There are a number of nasty diseases you can read about before coming, here non of which you will catch, unless you are very unlucky. The bubonic plague, which is obviously serious if you catch it, is almost unheard of, no cases of Malaria or yellow fever have been reported this year and rabies which is potentially the only decease you may catch is only known in the deepest darkest depths of the countryside.

We understand the value of health and physical fitness in each person’s life; therefore, we endeavor to enhance the quality of life through our fully equipped facilities, programs and instructions we offer at our center, “Orchlon” Health Club. 

There’s only one professional Optician in town, namely a Welshman named Richard. He offers a highly professional service and is also involved in some charity projects helping children and the elderly with their glasses and eye tests.

There are a number of massage parlors around UB most of which are all above board with no funny business. UB Massage is on Seoul Street and offers a relatively good service. A full body massage for 1 hour costs 15,000 Tugrug and is a worth while indulgence.

The level of Mongolian medical services provided in Mongolia is NOT up to western standarts. Unlike many other foriegn capitals, there is no clinic that caters to foriegners or that provides a western standart of care. Access to any medical care is difficult at best.

How does one dress for -30C weather. Very warmly is the answer and thankfully you can purchase all you need in Mongolia. There are people who laugh in the face of trying to look 'down with the locals' by wearing traditional Mongolian clothes as everyday wear.

There are three swimming pools in UB, the best of them is situated on the opposite side of the river in front of the Sky supermarket and the Chinggis Hotel. It can be easily distinguised by the blue glass dome on the roof of the building. The pool costs around 3,000 tugrug per session and is a popular place to hangout at weekends.

Having said that there are a number of gymnasiums and athletic associations sprouting up in and around the city. Like almost anything else in UB availability effects the quality of the Gymnasiums, so the good ones tend to be a little expensive as far as membership is concerned and are mostly used as hangouts for all the corporate goons!