Snapshot
Mongolia at a glance
- Capital
- Ulaanbaatar
- Population
- 3,504,741
- Area
- 1,564,116 km²
- Calling code
- +976
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Ulaanbaatar. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Mongolian Theatre Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Peace Bridge (Mongolia) is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Choijin Lama Temple is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Museum of Mongolia is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Sükhbaatar Square is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Red Rock Castle is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ulaanbaatar City Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Mongolian Military Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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National Art Gallery of Mongolia is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Central Museum of Dinosaurs of Mongolia is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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National Amusement Park is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Chinggis Khaan National Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Mongolian Railway History Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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29.4 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Ulaanbaatar. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
UBN airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport | UBN | 29.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Mandalgobi Airport | MXW | 245.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bulgan Airport | UGA | 272.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Arvaikheer Airport | AVK | 359.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bayankhongor Airport | BYN | 506.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dalanzadgad Airport | DLZ | 516.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Ulaanbaatar (Sergelen) · ZMCK
11811 × 148 ft
ASPMandalgobi · ZMMG
Not recorded
Not recorded
Bulgan · ZMBN
6234 × Unknown width ft
UNKNot recorded
Arvaikheer · ZMAH
7546 × Unknown width ft
UNKNot recorded
Bayankhongor · ZMBH
9186 × 114 ft
ASPDalanzadgad · ZMDZ
7545 × 164 ft
CONTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Ulaanbaatar. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
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Browse 15 ideas for Ulaanbaatar — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Mongolian Theatre Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Peace Bridge (Mongolia) is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Choijin Lama Temple is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Museum of Mongolia is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Sükhbaatar Square is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Red Rock Castle is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Ulaanbaatar City Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Mongolian Military Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

National Art Gallery of Mongolia is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Central Museum of Dinosaurs of Mongolia is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

National Amusement Park is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.

Chinggis Khaan National Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Mongolian Railway History Museum is one option for your time in Ulaanbaatar. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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