Mongolia Travel Tips

23 countries and territories' tourists are endowed with visa-free travel to this country. Tourists from Belarus, Brazil, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao Serbia, Ukraine and United States can stay in Mongolia without a visa for 90 days; Canada, Cuba, Germany, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Turkey, Thailand no more than 30 days; Philippines no more than 21 days; and Hong Kong no more than 14 days. If you are not from the above countries, you should transact your visa in advance.

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1. Consumption level: If you travel with a tour group, the budget is about $100 per day. If you travel by yourself and live in a moderate hotel, your budget can be reduced to $80 per day. If you travel by charter vehicles with someone else and you are camped out in tents, you can reduce your daily budget to $25-40 a day. In Ulaanbaatar, regular accommodation plus a day's meals may cost $10-20.

2. Currency Exchange: The local currency is Tugrik. 1$≈2,400T. There are lots of banks and exchange outlets in Ulaanbaatar, so you can exchange money conveniently.

3. ATMs: ATMs are mainly located in the outlets of Khan Bank, Golomt Bank, Trade and Development Bank, Saving Bank, Capital Bank and Ulaanbaatar City Bank, department stores, and hotels.

4. Credit cards: They are widely accepted in Mongolia, but you should pay attention to the safety of using cards to prevent fraudulent use.

5. Tips: Tipping is not popular in Mongolia, but visitors can give tips to hotel attendants and porters to show appreciation for their excellent service.

 See more about Currency in Mongolia - Money Exchange for Travelling in Mongolia
 

The dietary culture in Mongolia was influenced by Russia. Before you enter a restaurant, you need to take off your coat to show courtesy. You can't make a racket when eating. The dishes of Mongolia are mostly westernized.

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Mongolian Supermarket

Shopping

1. State Department Store, which has the best goods in Ulaanbaatar.

2. Narantuul Open Air Market: It is said to be one of the largest open-air markets in Asia. Goods from insole to furniture, from the second-hand pots and pans to a new fine carpet, from Chinese handkerchiefs to vases imported from Russia, have all that is necessary. There are also special dining areas, many small restaurants, and a wide variety of dairy products (yogurt, cheese, etc.), fruits and vegetables.

 See more about 8 Best Mongolia Souvenirs
 

1. Tsagaan Sar, also known as the White Moon Festival, is the Lunar New Year for Mongolians, which is the largest Mongolian festival in one year.

2. July 11th is the National Day. Since 1922, Mongolia has regularly held a national Naadam Fair on July 11th every year, which has become the main part of the National Day activities.

 See also: 5 Best Traditional Mongolia Festivals
 

1. It's a taboo to touch children's head.

2. Mongolians love horses, so they seldom eat horse meat.

 See also: Mongolian Traditions
 

Buy Mongolian Phone Card

Civil voltage is 220V, but most Mongolia sockets are European standard double round hole type. If necessary, you can prepare a plug converter in advance.
 

Computer is very popular in this country. The network coverage rate is relatively high, and the net cost is cheap.
 

Gmobile is the most affordable, which costs 30 MNT per minute.
 Medical aid: 103
 Fire: 101
 Police: 102
 Flight inquiries: 1800-1980
 Train enquiry number: 24194
 Customs advisory Tel: 1800-1281

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