THE 10 BEST Free Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar
Best Free Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar
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What travellers are saying
- Narantsetseg E1 contributionI visited in July, 2023 in Cafe bene of Galleria Ulaanbaatar branch is located behind Government palace. They serviced well and polite. I was satisfied and so happy.Written 26 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gillian mSwansea, UK537 contributionsHuge square in the middle of Ulaanbaatar, surrounded by modern buildings and a museum, used for festivals. Was previously called Sukhbaatar Square after Damdin Sukhbaatar, a Mongolian revolutionary hero but renamed Chinggis Square in 2013. There's a large colonnade monument dedicated to Genghis Khan, as well as to Ögedei Khan and Kublai Khan, dominating the square's north face. I arrived during Mongolian New Year so everywhere was closed sadly.Written 12 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- triotravellersAustralia11 contributionsIt is a monument at the top of the hill so don't get yourself too worked up with expectations. The Soviet style mural is good and the view across UB is very good. A tip: You can avoid most of the steps up to it by entering the nearby shopping centre and taking a lift to the top which has a walk-way across to it.Written 15 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PlanesTrainsEverythingPaisley, UK89 contributionsThe station isn't handy for the city centre, but being a spread out city, most areas will require a walk or a taxi. The inside of the station was organised chaos and very busy, but it was a fascinating example of life here.Written 15 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- OzKKSydney, Australia476 contributionsStumbled onto this gallery and found it interesting. A mixture of modern art with some art that gave some of the history of Mongolia through the eyes of the artist.Written 16 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- geelongexpatMelbourne, Australia1,042 contributionsThis is a very interesting monastery with them being in a ger. Other than that it is your usual Buddhist temple. It’s free to wander around.Written 15 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dnalecizMoreno Valley, CA414 contributionsWandering around Ulaanbaatar in the cold, I stumbled upon this very beautiful white building called the Holy Trinity Church. The Holy Trinity Church is a Russian Orthodox church situated on Zhukova street, 55 - a, in Bayanzurkh District. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. This Church is the only Russian Orthodox Church in Ulaanbaatar. It is built in the Cross-in-square Russian Revival Style of architectural buildings. Large windows and gold dome and roof are several of the outstanding features displayed by this church. This particular church can trace it roots back to the 1860 and over the years has seen numerous changes. On 22 March 1864 the first priest offered a religious service. This date is considered the beginning of the Holy Trinity parish of Russian Orthodox Church in Mongolia. The church lost it priest in 1867 and the facility was closed. The original Church building was demolished during the 1930s. In 1991 the Russian Orthodox Church was reestablished and the present day building was begun. Construction began in 2005 and lasted until 2009. I had the opportunity to meet one of the priest at this Church and was allowed to visit the interior of the church. Beautiful interior decorated with religious icons and frescos. Extremely peaceful and and solemn. The Holy Trinity Orthodox Church holds services on Saturday and Sunday. It is not a must visit site, but if you are in the area, I would recommend a visit.Written 7 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FinnishFuryGreen Valley, AZ4 contributionsCame across this statue by accident. Located in downtown UB in a tiny park near the UB Mart shopping center.Written 10 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Bold-ErdeneUlaanbaatar, Mongolia393 contributionsThis is the place you could buy Post cards and Stamps.
Of course you could send Post cards from there.
I don't know to sending parcel might be expensive to some people.
In there some ATMs and Cellular phone service there. Also Tour Agent is there recently.
Plus Souvenir Shop is there with good value.Written 15 June 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mikenmauryaGreater Sydney, Australia35 contributionsEasy place for a good photo op. In January they also have a number of ice sculptures. Recommend a walk around.Written 13 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TalampakanNairobi, Kenya418 contributionsThis church is about 20 minutes away by taxi from the city centre. English Mass is held at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings in a small chapel that is at the basement of the church. The entrance to the chapel is through the back of the cathedral. If you can't find the way in, then wait for parishioners to arrive.
Visitors and newcomers are asked to introduce themselves to a very friendly congregation that shares coffee and tea after Mass.
Taxis are easy to find on the street, but it helps to ask for assistance from other churchgoers.
I did not have a chance to see the main church, and hope to see it if I ever return to Ulaanbaatar.Written 2 September 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - 恵介 福Tokyo Prefecture, Japan7 contributionsWhenever I visit UB, I always come to buy at this shop.
The shop is a bit smaller than before Corona. I see that the number of products has also decreased. I would be grateful if you could add more products again.Written 3 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - dnalecizMoreno Valley, CA414 contributionsWhile traveling from the Chinggis Khan Airport to downtown Ulaanbaatar, we came across this park covered in snow with a Camel Caravan. The statues are larger than live and consist of a camel herder on horseback, a large dog and several camels in a convoy. My driver informed me that this complex was designed to honor and show the old Silk Road which ran through the area hundreds of years ago. Unfortunately the intersection in extremely congested with traffic and stopping to take pictures is not recommended due to safety concerns.Written 4 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Cheffie19Brisbane, Australia40 contributionsrelaxing place to visit. summer will be more happenings in here than winter. big square in the city centre.Written 13 February 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rob NesbitWarsaw, Poland3,398 contributionsA very random statue of the British hit band the Beatles, as you do, in down town Ulan Bator, Mongolia!Written 10 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
