About
Vast open spaces and a unique nomadic culture await.
Why go
- Experience freedom in its purest form
- The emptiest country in the world is actually full of life
- A country where you can drive for hours without seeing another person
Must try
- Horseback riding tours
- Experience nomadic lifestyle
- Naadam Festival
- Visit a shaman
- Taimen fishing expeditions
Pro tips
- Best time to travel is June to September
- Download the UBCab app for ride-hailing in Ulaanbaatar
- Book tours if traveling outside the city
- Prepare cash in USD for tours
- Fly via Hong Kong or Kazakhstan for cheaper flights
Good to know
- Do not step on manhole covers
- Cash is king outside Ulaanbaatar
- ATMs are rare outside the city
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