Zaisan Memorial
South of the city, on top of Zaisan hill you will find a masterpiece of socialist architecture build by the Russians. The memorial offers an incredible sight over UB and the surrounding hills, as well as a nice workout on your way to the top. Bring just as the locals a drink with you. Watch, as the sun sets, the thousands of small sparkling lights getting switched on. 

Bring a visit to the ger-district
For the most authentic experience of the ger-district don’t book a tour at an agency but make local friends and ask them to show you around. Walk up and down hill, try a local dish, visit a few gers and watch the sunset over the thousands of coloured rooftops. Make sure your visit is pleasant, don’t go without a local friend or a guide and don’t go after sunset.

Bring a visit to a Shaman
Once you are out of UB you have to give in to the Mongolian culture. Staying in UB you can keep living your (Western) lifestyle. But during a ceremony of a Shaman you get to experience true authentic Mongolian culture. Shamanism is one part of the culture we found incredibly interesting. Read here all about our visit to a Shaman.

Black Market (Khar Zakh)
In need of extra trekking gear, warm clothes or just always been keen of second hand markets? This is your place to go! Anything you can think of you might possibly need, you will find at the Black Market.

Gandan Khiid Monestary
The country’s largest monastery, the full name translates roughly as ‘the great place of complete joy’. Today more then 600 monks belong to the monastery. Walk around the beautifully coloured buildings, surrounded by holy prayer rolls. Go early in the morning to see the monks chanting. If you’re lucky you may be visiting at the time a mystical ceremony is hold.

Beatles Square
Hang around Beatles Square to watch hipsters, monks, students and traditional dressed elderly passing by. Hip eateries and bars, to get a refreshing drink or hot Mongolian yak tea, surround the square. 

Black Market (Khar Zakh)
In need of extra trekking gear, warm clothes or just always been keen of second hand markets? This is your place to go! Anything you can think of you might possibly need, you will find at the Black Market.

Lotus Children’s Centre
Bring a visit to the Lotus Children centre. Bring some candy, games and good energy when you go. Especially during summer months Lotus is in need of extra hands. Check out the website to get a volunteer job from two weeks to two months. For more information read (artikel link)