Beach near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar Travel Guide

Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia’s capital and largest city, with a population of 1,672,627. It is the country’s main urban centre, set inland in northern Mongolia.

Travellers arriving by air can use Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) or Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN). Ulaanbaatar is not a coastal destination, and there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city.

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Local time

1,672,627

Population

4,334 miles away

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Weather in Ulaanbaatar

Thu

14°

Fri

12°

Sat

15°

Know before you go

Pays in MNT

Plug type Type C & Type E (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 101

Dial code +976

Tipping: Tipping in Mongolia is not as customary as in some Western countries, but it is becoming increasingly common, especially in tourist-related services. While not mandatory, a small tip for good service is always appreciated.

Best time to visit Ulaanbaatar

Jan

-12°1

Feb

-9°0

Mar

2°4

Apr

9°5

May

17°7

Jun

23°9

Jul

25°14

Aug

22°12

Sep

16°8

Oct

7°3

Nov

-3°4

Dec

-13°1

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Ulaanbaatar

  1. Gandantegchenling Monastery

    buddhist place of worship

    4.2 km

  2. National Museum of Mongolia

    museum

    3.9 km

  3. Улаанбаатар Хотын Музей

    history museum

    4.2 km

  4. Chinggis Khaan National Museum

    museum

    4.1 km

  5. Mongol Art Gallery

    art gallery

    3.8 km

  6. Жонон хар морин хуурын музей

    museum

    4.9 km

  7. Fat Cat Jazz Club

    jazz and blues venue

    3.3 km

  8. The Natural History Museum of Mongolia

    museum

    4.1 km

Getting there

Chinggis Khaan International Airport · 26.9 km

Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport · 11.3 km

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