museum
Choijin Lama Temple Museum
A 1908 temple complex stranded among glass towers in central Ulaanbaatar, preserved as a museum of masks, thangkas and papier-mache tsam dance figures.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Ulan Bator
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia · Asia
About Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Dzuunmod, 42km from Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
Ulan Bator is a city located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. With a population of 844,818, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Ulan Bator sits in Mongolia. It's in the Asia/Ulaanbaatar time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ulan Bator to your route.
About Ulan Bator
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolian: Улаанбаатар өртөө) is the main railway station of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
The station is the center of regional and international traffic in Mongolia, and is the largest station in the country. The Trans-Mongolian Railway passes through the station. There is a direct railwayRead more
connection with Russia, a train runs on the Irkutsk-Ulaanbaatar route.
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Ulan Bator is located in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Asia. The coordinates are 47.9077 latitude, 106.8832 longitude.
What is the population of Ulan Bator?
Ulan Bator has a population of approximately 844,818 people, making it a city in Mongolia.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 844,818
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Mongolia
- Region
- Ulaanbaatar
- Timezone
- Asia/Ulaanbaatar
- Coordinates
- 47.9077, 106.8832
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Worth the detour from Ulan Bator
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
A vast alpine park near Ulaanbaatar with granite rock formations, nomadic ger camps, and the giant Genghis Khan statue.
42 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue
Gleaming 40-metre stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan on horseback on the Mongolian steppe east of Ulaanbaatar.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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