From the itineraries I recommend to traveling safely and more, get the answers you’re looking for during a 30-minute travel consultation ($50).
Where to Stay in Ulaanbaatar: 7 Great Locally-Owned Hotels (from $59)
Planning your first trip to Ulaanbaatar and not sure where to stay when you arrive? I’ve hand-picked these 7 incredible boutique, locally-owned hotels in the city center just for you.
Naadam Opening Ceremony: How to Get Tickets
The best tips for getting tickets to the Naadam Opening Ceremony in Ulaanbaatar.
Best Souvenir Shops in Ulaanbaatar (& What to Buy)
The best souvenir shops to buy from in Ulaanbaatar. Including my favorite places to splurge on cashmere, locally-sourced beauty products, horse milk vodka, and more.
Mongolian History Day Tour (includes Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue)
The most educational tour of Ulaanbaatar, designed to walk (and drive) you through the country’s greatest historical eras. Visit five of Ulaanbaatar’s most important landmarks, from ancient nomadic displays to the democratic revolution, and get a crash course in how Mongolia became the country it is today. The perfect tour for history lovers!
Khustai National Park & Mongol Nomadic Camp Day Trip
Book this top-rated day trip to search for wild Przewalski’s horses and visit the cultural Mongol Nomadic Camp. Available any time of year, including winter.
Overlanding Mongolia: The Best Toyota Service in Ulaanbaatar + Driving Tips
Where to get your Toyota serviced in Ulaanbaatar as an English-speaking foreigner and my top tips for overlanding in Mongolia.