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CONTENTS 07/2013 8
General Introduction to Mongolia
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Mongolian Statistical Information
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Map of Mongolia
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Museums in Ulaanbaatar city
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Events of 2013
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Ulaanbaatar City Map
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Tourist Companies
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Hotels
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Restaurants
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Shopping
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Sauna and Massage
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Other
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Mongolian Language Guide for Visitors
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Chingeltei District, 6th khoroo, Baga toiruu 24/2 104 nomer, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Улаанбаатар хот, Чингэлтэй дүүрэг, 6-р хороо, Бага тойруу 24/2 байр, 104 тоот Tel/Fax:976-70101618 Mobile: 976-99151820, 976-99013020, 976-99013023 E-mail: adline.llc@gmail.com HP: www.adline.mn
World Walker MONGOLIA 2013
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Country: Capital city: Territory: Total population:
Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 1,556,500 km2 2 750 000
Location
Mongolia stretches for 2392 km from the west to the east and 1259 km from the north to the south, bordering Russia to the north and China to the south. Mongolia’s landscape is dominated mostly by steppe from the central region to the east, desert from the south to the west and forest-steppe in the northern regions. In the west there is the Mongol Altai mountain range which stands more than 3000-4000 meters high. Mongolia does not have a coastline. However, it is a wonderful country with highlands, rivers and steppes.
Language and Ethnicities The official language is Mongolian using the Cyrillic (Russian) alphabet. Ethnic Kazakh people inhabit the western part of Mongolia (Bayan-Ulgii province) speaking the Kazakh language. Around 90 percent of the population is Khalkh, though the population includes around 40 different ethnicities such as Khazakh and Buriad ethnic groups.
Weather Mongolia has continental dry weather. For the majority of days in summer temperature rise above 300C. However, the temperature can suddenly drop and snow falls. Summer days are long and it gets dark around 10 p.m. In winter temperatures are minus 20-300 C and relevant measures are needed to protect against cold. Mongolian weather is dry and static electricity is common. The weather becomes cold at the beginning of October and stays cold until April the following year. Over the course of the year, there is little
Economy and Industry Mining is the leading sector as Mongolia has a wealth of natural resources, followed by livestock herding. The main export products are mineral resources and cashmere and the majority of products are exported to mainly Asian countries. According to preliminary data for 2011, Mongolia trades with 127 countries of the world and its total foreign trade turnover reached USD11307.2 million including USD 4780.4 million from exportation and USD 6526.9 million from importation. The Mongolian government has implemented an agricultural campaign named “Atar 3” since 2008, using its extensive land to increase domestic food production and develop the agricultural sector.
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The official currency of Mongolia is the Tugrug (MNT). As of
May 2013, 1 USD was equal to 1430 MNT. 11 different bank notes are used in Mongolia including 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10000 and 20000 Tugrug notes. Coins are not used in Mongolia.
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It possible to exchange currency at the airport, hotels, banks and currency exchange points in the city. Although, there are many currency exchange points at hotels, exchange rates offered by banks or currency exchange points are more favorable. There are many currency exchange points near Tsetseg (Flower) Center and TEDY Center. It is possible to exchange international bank notes. Tugrug (MNT) is the main currency used in Mongolia, although it is possible to use U.S dollars at hotels, souvenir shops and tourist ger (traditional Mongolian dwelling) camps. Please note that U.S. dollar bank notes of denominations less than $20 are bought at cheaper exchange rates. If you go to rural areas, it is recommended to exchange your cash in advance in Ulaanbaatar as only Tugrugs (MNT) are used in rural areas. Banks and ATM It is possible to exchange foreign currencies in banks and withdraw cash from ATMs. If you have international cards such as VISA, MASTER, CIRRUS and PLUS, it is possible to receive banking services. The Trade and Development Bank, Golomt Bank and Khan Bank have many ATMs and they are located in popular places such as hotels and supermarkets. It is advisable to beware of pickpockets as there have been cases of theft from people after withdrawing money.
History In 1206 Chinggis Khaan consolidated many tribes scattered across the territory of Mongolia and established the Mongol Empire ruling over a territory reaching as far as Europe. However, the Mongol Empire disintegrated after his death and became part of the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty from the 16th century. Following the collapse of the Qing Dynasty, Mongolia declared its independence after being ruled by the Qing Dynasty for 200 years and in 1911 Bogn Khaan established the Mongolian State. Nevertheless, the Chinese government concluded a secret agreement with the Russian Empire and declared Mongolia to be a part of the Chinese Republic in May 1915. Therefore, Chinese troops occupied Mongolia until 1919. In 1921 Mongolian revolutionary groups sought support from the Soviet Red Army and once again declared Mongolian independence from foreign yoke. Mongolia then approved its first Constitution on November 26 1924 and proclaimed its independence. However, Mongolia was under the influence of the Soviet Union and developed under the Soviet model in respect to its politics and economy after the revolution in 1921. Democracy actions of the former Soviet Union and eastern European countries influenced Mongolia and the establishment of the Mongolian Democratic Union was declared in 1989 after its first meeting for democracy took place. Since then Mongolia has organized elections with many political parties and transferred its economic system to a market economy.
