Is Ulaanbaatar safe for solo female travelers?

Ulaanbaatar is relatively safe for solo female travelers, though precautions are certainly necessary. Petty theft, such as pickpocketing, is common, especially in crowded places like markets, public transportation, or major tourist attractions, so awareness of your belongings and surroundings is crucial. At night, it's advisable to avoid walking alone, especially in less busy areas. Locals are generally friendly and helpful, but ensure you have arranged safe and reliable transportation. Learning a few phrases in the local language can also be helpful.

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How safe is Ulaanbaatar for female travelers?

How safe is Ulaanbaatar for women?

Local safety index

3.3 /5

Based on 6 local experiences

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 6 local experiences

The center of the city is a very safe place but if you visit the not very modernized places around ulaanbaatar i think it will be a little bit dangerous. Those areas have lot of drunk people and also childrens that are alone and beg money(But not all of them). And the countryside is the safest and most peaceful place in the entire universe.

Posted: August 25, 2025
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Sisikat

Sisikat

Every city has 2 side. Please always keep you safe. No matter safe city are u in never go to rural area alone after dark. Ulaanbaatar is quite chill and safe but as i mentioned there is good and bad. Suburs can be getho. Whatever you go , be smart. Dont go alone after dark, dont go to suburs alone as well.

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Khuslen

Khuslen

It is generally safe as long as you know what you're doing and where you are going. However, some people can be quite physical, especially in public transport. Most Mongolian people tend to be physical in such settings, but don’t worry—they're not as mean as they might seem.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Well there's no gun in Mongolia so armed robbery or terrorist attacks are closer to none. But I believe everywhere in the world there's still such bad people, so regardless you have to be really careful!!

Posted: December 29, 2024
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Purevmaa

Purevmaa

As a local Mongolian who have not lived in country for long, I feel that it’s safe but like anywhere else you got be careful and be aware of your surroundings. Good to find a local people that want to make foreign friends rather than someone who is working as a tour guide. That’s just my opinion. I apply this whenever I travel overseas.

Posted: August 5, 2024
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