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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ulaanbaatar

9 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Updated February 24, 2023

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Genghis Khan Statue Complex

Enormous statue of the Emperor of the Mongols.

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The Zaisan Memorial

A huge communist-era propaganda monument and mural that offers stunning views of the Mongolian capital.

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International Intellectual and Puzzle Museum

An institution dedicated to curiosity, logic, riddles, and Mongolia's long history of puzzles.

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Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

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Mongolian Military Museum

Thousands of artifacts tell Mongolia's military history, from the Bronze Age to the present.

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Centre of Shaman Eternal Heavenly Sophistication

A nondescript dirt lot hides an intriguing center of shamanic healing.

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Beatles Monument

A beloved tribute to the Fab Four and the freedoms they inspired.

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Mongolian Railway History Museum

A collection of old steam and diesel locomotives sitting in a fenced-off garden.
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