Asia

MongoliaTravel Tips

Everything you need to know before you go.

Vibe
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๐ŸŽSteppes
๐Ÿฆ…Falconry
๐ŸŽถOvertone Singing
๐ŸซCamels
๐ŸŒŒStargazing

Peak Season

JUNE - AUGUST

Best Experience
Feels LikeSummer
Temperature10 โ€” 25ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Shoulder Season

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER

Budget Friendly
Feels LikeAutumn
Temperature-2 โ€” 15ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

Off Season

NOVEMBER - APRIL

Avoid
Feels LikeWinter
Temperature-30 โ€” -10ยฐC

Local patterns vary by region.

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Chat

Facebook Messenger

App
The most popular messaging app for businesses and locals.
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Money

QPay

App
Widely used QR payment system, but requires a local bank account.
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Utility

Google Maps

App
Essential for navigation.

Google Translate

App
Crucial for translation as English is not widely spoken.
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Delivery

Tok-Tok

App
Popular food and grocery delivery service.
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Transport

UBCab

App
Primary taxi hailing app in Ulaanbaatar.
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Travel Cards

U-Money

Card
Stored-value card for public buses in Ulaanbaatar.
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THE DAILY TARGET

3 Premium Meals + Coffee$15.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$60.00
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TIPPING GUIDE

No specific tipping customs recorded.

"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."

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LOCAL TRANSPORT

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UBCab

Single Trip
$2 โ€” 5
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Public Bus

Single Trip
$0.2 โ€” 0.5

"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."

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Talk Basics

EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy

EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink

EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety

EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
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Polite Refusal

EnglishPronunciation
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Utility

EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist1155
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Medical / Ambulance1669