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Ulaanbaatar

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

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You can stand on top of the horse's head.

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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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"Simple" six-piece burr puzzles.

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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.

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Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs

An exceptional assortment of fossils recovered from private collections.

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Ovoo.

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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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Reconstruction of a catapult.

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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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Atlas Obscura Trips

Wander Mongolia: Blue Skies and Endless Steppe

Jul 7—Jul 18, 2019

Adventure across the vast Mongolian landscape, riding horseback on the steppe and hiking into the taiga. Spend your nights in ger camps and witness the country's liveliest national festival.

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