15 Ulaanbaatar Facts for Every Traveler to Know

Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia. This city occupies a total of 0.3% of the entire Mongolia, where almost half of the population lives. There are a lot of attractions in this city which you can explore in a few days. You can visit Ulaanbaatar in any season because it has something unique to offer in every season. Here are Ulaanbaatar facts for every traveler to know before visiting Ulaanbaatar:

1. This capital city of Mongolia is beautiful and historical. In this quickly growing city, you can still notice horse as a means of transportation. Ulaanbaatar is expanding rapidly, but it is preserving the historical locations for tourists.
 

2. Not far from Ulaanbaatar, there are numerous national parks with vast grasslands scattered with cattle, horses and sheep. Some famous one are Altai Tavan Bogd National Park and Hustai National Park, where visitors can enjoy horse racing and experience staying overnight in unique Mongolia gers.
 

3. Ulaanbaatar is identified as the freezing capital of the world, with the temperature dropping down to -40 ℃ (-40 ℉) in winter (November - February). So the summer months during June and August are the best time to plan an Ulannbaatar travel. But in the summer season, sometimes the temperature can rise up over 45 ℃ (113 ℉).

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4. The only university in all over Mongolia is in Ulaanbaatar. Hence it is the main city for better education in the country.
 

5. In Ulaanbaatar, the first constructed building was a Buddhist monastery. Like this monastery, there are many historical and old buildings in the city which are still in good condition. All historic temples, museums, and buildings have unique stories, which include them in popular destinations.
 

6. This is the only capital city where Nomads still live in their unique camps called Yurts. These camps are in several vast areas of the city. Mongolian yurts are the unique attraction in Ulaanbaatar, which are most liked by tourists.
 

7. Local residents of Ulaanbaatar do not speak English. Russian, which is the proximity of Russia, is the preferred language for communication.
 

8. This city is so huge, and the ring train runs throughout the city, which is a convenient way of transport.
 

9. In Ulaanbaatar, the most famous attraction is an equestrian statue that is considered the tallest statue in the world. This is the statue of Genghis Khan, which 40 meters (131.2 feet) high, and it don’t have a pedestal. The most spectacular attraction in the city is surrounded by a lot of monuments. There are four streets in the city with the name of this hero of Mongolian history, i.e., Genghis Khan.
 

10. Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia, which is located near this city. This is also famous as an archaeological place because of the unique dinosaur fossils found here. Generally, dust storms that appear in the city are from the Gobi Desert.
 

11. Ulaanbaatar is the only urbanized city in Mongolia. The living standard is comparatively high here. It is majorly chosen for a job or education in Mongolia.
 

12. Ulaanbaatar is safe for tourists as well as locals at any time of the day. Here, the average crime level here is extremely low, and there are no many serious crimes reported.
 

13. Ulaanbaatar has rivers as well as lakes within the city. These are popular visiting places in all seasons except winter. Due to the lowest temperature, all lakes and river are almost frozen.
 

14. There are many places to taste delicious Mongolian cuisine in Ulaanbaatar. Including dairy products, tourists can taste the most healthy and yummy food.
 

15. Naadam festival is the most popular festival worldwide, during which many games like Mongolian wrestling, archery, and horse racing are held here. This is the perfect time for tourists to enjoy games as well as delicious cuisine in Ulaanbaatar.