Welcome to my hometown - Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia, serving as its political, industrial, and cultural heart, housing roughly 1.67 million people—nearly half the national population. Founded in 1639 as a nomadic monastic center, it is located along the Tuul River and is known as the world's coldest national capital.  

            About Ulaanbaatar 

Things to do here

1. Eat and drink - Ulaanbaatar has some great spots to hangout with people. You can definitely find something you like here. @dodddo0 on instagram is a great guide to see what's worth the trip.

2. Chinggis Khaan National Museum - Mongolia has an extremely interesting history. And if you are interested to know a bit more in depth about the Mongolian Empire, this is the place to go. The museum has more than 10,000 original exhibits ranging from exhibits of Modun Shanyu, the founder of the first nomadic state to the artifacts the activities of the kings and nobles of the Mongolian states, from Modun Shanyu, the founder of the Hun Empire, the first nomadic state, to the beginning of the 20th century, the artifacts they enjoyed and used, and major real events. 

3.  Zaisan Monument - is a memorial canvas in Mongolia overlooking the city. In warm summer nights people come up here to enjoy the views. 

 

4. Sukhbaatar Square - is just a square. But there's always something going on here and it's in the centre so there's a lot here as well. For example, Gobi Cashmere flagship store where you can buy the infamous Mongolian goat cashmere clothes. 

5. Choijin Temple - is a temple that is 5 minute walk from the Sukhbaatar square. The park outside of the temple even is a place you can sit and enjoy.