Resembling nearly one half of the Mongolians, the capital city of Ulaanbaatar herself is a nomad. The city has changed locations for more than 20 times over the past 375 years before taking root in her current location in the valley of the Tuul River valley and the Four Holy Peaks in 1778.
Ulaanbaatar today is a lively city of more than 1 million residents, and has remained constant as the political, economic and cultural centre of the nations, and as a city of rich in both character and contrast. The city shows an interesting association of nomadic traditions and modern society, probably best shown by her horizon dotted with both Gers and the increasing number of towering skyscrapers. Moreover, the city’s divergence can also be easily seen among those who call it home, from herders sporting their traditional Deels, to Armani suit-wearing business men and women, to a growing number of expats hailing from almost every corner of the world.
Certainly there are not many capital cities, in which you can visit a museum, ride a horse, visit a nomadic family, and enjoy fine dining and luxurious spa treatments all in the same day. In short, there is something for everyone, and always a site to behold in Ulaanbaatar.
What to see & do in Ulaanbaatar during winter?
Our picks:
- National Museum of Mongolia: founded in 1924 the National Museum of Mongolia exhibits the very best of Mongolia’s archeologic, ethnographic and cultural pieces in its’ 10 halls. Plan at least 2 hours for your visit.
Tuesday – Saturday 09:30 – 17:30hrs (winter: 16 Sep – 14 May)
Everyday 09:30 – 18:00 hrs (summer: 15 May – 15 Sep)
Juulchin Street-1, Ulaanbaatar 210646. Tel: +976-11-329102
- Bogd Khan’s Palace Museum: Bogd Khan was the leader of Mongolia’s politics & religion in the early 20th century and his winter palace (built in 1893-1903) is now used as one of the best museums in Mongolia. Plan at least 2 hours for your visit.
Timetable: Wednesday – Sunday 09:30 – 17:30hrs (winter: 16 Sep – 14 May)
Everyday 09:30 – 18:00 hrs (summer: 15 May – 15 Sep)
Chinggis Avenue. Ulaanbaatar 210646. Tel: +976-11-342195
- The Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar: the museum exhibits the highlights of Mongolia’s ancient and modern artworks such as pieces from Zanabazar 1635-1724) as well as Sharav to name a few. Plan at least 1.5 hours for your visit.
Timetable: Weekdays 10:00 – 17:30hrs (winter: 16 Sep – 14 May)
Everyday 09:00 – 18:00 hrs (summer: 15 May – 15 Sep)
Juulchin Street-6, Ulaanbaatar 210646. Tel: +976-11- 326837
- Sky Resort ski centre: Sky Resort is the international standard ski resort open from the middle of November till April. Services include: rental of ski, snowboard and ski clothes, pro shop, changing rooms and lockers, 1000 vehicles parking lot, and restaurants for 300 persons.
Wednesday & Thursday 11:00-21:00hrs
Friday: 11:00-22:00hrs; Saturday: 09:00-22:00hrs; Sunday: 09:00-21:00hrs
How to get there: you can drive, or there’s a bus service, more info can be found at http://www.skyresort.mn/nodes/view/type:introduction/slug:how_to_get_there
Prepared by Zola, Managing partner of Selena Travel for Mongolia.Gogo.mn. ©All rights reserved 2014. www.selenatravel.com
Resembling nearly one half of the Mongolians, the capital city of Ulaanbaatar herself is a nomad. The city has changed locations for more than 20 times over the past 375 years before taking root in her current location in the valley of the Tuul River valley and the Four Holy Peaks in 1778.
Ulaanbaatar today is a lively city of more than 1 million residents, and has remained constant as the political, economic and cultural centre of the nations, and as a city of rich in both character and contrast. The city shows an interesting association of nomadic traditions and modern society, probably best shown by her horizon dotted with both Gers and the increasing number of towering skyscrapers. Moreover, the city’s divergence can also be easily seen among those who call it home, from herders sporting their traditional Deels, to Armani suit-wearing business men and women, to a growing number of expats hailing from almost every corner of the world.
Certainly there are not many capital cities, in which you can visit a museum, ride a horse, visit a nomadic family, and enjoy fine dining and luxurious spa treatments all in the same day. In short, there is something for everyone, and always a site to behold in Ulaanbaatar.
What to see & do in Ulaanbaatar during winter?
Our picks:
- National Museum of Mongolia: founded in 1924 the National Museum of Mongolia exhibits the very best of Mongolia’s archeologic, ethnographic and cultural pieces in its’ 10 halls. Plan at least 2 hours for your visit.
Tuesday – Saturday 09:30 – 17:30hrs (winter: 16 Sep – 14 May)
Everyday 09:30 – 18:00 hrs (summer: 15 May – 15 Sep)
Juulchin Street-1, Ulaanbaatar 210646. Tel: +976-11-329102
- Bogd Khan’s Palace Museum: Bogd Khan was the leader of Mongolia’s politics & religion in the early 20th century and his winter palace (built in 1893-1903) is now used as one of the best museums in Mongolia. Plan at least 2 hours for your visit.
Timetable: Wednesday – Sunday 09:30 – 17:30hrs (winter: 16 Sep – 14 May)
Everyday 09:30 – 18:00 hrs (summer: 15 May – 15 Sep)
Chinggis Avenue. Ulaanbaatar 210646. Tel: +976-11-342195
- The Fine Arts Museum of Zanabazar: the museum exhibits the highlights of Mongolia’s ancient and modern artworks such as pieces from Zanabazar 1635-1724) as well as Sharav to name a few. Plan at least 1.5 hours for your visit.
Timetable: Weekdays 10:00 – 17:30hrs (winter: 16 Sep – 14 May)
Everyday 09:00 – 18:00 hrs (summer: 15 May – 15 Sep)
Juulchin Street-6, Ulaanbaatar 210646. Tel: +976-11- 326837
- Sky Resort ski centre: Sky Resort is the international standard ski resort open from the middle of November till April. Services include: rental of ski, snowboard and ski clothes, pro shop, changing rooms and lockers, 1000 vehicles parking lot, and restaurants for 300 persons.
Wednesday & Thursday 11:00-21:00hrs
Friday: 11:00-22:00hrs; Saturday: 09:00-22:00hrs; Sunday: 09:00-21:00hrs
How to get there: you can drive, or there’s a bus service, more info can be found at http://www.skyresort.mn/nodes/view/type:introduction/slug:how_to_get_there
Prepared by Zola, Managing partner of Selena Travel for Mongolia.Gogo.mn. ©All rights reserved 2014. www.selenatravel.com