| Asia's White Angel, Ulan Bator is one of the best kept secrets in this part of the world. Being there, in some ways, is like being in 18th century London. Here, you'll find a friendly and hospitable Mongolian populace who loves their capital and takes pride in its rich history. Ulan Bator is your starting point for an exciting mid-summer outdoor vacation in Mongolia. If you're an active traveler, you'll have fun camping, hiking, horseback riding and biking in the verdant pastures, alpine forests and desert. Within the city, the most important sights are the Gandan Khiid, Chojin Monastery, the Natural History Museum, and the Zaisan Tolgoi. After some electrifying days of adventures in the rough terrain, you can enjoy a shopping spree in the capital city, before packing your bags and boarding the home-bound flight. Shop at Peave Avenue and near the Circus and buy traditional attires, boots and hats, bows and arrows, jewelry, leather wall hangings…the list seems endless! Mongolians love milk food, and if you're visiting a local family, it's the first thing that your host will offer you. In the restaurants, you have a plenty of international cuisine to choose from. Check out the night life here. Clubs and discos are open till dawn. Order some clod beer and enjoy the late night shows like stripper or jugglers, or dance the night away! |