Holidays 1st of January: Middle of February: 8th of March: 1st of June: 11th of July: 26th of November:
When you require a taxi, you just need to raise your hand. “Private” taxis are sedan cars without any signs. Payment of private taxi is charged based on total kilometers as such taxis do not have meters. Private taxis cost MNT 700-800 per kilometer as of May 2013. The price of fuel price is unstable these days and so it is difficult to say whether the price of taxis will be kept the same for any period of time. Therefore, it is recommended to check the price first before taking a taxi. Sometimes there are some taxi drivers who try to charge more from foreigners. Therefore, it is recommended to not take a taxi alone. There have been some cases when another person gets in a taxi and the taxi goes to a different destination in order to rob the foreign customer. Please be careful with your belongings as if you leave them in a taxi, there is no opportunity to get your belongings back. There is a taxi service which can be ordered by dialing “1991” which was introduced in 2011. This service is comparatively safe and reliable, and thus more suitable for foreigners.
Bus The cheapest mode of transportation is the bus. For the public transportation there are big buses and microbuses. Also, there is a bus service which not only transports customers within city, but also to rural areas. Buses charge MNT 400 constantly from each person while microbus charges MNT 500600. The price of microbuses can be different depending on the New Year destination and what time you are taking them. Tsagaan Sar- Mongolian Lunar New Year. Three days of holiday follow the If you take a big bus the conductor will charge from you the fee and give you a ticket. As microbuses do not have a ticket you start of the lunar New Year. This Lu nar New Year Celebration is different need pay in cash as soon as you get on the microbus. Big buses are always crowded with many passengers and from the Chinese New Year and it is there often targeted by groups of pickpockets. Thus, it is celebrated on different day each year. recommended to be careful with your belongings. If you do not Women’s day know the place well it is recommended, especially for foreigners, Children’s day to avoid bus transportation. Naadam- National Revolution Holi day. During Naadam, Mongolians cel ebrate during have three days of national holiday. Telephone Independence Day
Transportation Taxis There are 2 types of taxis in Ulaanbaatar - official metered taxis and private taxis.
International calls. Pay-phones at hotels can be used for international calls. In ordinary cases, many people use cheap international call cards using pay-phones. There are several types of international call cards such as Mongoltelecom, Mobicom and Micom. Instructions of
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international call cards, in most cases, are written in Mongolian, so you may need to get explanations or help from your translator or tourist guide. Domestic calls Usage of mobile phones has become widespread in recent times and almost everyone has a mobile phone. However, it is also possible to use pay-phones installed at post offices, hotels, hospitals, train stations and other public places. Use of them is similar to the international call cards. These phone cards are sold at post offices and supermarkets. Also, each phone company uses the same card. If you wish to make an urgent call the simplest way is to use “white telephones”. Street vendors have white telephones in a box next cigarettes and chewing gum. Also, it is possible to use white telephone from kiosks located at bus stops. The white telephones are only for local calls and the charge is MNT 100-150 per minute. White telephone services are always by for by cash. If you know the phone numbers you wish to dial, you can use white telephone anytime. Mobile phones There are four big mobile phone companies in Mongolia, including Mobicom, the largest company, Skytel, Unitel and GMobile. Mobicom provides a mobile phone rental service. If you are going to stay in Mongolia for long period of time, it is recommended that you purchase a mobile number with a reasonable mobile phone. If you buy international call cards designed for mobile phones, you can make international calls directly from your mobile phone. It is easier if you choose a mobile phone with the capability to receive international calls and international roaming services.
Internet There are many internet cafes in the capital city which can be identified the “Internet” sign. The majority of them use previous versions of Windows and the internet speed differs from one to another. Internet cafes charge around MNT 600-1500 per hour depending on their location and services. Furthermore, the number of shops and cafes with free WiFi internet access has been increasing gradually in Ulaanbaatar. Internet access is available in hotels of a higher standard.
