The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ulaanbaatar

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Updated September 30, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Ulaanbaatar

You can stand on top of the horse’s head.

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Genghis Khan Statue Complex

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

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The Zaisan Memorial

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

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International Intellectual and Puzzle Museum

An institution dedicated to curiosity, logic, riddles, and Mongolia's long history of puzzles.

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Natural History Museum of Mongolia

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

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Mongolian Military Museum

Thousands of artifacts tell Mongolia's military history, from the Bronze Age to the present.

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Centre of Shaman Eternal Heavenly Sophistication

A nondescript dirt lot hides an intriguing center of shamanic healing.

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Mongolian Railway History Museum

A collection of old steam and diesel locomotives sitting in a fenced-off garden.

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Beatles Monument

A beloved tribute to the Fab Four and the freedoms they inspired.

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Monasteries 4

History & Culture 4

Temples 3

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Buddhism 2

Sacred Spaces 2

Communism 2

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ulaanbaatar

16 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Updated September 30, 2023

Unusual Attractions in Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Genghis Khan Statue Complex

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

The Zaisan Memorial

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

International Intellectual and Puzzle Museum

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Natural History Museum of Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Mongolian Military Museum

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Centre of Shaman Eternal Heavenly Sophistication

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Mongolian Railway History Museum

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Beatles Monument

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