Ulaanbaatar Vacations, Ulaanbaatar Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia and is located in a valley between three mountains. Ulaanbaatar has over one million inhabitants, which is close to half the country’s population. The capital is growing rapidly, because many nomadic families try to find their luck in the capital after harsh winters have killed their animals. The number of polluting cars is also expanding by many every day, which inevitably causes smog.

The city centre is easily recognised by the Sukhbataar square, named after Sukhbataar, who started the revolution in 1921. The governmental building is facing the square and the city’s main road is passing the square. From Sukhbataar square the roads in all directions have some restaurants, tourist shops, hostels and tour operators. For the discotheques you need to take a cab and ask a local guy where to go, because the best ones are in the suburbs.

The main attraction in Ulaanbaatar is the Nadaam festival. During this event people from all over the country are travelling to the capital to participate in one of the three national sports, Wrestling, Archery and Horseracing. Participants are dressed traditionally.

Best time to visit Ulaanbaatar is during the summer as the winter can be harsh.