Post It is easiest to use the Central Post Office when you need to send a letter, greeting card or parcel. The Central Post Office is located at the west side of the Sukhbaatar square. Postal prices depend on the county to which the letter or parcel is being sent to and postal prices vary depending on the weight of a letter or parcel. You can find the postal service price list if you go to the Central Post Office. If you need an express postal service, it is possible to use EMS (international post forwarding). Also, you can receive international postal services from DHL and UPS in Ulaanbaatar. Timetable of the Central Post Office, Ulaanbaatar city:
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7:30 - 21:00 (Monday-Friday); 9:00 - 20:00 (Saturday and Sunday) 8:00 - 20:30 (Monday- Friday); 9:00 - 15:00 (Saturday and Sunday)
Car rental service Although there are car rental services in Mongolia, it is impossible to use foreign driver licenses directly for this service. Therefore it is possible to use car rental services with hired drivers. In the case of renting a car you should seek advice from a professional organization, tourist agency or hotel reception. The minimum price of such a service is around MNT 50,000 per day (excluding fuel). If you are travelling on your own, it may be more effective to find a cheaper car through negotiating with your tourist guide.
Interpreter and guide Tourist guides charge around USD 20-70 per day for interpretation and guiding. It is recommended that before you select interpreters or tourist guides you ask about their language skills and guiding experiences, as many of them are university students. Professional business interpreters charge a minimum USD 50 per day. If you want to hire a specialized professional interpreter, it is advised that you book someone in advance. You may find it easiest to request an interpreter from a tourist company.
Tipping In general there is no practice of tipping but you may give a tip if you think that you received good services.
Electricity Mongolia uses 220V and 50Hz electricity. In a case of using electrical appliances which use 100V, you need to use an adaptor. It is useful to have a multi-plug adapter as Mongolia uses a 2-pin plug.
Drinks It is appropriate to use water in hotels after boiling. You can buy bottled pure water from supermarkets and shops in the city. 500 ml bottles of pure water cost around MNT 400 each.
Washroom Facilities It is recommended to carry your own toilet roll with you as toilets commonly do not have toilet paper. If you go to countryside, it is advised you to bring wet tissues as there are some places without any sink or washing facilities. There are some pay toilets in the city but not many. It is advised you to use toilets in the State Department Store, shops and hotels in case of urgent need. CITI TOILET New public toilets have been commissioned recently. Now, there are public toilets in busy places - one storey buildings named CITY TOILET. These public toilets are clean and comfortable. They charge a service fee of MNT 150 for use of the toilet.
Mongolian cuisine Mongolian cuisine is generally meat based. Mongolians mainly eat beef, mutton and other meat products including pork, chicken, horse meat, camel meat and goat meat, depending on the meal. The main traditional Mongolian food is “Buuz” (large sized dumplings) -thea main course of Tsagaan Sar celebrations. They are made with flour and meat and steamed (Picture 1). Another traditional dish is “Khuushuur” which is similar to “Buuz” but fried. Mutton is used in both of them.
Cafes and restaurants for middle class Mongolians cook the above mentioned dishes and other dishes including goulash (mutton dish served with rice), vegetable soup, piroshki (Russian fried buns with meat filling) and tsuivan (meat and noodle dish). Prices of buuz, khuushuur and piroshki are around MNT 600-800 while soup and main course cost approximately MNT 4000-5000. It is common to eat Mongolian dishes with Mongolian traditional milk tea. It tastes little bit salty but is very tasty when you get used to it. Mongolians cook a special meal, called “Khorkhog”, for their guests (Picture 4). This meal is made by cooking pieces of mutton, potatoes, carrots and other vegetables inside a container which also contains red hot stones and water, and is often also heated from the outside. The mutton in the dish
becomes tender and delicious, and vegetables and soup taste especially wonderful. One of the unforgettable food products of Mongolia cuisine is dairy products. There are many types of milk products including, yogurt, milk, cheese and curdled milk. Dairy products are produced and packed by big companies after the raw materials are purchased from herders and are sold in city, while fresh milk and dairy products are sold in rural area
Restaurants There are many bars in Ulaanbaatar city. You can enjoy not only Mongolian traditional cuisine, but also French, Brazilian, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Indian, Turkish and Russian dishes. However, only Mongolian restaurants can be found in the countryside. Most of the restaurants have menus in English and you can easily communicate in English in many restaurants. You can pay your bill by your international cards such as American Express, Visa and Master cards. Advertisements for well known restaurants in Ulaanbaatar are published in our magazine. More information can be found in the Restaurant section.
