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Aishuakh
Bayan-Ulgii
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3 days
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I am 20 years old medical student studying in Hungary. I love traveling and meeting new people.
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Chmgsrn
Ulaanbaatar
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7 days
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Hey, I'm Chmgsrn and I'm interested in food & cuisine, nature, photography and live music
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Jacque
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I am a traveler , an animal lover, between extrovert and introvert, a language enthusiast, a polyglot.
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Aishuakh
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I am 20 years old medical student studying in Hungary. I love traveling and meeting new people.
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Is Mongolia worth visiting?
Based on 3 experiences
Mongolia, Solo travel
Ulaanbaatar is great. Use common sense at night and stay where there are people. Seoul Street has lots of nightlife and karaoke. Naraantuul, an open-air market, is the best place to shop, but be reasonable. I've never personally been robbed there, but I've heard stories, especially when it's crowded. It's best to keep money in a zipped pocket and hold your shopping in a shopping bag. If I know I'm going to buy something big, I take a backpack with me and wear it on the front. If you really want to experience Mongolia, you have to go to the countryside. Terelj is probably the most tourist-friendly, but I recommend Aglag Buteelin Hiid, a meditation center founded by a monk-artist. It's an easy day trip from the city and off the beaten path for non-Mongols (you'll definitely want a driver who also translates). A walk on the trail took us about an hour and a half, and the ride itself is beautiful. Expect a tough week. It takes me 2 full days of travel to get here from the States. If you can make it to the Gobi, go. It's a night train journey... there are certainly attractions closer to Ulaanbaatar that will fill a few days for you. The only thing I really dislike here is the air pollution in winter.
Posted: November 2, 2022Mongolia, Solo travel
Ulaanbaatar is not safe after dusk. Stay vigilant. I've traveled to 50+ countries and Ulaanbaatar is probably the place where I felt the most unsafe. Hotels and hostels have signs making sure you are inside before nightfall. Don't let this discourage you though. During the day it's fine. I wouldn't spend much time in the city. When I was there, I took a 4-day, 3-night mini-tour around Gobi. Absolutely beautiful. You get the opportunity to stay in a yurt in the national park, see a bit of the desert and explore. All hotels and other places offer tours. One of the best experiences within all my travels.
Posted: September 7, 2022Hospitality Exchange in Mongolia
