There are approximately 20 ethnic groups in Mongolia. Most groups have their own traditional clothing and ornaments reflecting the natural environment, history and customs of the groups, as well as the age, gender and social status of the person wearing them. These are made up of deel (caftan), vest, sash, jacket, boots and hat.
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Currency Exchanges
There are many currency exchanging places in Ulaanbaatar. All the bank branches, most shopping centers have currency exchanging spots. Money gram and Western Union branches are at banks. But best rates can be found at the local currency exchange centers.
There are many currency exchanging places in Ulaanbaatar. All the bank branches, most shopping centers have currency exchanging spots. Money gram and Western Union branches are at banks. But best rates can be found at the local currency exchange centers.Naiman Sharga International Co.,Ltd
Chingeltei district, Peace and Friendship Palace
Altai Bayan Bogd NBFI
Chingeltei district, Bayanbogd Plaza
Tel: 99197085, 322019
Hotula, a new hotel is open in Terelj
“Hotula” tourist camp is situated 50 km from Ulaanbaatar city in the territory of Gorkhi Terelj National Park. The camp was named by the name Hotula hero, a legendary Mongolian king.
A comfortable , modern and welcoming hotel of European standard /rooms with bathroom and shower ( 4 seasons)/
• Luxury room 90.000
• Standard room 70.000
• Single room 60.000
• Family room ( 4 seasons)- 1 room 150.000 /bathroom with jacuzzi/ Readmore…
Genghis Khan was one of the richest man in history
For the year 2008, in most wealthy historical figures list Genghis Khan is the richest one with 713 billions of dollars (adjusted for 2007 US dollars and GDP of Mongolia). As the main source of income it is written as Mongolian Empire. The list is based on the research by Forbes magazine in 2007 and other sources of information.
Mongolian Script
One of the main reforms of Genghis Khan was the creation of Mongol Script. This script was based on the Uigur script and was made the official script of the State. In 1204, after defeating Naiman aimag and capturing its minister and scholar Tatatunga, Genghis asked him to teach his sons to write Mongol words in Uigur script.
One of the main reforms of Genghis Khan was the creation of Mongol Script. This script was based on the Uigur script and was made the official script of the State. In 1204, after defeating Naiman aimag and capturing its minister and scholar Tatatunga, Genghis asked him to teach his sons to write Mongol words in Uigur script.
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…
Mongolia Essentials
Coming to Mongolia can be a big challenge. Knowing what to bring, how to get there, where to stay and how to get around is important if you want to make to most of your journey. This section is dedicated to getting you all the essential information you need in order to have a great, safe trip.
Taxi & Buses in Mongolia
Taxis are usually the fastest and preferred method of transportation around the city. Taxis also refer to Jeeps and micro buses that can be used to travel around Mongolia. City taxis come in two flavors; metered and un-metered. Metered taxis are generally yellow and look more professional, they all have working meters so that foreigners know how much to pay. Unmetered taxis usually just look like regular cars but can be slightly cheaper than metered cabs.
Taxis are usually the fastest and preferred method of transportation around the city. Taxis also refer to Jeeps and micro buses that can be used to travel around Mongolia. City taxis come in two flavors; metered and un-metered. Metered taxis are generally yellow and look more professional, they all have working meters so that foreigners know how much to pay. Unmetered taxis usually just look like regular cars but can be slightly cheaper than metered cabs.
Tsagaan Sar - Mongolian Lunar New Year
Tsagaan Sar is the Mongolian lunar New Year’s festival. It is often celebrated around the same time as the Chinese New Year. However, Mongolians generally deny any Chinese origin or influence, so the celebration is sometimes referred to as the Mongolian New Year or Asian New Year when translated into English.
The White Moon holiday is celebrated two months after the first new moon following the winter solstice. In 2008, White Moon falls on Feb. 8th. After Naadam, Tsagaan Sar is the second-most important Mongolian holiday. Around the New Year people greet each other by saying “Amar mend uu”, a very formal greeting which one says to one’s elders. Mongolians also visit friends and family on this day and exchange gifts. Readmore…
Foreign Embassies in Ulaanbaatar
United States
Postal Address: Central Post Office Box 1021
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 09.00-13.00/ 14.00-18.00
Consular Section: Mon, Wed, Fri 09.00-11.00
Phone: 976-11-329095, Fax: 976-11-320776
Republic of Korea
Olympic street 10 Sukhbaatar District
Working Hours: Mon-Fri & 09.00-12.30/ 14.00-18.00
Consular Section: Mon, Wed, Thu 10.00-12.30
Phone: 976-11-321548, 310153, Fax: 976-11-311157
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