Alcoholic beverages The most popular alcohol product is Vodka. Mongolians drink alcohol products when they have meetings, ceremonies and at other events. The alcoholic content of Mongolian vodka is around 40%. Mongolians drink vodka and other alcohol products straight without mixing them. Thus, it is recommended not to drink too much. The minimum price of Mongolian vodka is around MNT 10000 and the maximum price is around MNT 50,000. There are also Mongolian vodka products with attractive package which can be used as gifts. Mongolians drink “airag’ (fermented horse milk) in summer as much as beer. Drinking fermented horse milk when you are at herder’s family is a wonderful experience as it tastes great. Mongolians drink beer a lot and the most famous beer is Chinggis draft beer which represent the Mongolian name. In summer, many restaurants and pubs open summer beer tents which give more opportunities to relax and enjoy draft beer. Also, imported bottled and canned beers including Tiger and Heineken are very popular. In recent days, Mongolians have started drinking wine. There are many types of wine and purchasing them from a supermarket, is cheaper than buying them from clubs. There are several wine shops in Mongolia which only sell wines.
Shopping If you want to purchase necessary daily products, it is recommended to go to Narantuul market (the ‘black market’) or shops in the 3rd district. There are many pickpockets in the market so sometimes Mongolians avoid going to there. Narantuul market is an interesting place to go if you are careful with your belongings. Most of its products are imported from China and Russia and they are very cheap. However, it is advised to check what you
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are buying as some of such products are not of a good quality. We suggest that you should purchase items you require for your trip from here. Also, horse riding boots, deels and souvenirs are traded at the market. Young people like to go to the 3rd and 4th districts’ shops. There are also famous brands’ shops in that area. All types of clothes and shoes are sold out there. It is advised that are also wary of pickpockets in this area. When shops in that area close for the day, night clubs are opened and soon become crowded. There are not many places aimed at foreign tourists, so please be careful and wary of drunk people if you want to enjoy the night-life. As well as the above mentioned shops and clubs, there are many shops and clubs such as Sansar khoroolol and Bumgugur market. In recent years, many famous and world recognized brands have opened their shops to sell original products in Ulaanbaatar, including Luis Vitton, Burberry and Zara at 1st floor of the Central Tower, next to Sukhbaatar Square.
Souvenir shops If you would like to purchase souvenirs, it is advised to go to big stores including Nomin Department Store and Sky Shopping Center. There are many souvenir shops in Peace avenue which is in front of State Department Store. There are various types of souvenir products such as felt products, cashmere products, souvenir products with traditional styles, t-shirts with drawings related to Mongolian cultures, traditional deels and leather products. If you are not worried about your luggage limit, one of the most interesting souvenirs is the “Morin Khuur’ (traditional Mongolian horse-head fiddle). Also, you can purchase high standard cashmere products at reasonable prices. Camel wool products are very warm. Thus, such types of products and clothes can be given to elders and children as presents. If you are interested in felt products, a felt souvenir shop named “Tsagaan Alt”, near Nomin Department Store, has many choices of products. This shop has many customers and offers high quality products which can be given as special presents. There are some shops where you can place specific orders if you have enough time. Some places can make you leather boots and deels (traditional Mongolian dress) to order in your size within 3-5 days. Furthermore, you can purchase food products as souvenirs including dairy products such as cheese, milk curd, pine nuts, smoked cheese, stone salt, mushroom tea, airag and Mongolian vodka. Also, you can buy a CD of a “Morin Khuur” concert from the HiFi CD shop.
Night Clubs Night clubs are popular places in Mongolia. At the end of week, youths always go to clubs. Clubs which charge an entrance tax are quite safe. Free entrance bars commonly have fights and arguments. Thus, it is recommended to avoid going to such clubs. The average entrance is between MNT 5000 and 10000. It is best to be careful as people are partying and drinking alcoholic products. Also, there are many different types of clubs including live music clubs. There are many different types of massage centers for foot massage, body massage and Thai massage. There are also massage centers for foreigners. Therefore, you can enjoy any time you want to relax your body after your trip. If you need further information regarding massage centers, you can find it from information section on sauna and massage centers in our magazine. In recent years, karaoke centers have been established. There are many songs in different languages, so you can spend your
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time having fun. There are also clubs with private waitress services. If you would like to go that kind of place, you should go to there with Mongolians or people who know Mongolia well.
Health In summer, the weather is becomes hot and dry. You should wear a hat and drink plenty of water to prevent from sunstroke. Please also be careful when eating as some dairy products and oily meat products can cause stomachache. You can find list of emergency call numbers from the last page of our magazine.
UB Tourist Information Center The Ulaanbaatar city Tourism Department works closely with the Government and with Mayor, private sector of tourism industry and other partners to market and promote Ulaanbaatar city worldwide, to improve the range and quality of visitor facilities and tourism service standards, and enhance the experiences of tourist once they have arrived.
