City: Ulaanbaatar
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Located in the northern part of the country, high above sea level, Ulan Bator is the coldest capital city in the world. The cultural and business center of Mongolia, and a hub connecting the Trans-Siberian Railway with the Chinese rail system, Ulan Bator has become a thriving urban center in one of the most remote locations in the world. Visit the Tibetan-style Gandan Monastery, one of the few buildings in Ulan Bator to predate WWII and one of the few monasteries to survive the Soviet purge.
Restaurants in Ulaanbaatar
1. Mary & Martha Mongolia
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
Fair & Ethicalr - supporting about 150 Mongolian & ethnic Kazakh artisans from all over Mongolia. From the most simple product to the most high end QUALITY is key. Artisans and Mary & Martha make a sustainable living and customers buy quality, useful products at reasonable prices. We are the only shop that buys all its products before we sell because we want to be fair to artisans and we believe in the products - all other shops pay artisans if their products sell. New branch in Orgil at the Terelj turn on the Nalaikh highway.
Reviewed By limweichi - Melbourne, Australia
There are quality, fairly-priced souvenirs both large and small, all skilfully handcrafted by local artisans, so by purchasing their goods, you are really helping to support and empower the local community. I left with a stunningly elegant bag made by a Kazakh artisan and a gorgeously colourful zip pouch upcycled from decorative wall hangings. I also had the most wonderful conversation with the founder/owner Irene and learned a lot from her, and found the rest of the staff all very beautiful and kind. My visit to Mary & Martha truly left a smile on my face, and I could not recommend them highly enough.
2. LHAMOUR
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. Mongolian Quilting Centre
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Sells handmade quilts produced by low-income families. The money earned here goes to the New Life NGO, which directly supports the women who produce the quilts.
4. Bestgift
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Please visit our gift and souvenir shop. Phone 77118228
5. BioAmidral Store
6. Tsagaan Alt Wool Shop
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
7. Evseg
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Pegasus
9. Gobi
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4.0 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Global768312 - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
I visited other shops including the main Gobi store downtown. Cashmere is expensive, face it and get over it. However, the outlet store is cheaper. I had the good luck to make it to the annual Black Friday sale in November. It goes on the whole month. Everything was at least 20% off up to 70% off. Scarves were down from $40 (American) to $18. I decided that instead of a lap blanket I would get a shawl instead. Then I could use it on my legs in winter, or as a shawl in the warmer seasons. I bought three scarves, a shawl, and a cardigan sweater for half what I would have paid normally. The outlet store is normally cheaper year round anyway. If you are looking to buy Cashmere products when you visit, try here first. It is a huge store and has everything, coats sweaters, accessories such as hats and gloves, etc.
10. Naran Tuul Market
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4.0 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By geelongexpat - Chatan-cho, Japan
This is an expansive outdoor market known to the locals as the black market. It is perfect if you haven’t quite got all your gear together for a cold Mongolian winter. There are traditional Mongolian clothes here as well. A four storey mall also has things to buy and a food court if you need to get out of the cold.
