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Visiting Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia


Located in the northern part of the country, high above sea level, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The cultural and business center of Mongolia, and a hub connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Chinese rail system, Ulan Bator has become a thriving urban center in one of the most remote locations in the world. Visit the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, one of the few buildings in Ulan Bator to predate WWII and one of the few monasteries to survive the Soviet purge.
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2 of 5 stars
Calgary, Canada
1 Nov 2009

I have mixed feelings about Ulaanbaatar. At first glance, the city looks horrible. A sprawling mess of yurts, run-down buildings and chaotic roadways. But once we stayed in the city for the night,...more

5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
9 Oct 2009

I spent 17 days in Mongolia in July, mostly in the capital Ulaanbaatur (UB), 5 days in Dornod Province. I'm an experienced world traveler and a student of Russian/Mongolian history. This was my first...more

2 of 5 stars
goldie31
4 Jun 2009

This is a city that is suitable for the "rough and tumble". Regular folks will take a long time to adjust, ( if they ever will.) However once you begin to get familiar with the not so appeasing irks,...more

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