Although it continues to be a challenging period for tourism due to the current economic conditions, we were fortunate to maintain our progress with regard to marketing and promotion of the area. Main activities: • Providing visitors to a location with information on the area’s attractions, lodgings, maps and other items relevant to tourism. • Visitors can get helpful information on the travel, accommodations, tourist attractions and much more at the Tourist Information and Promotion center • Tourists are offered a variety of travel information in the form of leaflets, brochures, books, and audio-visual presentations. • They can obtain these materials from the Tourist Information and Promotion center’s Information desk, where well trained specialists with fluent English help tourists find good accommodations, tourist attractions and other information they may want while they are traveling in Capital city. • To help ensure visitors have a pleasant and convenient journey, the Ulaanbaatar city has arranged the following facilities available at no charge. /All the information free of charge/ In our training hall available to do a training for professorship, students, and perform an operation by tourism sector. Web: E-Mail: Phone: Address:
www.tourism.ub.gov.mn mail@tourism.ub.gov.mn 976-70108687 Ulaanbaatar Business development center 1st floor, Tourist Information and Promotion center, Baga toiruu-15, Chingeltei district.
Mongolian Statistical Information (2012) 2,869,500 Population of Ulaanbaatar 1,227,000 Livestock Herders Population 289,646 Gross domestic product of the year $13,944 billion Per Capita Gross Domestic Product $3,335 Monthly avarage income per houshold 813,828tg Livestock 40,920,800 Sheep 18,141,400 Goat 17,558,700 Cattle 2,584,600 Horse 2,330,400 Camel 305,800 The total population of Mongolia
Lowest point of elevation: Dornod Aimag, Khukh Nuur (552m) Highest point of elevation: Bayan-Ulgii Aimag, Khuiten Uul (4,374m) Mongolian Territory Total: 1,566,500 km2
(East to West 2,392km, North to South 1,259km)
Population Density of Mongolia:1.8per/km2
300per/km2 Annual Average Childbirth: 30,437 Average life expectancy: woman 74 years, man 65 years Average age of Marriage: man: 26.2 years, women 24.2years University Population: 30.9% man, 69.1%women Foreign Tourists in 2011: 467,091 (Chinese:263,468; Russian:84,170; Density of Ulaanbaatar:
Korean: 44,562; Japanese : 17,210; American:15,936 etc) Number of Rivers: 5,300; Number of Springs: 7,800 Number of Lakes: 3,600; Number of Geysers: 362
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Museums in Ulaanbaatar city Mongolian Natural History Museum Summer: 15 May - 15 Sep 10:00-16:30 (Everyday) Tel: 976-7011-0183 Location: Behind the National Museum of Mongolia This museum shows Mongolian landscape features, various types of maps and geological and natural resources samples. You can also find out detailed information regarding animals and plants in Mongolia. One of the most attractive halls in the museum is the Paleontology Hall, most popular amongst tourists. In this museum, you can see a complete dinosaur skeleton, which lived in Mongolia many millions of years ago, and animal and plant fossils found across Mongolia.
National Museum of Mongolia Summer: 15 May - 31 Aug 09:30-16:30 (Everyday) Tel: 976-70110911 Location: Sukhbaatar District, the right side of the Houses of Parliament This museum shows all types of lifestyles and traditional clothes of ethnic groups in Mongolia. It has millions of museum pieces such as Mongolian history, especially historical pieces of Mongolia from 10th Century to 20th Century. You can discover more about Mongolia from the times of the Mongolian Empire and Socialist times. .
Choijin Lama Temple Museum Summer: 15 May - 15 Sep 09:00-19:00 (Everyday) Tel: 976-11-328547 Location: Sukhbaatar District, the left side of the Central Library This is a temple that was built for the brother of Bogd Khan of Mongolia by order of Javzandamba, 8th Bogd, in 1908 and has been preserved as for a museum of religion. This museum consists of five temples and has many famous artistic and sculptural works of Mongolian famous artists. From this museum, you can know more about history of Mongolian religion.
Bogd Khaan Winter Palace Museum Summer: 15 May - 15 Sep 10:00-16:30 (Everyday) Tel: 976-11-342195 Location: Khan-Uul district, the right side of the road to Zaisan hill This museum is a palace of Javzandamba, Mongolia’s 8th Bogd Khaan. If you visit this museum, you will find out more more about his life and Mongolian history and culture. Of particular interest are the museum’s clothes and collections of the Bogd Khaan and his wife, and rare historical pieces related to the Buddhism. Also, this palace is considered an important part of Mongolian architecture which is, built without the use a single nail, a real example of methods of traditional Mongolian building.
Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts Summer: 15 May - 15 Sep 09:00 - 18:00 (Everyday) Tel: 976-11-326060, 976-11-326061, 976-11-323986 Location: Chingeltei District, Juulchid Streed, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia G.Zanabazar (the first Bogdo of Khalkha, a reincarnation of Jibzundamba, and often referred to as Undur Gegeen) is an outstanding representative of Mongolian religion and arts of the 17th and 18th centuries. G.Zanabazar was a sculptor, artist, and philosopher, who made invaluable contributions to the development of fine arts in Mongolia. G.Zanabazar enriched the canons of the oriental Buddhist are using Mongolian artistic methods inspired by spiritual wisdom and human form, which later became the foundation of the Mongolian School of Fine Arts.
