How does one dress for -30C (-22F) weather? Very warmly and layered is the answer. Thankfully, you can purchase all warm clothes you need in Mongolia. There are people who laugh at the face of the one, who is trying to look ‘down with the locals’ by wearing traditional Mongolian clothes as everyday wear.
Archive for December, 2008
Winter Clothing
Geographical Map of Mongolia
Geographically, Mongolia covers an area of 1,564,100 square kilometers and lies in the heart of the continent Asia. It stretches about 2,400 km from west to east and 1,260 km from north to south. Mongolia is bounded by Russia on the north and by China on the southeast and west .
Delhi Darbar Indian Restaurant
The best north Indian restaurant in UB. “Delhi Darbar” means “Delhi Palace” in Hindi and is always looking forward to serve the most authentic Indian mughlai food. The food is made by our Master Chief Ismail Khan awarded for his delicious curries. Biyanis tandoori kebabs, naans, basmati rice, large choices for vegetarian dishes and lassis are also served with great care.
Call us for V.I.P private room reservations, outdoor catering and take aways: 976-11-326543, 99710255, 99090197. Open seven days a week: 12pm to 10.30pm. Address: Near Government house, behind Credit Bank, “Puma Imperial” Hotel first floor. Readmore…
Modern Nomads - Mongolian Cuisine
The “Modern Nomads” restaurant was established in July 2003 in order to fundraise for the Mongolian Youth Development Center (NGO) and we offer high-quality traditional Mongolian dishes. Quickly the restaurant has become one of the well-known and famous restaurants in Ulaanbaatar for Mongolians and foreigners alike. Due to the great success, a second branch called “Nomad Legends Mongol Club” was opened one year later, which offers different-sized rooms that are well suited for business meetings as well as family celebrations. Finally the “City Nomads” buffet restaurant was opened in November 2004, which is conveniently located on the West side of Sukhbaatar Square.
Administration of Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar (spelled Ulan bator) is divided into 8 districts. It is governed by a City council (Citizens’ Representative Hural) with 40 members, elected every 4 years. The city council appoints the Mayor. Currently the Citizens’ Representative Khural has 40 members, 9 members of the Presidium, a full time Chairman, and a secretary.
The main objectives of activities of the Capital City Citizens’ Representative Khural are to determine short-term goals of the capital city’s social, economic and urban development, build upon creative initiatives and active participation of citizens and groups in implementation of the goals, ensure favorable conditions and opportunities for human development, develop local self-governance in the capital city, improve governance structure of the capital city and create a legal environment for autonomous and independent work.
Activities of the Capital City Citizens’ Representative Khural and its Presidium for the term of 2004-2008 will be focused on people-centered and socially oriented development and will cover the following issues:
Khasagt Khairkhan - Mountain in Gobi-Altai aimag
This mountain is located in Sharga and Jargalant soums of Gobi-Altai aimag. People’s Great Hural (PGH) Presidium Resolution No.17 initially designated it as a strictly protected area in 1965.
This mountain is located in Sharga and Jargalant soums of Gobi-Altai aimag. People’s Great Hural (PGH) Presidium Resolution No.17 initially designated it as a strictly protected area in 1965.In 1995, it was approved as a strictly protected area by Parliament Resolution No. 26 to reclassify the status of protected areas. Khasagt Khairkhan encompasses 27,448 hectares.
Time and Business Hours
Like the Chinese, the Mongolians use a lunar calendar to celebrate traditional holidays, such as the lunar new year. Years are traditionally grouped into five blocks of 12 years. Each block is named after one of the elements (Earth, fire, water etc) and each year is named after the 12 animals of the zodiac.
Like the Chinese, the Mongolians use a lunar calendar to celebrate traditional holidays, such as the lunar new year. Years are traditionally grouped into five blocks of 12 years. Each block is named after one of the elements (Earth, fire, water etc) and each year is named after the 12 animals of the zodiac.Nomads divide winter into periods of time in multiples of nine, the lucky number for Buddhists. The winter is 81 days long (nine times nine). At the end of the 81st day, Tsagaan Sar (White Month), is widely celebrated as the start of the lunar new year.
Government offices are usually open from 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays and lunch hour is 1 pm to 2 pm. Banks are supposed to open from 10 am to 3 pm weekdays. Mongolia introduced a five-day working week in 1998. Most private and state-run businesses open at about 10 am and close sometime between 5 and 8 pm. In the countryside most guanz: (canteens) seem to close for dinner (and often lunch as well). In reality, opening hours are often at the whim of staff. Readmore…
Guest Houses
Ulaanbaatar now has several guest houses firmly aimed at foreign backpackers. Most are in apartment blocks and have dorm rooms for US$5 to US$10 a bed, cheap meals, laundry service, Internet connection and travel services. They are great places to meet other travelers to share transportation costs but can get pretty crowded during Naadam.
Ulaanbaatar now has several guest houses firmly aimed at foreign backpackers. Most are in apartment blocks and have dorm rooms for US$5 to US$10 a bed, cheap meals, laundry service, Internet connection and travel services. They are great places to meet other travelers to share transportation costs but can get pretty crowded during Naadam.
Shopping in Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar department stores near downtown offer many curios, antiques, artwork and fine winter clothing. Good leather jackets, cashmere sweaters, camel wool vests and blankets can be found at excellent prices. Traditional embroidered boots with upturned toes, deels tied with silk scarves, fox fur hats and stylish Mongol jackets are mostly homemade but can be found in some shops. The supermarkets (or at least the Mongolian type) usually have stock foods like rice, western and local noodles, bread, sugar, flour. The stores in large cities like Ulaanbaatar are rather well stocked, you can get almost everything - if you search hard enough.
Ulaanbaatar Capital City
Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia is situated in the valley of Tuul river surrounded by Bogd, Bayanzurkh, Songino and Chingeltei mountains. The altitude of Ulaanbaatar is 1351 meters. Ulaanbaatar occupies 135.800 hectares and has almost half of the country’s population. There are 8 districts in the city such as: Bayangol, Bayanzurkh, Songinokhairkhan, Chingeltei, Sukhbaatar, Khan-Uul, Nalaikh and Baganuur.
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