No Mongolians do not use chopsticks for eating, whereas most of East Asian cultures use chopsticks. We mainly eat with forks during our day to day lives. However, if we are eating traditional foods such as Buuz, khuushuur, chanasan makh, etc we eat with our hands. The only occasion where Mongolians will use chopsticks to […]
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Should You Travel By Yourself In Ulaanbaatar
So you may have already packed your bags and made your reservation for your hotel for your stay in Mongolia, but should you travel here alone and by yourself? is it safe for people to travel by themselves and would you be able to get around the City without knowing the language? Or hire a […]
Partaking in Private Tours
If you are planning on a tour Ulaanbaatar city, you should reach out to us to make your travel plans. Not only are we flexible, but we offer VIP service. You don’t have to trudge along and go on a schedule, take your time and see the places you would like to see. Since you will […]
Is Ulaanbaatar Worth The Visit?
Contemplating whether you should come visit Ulaanbaatar and Mongolia? Long story short, you should not come to Mongolia jus to visit Ulaanbaatar, because honestly there is not much to see besides a few hotspots and shopping around a few malls. If you are already here, try our Ulaanbaatar city tours What you really should be coming […]
Is Ulaanbaatar Dangerous?
A bit afraid of heading out in the dark by yourself? It can be if you don’t know your surroundings and if you are not really bright. The city centre is safe and usually most places are safe, however there are a few places you should avoid. I would suggest you to get a guide in […]
How Many Days Should You Spend in Ulaanbaatar?
So you are thinking of booking your tickets to Mongolia, but not exactly sure how many days you should spend in Ulaanbaatar? 4 days is more than enough to see the hotspots, landmarks, go shopping, and experience the Ulaanbaatar city life. If you are planning on visiting a few places nearby the city, then you […]
How Cold is Ulaanbaatar During the Winter?
Are you planning on taking a trip to Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar during the winter? Perhaps even considering a city tour in Ulaanbaatar? Let me just ask you, ARE YOU CRAZY? The winter is really cold and smoggy in Ulaanbaatar. Unless you have important business or something urgent you need to attend to, I do not recommend you […]
Advantages of Hiring A Guide
are you still hesitant about hiring your personal guide for your Ulaanbaatar tour? you might be wondering whether the money is well spent so if you could save that and use it for something else. well to make your decision process easier he or some advantages that you will have when you hire your very own […]
How Authentic is Mongolian Grill
If you are not aware of what Mongolian Grill is, in short, it’s a big round cooking “pan” where 3 or more chefs grill your food right on the spot as you watch. However, I am sure you are well aware of that and have probably been to Mongolian grill restaurants such as BDs. But, […]
Morin Khuur – The Mongolian Horse Fiddle
The Morin Khuur or the horse fiddle, is the national instrument of Mongolia. Although it’s not widely used in Modern Mongolian Music you will find them mainly used in country and traditional style of Mongolian music. There are 2 versions of the Morin Khuur. One is for decoration and the other is for actual playing. […]