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THE ULAANBAATAR TOURISM BOARD
EVENT event calendar
CAMEL POLO FESTIVAL Location: Bogd sum, Uvurkhangai aimag Duration: May Organizer: Tourism Board of Uvurkhangai aimag Polo is a traditional British sport and Mongolian polo is just as interesting. The main attraction of this sport in Mongolia is the use of camels rather than horses. This is a tourist event implemented to protect and promote Bactrian camels – the number of which has been decreasing each year. The camel polo festival takes place in Uvurukhangai province, 430 km from Ulaanbaatar city, and is one of the most attractive events for both locals and tourists.
TSAATAN FESTIVAL
Location: Dalia Tour Tourist Camp, Khatgal village, Huvsgul aimag Duration: 06 July -07 July Name of the organizer:Khuvsgul Mon Travel Co.,Ltd The Tsaatan festival is an event which shows all of the traditional cultures and customs of reindeers including traditional songs and dances and shaman ceremonies.
GOBI CHALANGE MARATHON
Location: Yolling Am to Duut Mankhanthe Singing dunes Duration: 29 June – 09 July Name of the organizer:Gobi Tour Co.,Ltd Special features of the marathon include a course that runs through different landscapes including steppe, sand dunes and rocky ranges. The marathon is challenging and among the most interesting marathons in the world.
HORSE FESTIVAL
NAADAM FESTIVAL
Location: Ulziit sum, Uvurkhangai aimag Duration: 27,28 July Name of the organizer:Tourism Board of Uvurkhangai aimag This festival is an opportunity to see the methods herders use to lasso and train wild horses. During this festival, you can also enjoy the traditional Mongolian festival.
NOMADS DAY FESTIVAL
Location: Bayandelger sum, Tuv aimag Duration: Sep Name of the organizer: Selena Travel Co.,Ltd This festival shows off nomadic lifestyle and cultures. You can see many aspects of cultural actions such as how Mongolians assemble gers, how they move to different areas using oxcarts and how to cook Mongolian traditional dishes.
Location: Ulaanbaatar city Duration: 11 – 13 July Organizer: Goverment of Mongolia
The Naadam festival is organized every year at the Central Stadium of Ulaanbaatar to celebrate the people’s revolution. The Naadam festival celebrates the “Three Manly Sports” of Horse Racing, Traditional Wrestling and Archery (Horse Racing is organized at a separate dedicated location). Many different types of events and trades are also organized during this time. Thus, you can see and discover so much of modern day Mongolia a short period of time.
DEELTEI MONGOL FESTIVAL MONGOLIAN TRADITIONAL GAMES FESTIVAL Location: Sukhbaatar square, Ulaanbaatar city Duration: July Organizer: Tourism Board of UB city&Mongolian Tourism Association This event displays and promotes Mongolian traditional clothes, gers, traditional cultural performances, traditional songs and dances, and herder’s customs and history to foreign tourists visiting Mongolia. The Name of this festival translates as “Mongolians in Deels” in English. During this festival, there are parades with traditional clothes, fashion shows, circus performances and traditional games. In 2011, around 10,000 people participated in this festival.
GOLDEN NAADAM
Location: Guru Tourist camp in Terelj Duration: 21 August Name of the organizer: New Juulchin Tours Corp This is a mini-Naadam and with Mongolian traditional wrestling, horse racing and archery competitions. It is held near Ulaanbaatar giving enjoyment to many tourists.
UB ART FAIRE
Location: UB, Zanabazar museum Duration: September Name of the organizer: UB Tourism Board Enjoy concerts of traditional songs and dances, circus performances and artistic exhibitions by students of the Mongolian University of Culture and Art. It is a great opportunity to purchase unique souvenirs.
Location: Dalanzadgad sum, South Gobi aimag Duration: July Name of the organizer: Gobi Mirage Tourist Camp A festival showing off Mongolian Traditional Games. During this festival, various types of competitions are organized including drawing competition between children and concerts for children.
GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL
Location: Ulgii city of Bayan – Ulgii aimag Duration: 1st weekend of October Name of the organizer: Nomadic Expeditions Mongolia Co.,Ltd This is a unique holiday with at least 50 men, each with their own eagle, participating every year. This Golden Eagle Festival is the one of rarest opportunities to meet and see Kazakh traditions, cultures and customs, as well as the magnificent eagles!
MONGOLIAN BIKE CHALLENGE Location: Tuv, Arkhangai, Bayakhongor, Uvurkhangai aimags Duration: 30 Aug - 07 Sep Organizer: Mongolia Expeditions & Tours The International Mountain Bike Competition runs from South Gobi province to the finishing line in Arkhangai province. During this competition, participants pass through Uvurkhangai and Bayankhongor provinces and it is one of the most challenging competitions there is. This is the world’s longest competition as it covers around 1200 km until “Erdene Zuu” Monastery in Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolian Empire.
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The Ivy Restaurant The Ivy Lounge The Ivy Cafe PUMP ROOM Restaurant The Garden Restaurant
976-11-331127 976- 76111176 976-70071000
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976-99032026, 976-99967899
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976-70124800
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ICHIRO Restaurant
976-96960176 http://www.facebook.com/IchiroJapaneseRestaurant
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Sekitei Restaurant Sekitei Club
976-9910-9251, 976-50010078　
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MY NICHI Bakery
976-11-99088565, 976-99086970
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TSUYA (Sushi)
976-11-300673, 976-96682003 www.whitehousehotel.mn
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Wen Zhou Chinese Restaurant Oriental Treasure Restaurant Yamato Dining Bar Hanabi Restaurant Hashi Restaurant Aqua Grass Bar & Cafe Yutaka Restaurant 40'K Restaurant Le Bistrot Francais Restaurant Trattoria Restaurant Hazara(India Food) STAY Wine&Dine Restaurant The Moose Restaurant Let It Be Restaurant Midori (Sushi) Restaurant Chinggiss Beer Club Nayra Cafe El Sabor Coffee Shop Veranda Restaurant Chiyoda (Ramen) The Square Grill Pub Akari Club Fuji restaurant /Flower hotel/ J-Karaoke Ikh Mongol Restaurant Mirage Restaurant Sakura Restaurant/Kempinski Hotel/ Jot Restaurant /Ramada Hotel/ Batbaigal Bakery&Restaurant THE BULL Hot Pot restaurant Sakura Bakery Cafe Bangkok (Thailand Food) Biwon (Korea Food) Dodo Pizza Sachers Cafe Los Bandidos Jur Ur Bakery Cafe Strings Nigth Club Organic Club
976-11-466888, 976-99522228, 976-99511118 976-70135055, 976-99089908 976-5004 0800, 976-99052818 976-77030303 976-95192663, 976-96961419 976-11328663, 976-99058591 976-77116992, 99196992 976-70104040 976-99033612, 976-99813612 976-99175868 976 -11-480214, 976 -99195007 976-77119977, 976-99117434, 976-91914935 976-77116565 976- 95950809 976-11-311470, 976-91187799 976-99182363 976-11-317098, 976-11-327775, 976-99111361 976-99092889,976- 99064039 976-11-330818 976-11-319635, 976-99049312 976-11-313355, 976- 88112087 88014589 976-11-458330 976-11-458330, 976-99114963 976-11-320450; 976-11-331206 976-50110021 976-11463463 976-70141111, 976-70142222 976-46 2629 976-70110060 , 976-976-70111212 976-99033612, 976-99813612 976-11-330476 976-77400400, 976-77300300 976-99991871, 976-95951516 976-70114734 976 - 11-314167, 976 - 99194618 976-11- 366677, 976-99075788 976-11-367845 976-70159898, 976-91988288
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HOTEL BLUE SKY HOTEL
976-70100505 www.hotelbluesky.mn info@hotelbluesky.mn
P24
RAMADA HOTEL
976-70141111, 976-70142222 www.ramada.com ramada@ramadaubcitycenter.mn
P25
KEMPINSKI HOTEL
976-11463463 www.kempinski-ulaanbaatar.com reservations.ulaanbaatar@kempinski.com
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Best Western PREMIER TUUSHIN HOTEL
976-11-323162 www.bestwesternmongolia.mn
P29
CHINGGIS KHAAN HOTEL
976-7000-0099 www.chinggis-hotel.com marketing@chinggis-hotel.com
P28
FLOWER HOTEL
976-11-458330 www.flower-hotel.mn flowerhotel@magicnet.mn
P31
PLATINUM HOTEL
976-70128822 www.platinum.mn info@platinum.mn
P30
PALACE HOTEL
976-11-343565 www.palace.mn reservation@palace.mn
P34
WHITE HOUSE HOTEL
976-11-367872, 976-11-369967 www.whitehousehotel.mn info@whitehousehotel.mn
P32
Ikh Uls Hotel Temuujin Hotel American Hotel Michelle Hotel Springs Hotel Voyage Hotel Voyage Plus Hotel New West Hotel LG Tour operator & Guesthouse Lotus Guesthouse
976-99104667, 976-99024884 976-11-463322, 11-463434 976 70168899 976-11-325525 976-70129010 976-11-327757 976-11-330600 976-70183500, 976-70183503 976-70118243, 976-99858419,90112311 976-11-325967, 976-99094943
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976-55252800, 11-311839, 88008484, 88868484 976-99070618 976-11-328077 976-11-457900, 976-99094275, 976-55254115 976 - 77101005, 976 - 99019727 976-11-313221 976-99096425, 976-95929394 976-50008300, 91999102 976-99006979 976-77770099
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SAUNA & MASSAGE UB massage Mimosa Hair Salon Joy Foot Massage Si Si Massage Good will Grease Beauty Massage Asian Massage Ururu Japanese Esthetique Golden Comb Hair Salon Golden Gym Fitness
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FLIGHT TRAVEL SHOPPING
AIR COMPANY MIAT MONGOLIAN AIRLINES GROUP EZNIS AIRWAYS
976-70049919 www.miat.com SITA: ULNDDOM
Avia Line
976-70131000
airticket office
976-11-333311 www.eznisairways.com sales@eznis.com
TOUR COMPANY "OT" TOUR
976-98116772, 976-99136772, 976-99191761 www.ottour.com contact@ottour.com
P20
H.I.S. Mongolia
976-11-332348 www.his-j.com info@his-mongol.com
P22
TSENKHER JIGUUR Hot Spa Resort
976-11-461542, 976-9902-8887 www.visit2mongolia.mn info@visit2mongolia.mn
P23
MANDAL RESORT
99901804, 99901814, 99901904, 99901914
P22
NEW CLOVER TRAVEL SERVICE
976-99032288, 976-11-330189 www.newclovertravel.mn
P23
Princess Lodge Mustang car rental Geomandal Nomads Hustai National Park Terelj Lodge Taliin Sondor Resort Steppes Journey Gobi Erdene Tourist Camp Bayankhad Tourist Camp
976-70122426, 99006420 95901555,70131555 976-99888585 976-21-245087 976-11-344488, 976-99006935 976- 77228811, 976- 88999599 976-70115005, 976-99089807 976-96026038 976-11-331280, 976-99094675
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GOBI CASHMERE
976-11-343677, 976-11-365705 www.gobi.mn marketing@gobi.mn, export@gobi.mn
P1
CASHMERE WORLD
976-011-342598, 976-99953027 Welcome to Cashmere World
P5
EVERYDAY SUPER MARKET
976-11- 462906, 461560, 451381 jp@bridgegroup.mn
P6
TSAGAAN ALT SHOP
976-11-318591, 976-50051065 www.mongolianwoolcraft.com coopsunion@yahoo.com
P51
Mongolian felt & knit shop Mary & Marta Altai cashmere Goyo cashmere
976-983379, 976-95832838 976-998422601 976-77333334 976-11-342531
P51
SHOPPING
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BUSINESS...
BUSINESS KHAN BANK
976-11-332333, 70075179 www.khanbank.com priority@khanbank.com
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EURO CITY TRADE CENTER
976-331176, 976-97009494, 976-94002262 www.eurocity.mn info@eurocity.mn
P3
BESTA REAL ESTATE
976-77300099, 976-98882218 www.besta.mn info@besta.mn
P4
UNITEL GROUP
976-77778888, 976-77778080 www.unitel.mn
P7
Mori no Iruka (Plantation)
976-99106200, 976-8872-7242 www.kitanihonmongol.mn knihonmngl@yahoo.co.jp
P37
SODON CHIMEE Mongolian language Center
976 7015-6055, 976 9909-6055 www.sodonchimee.mn sodon_chimee@yahoo.com, info@sodonchimee.mn
P55
SOS MEDICA MONGOLIA
976-11-464325, 976-11-464326, 976-11-464327 976-77114325 /Zaisan Branch/
P21
Hope Dental Clinic Clinical Hospital No 2
976-11-310490, 976-99283175 976-70150234
P55
Fire department Police Emergency hospital Agency emergency
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USEFUL Information
Traumatology and Orthopaedic research center 976-70180136
General Director
AKIRA KAWAI
Editor
GANZORIG.M
Designer
NATSAGDORJ.M
Manager
SHINEBAYAR.B
Company Introduction Adline LLC has been running its operation since 2006. Our company’s business operations include a tourism-business magazine, website and tourism. World Walker Mongolia magazine is released quarterly with information about business and tourism, and relevant advertisements in both English and Japanese. Advertisement Services If you are interested in publishing your company’s advertisement and information in the magazine, please contact us. You can receive a quote and other relevant information from the address below. E-mail: TEL: URL:
adline.llc@gmail.com 976-70101618 (office); 976-99151820 (manager) www.adline.mn
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