Ulaanbaatar
Founded in 1639 as a nomadic Buddhist monastery complex, Ulaanbaatar is Mongolia's capital and largest city, set in a highland valley ringed by four named mountains and a short drive from the Tuul River. The city holds the distinction of being the world's coldest capital by average annual temperature. A dense café and restaurant scene and a concentration of historic religious buildings in the centre give the city a lively urban core, while the surrounding landscape offers easy access to open country.
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- Population844,818
- Nearest water from center 12 km7.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km8.3 mi
Nearest airports
Ulaanbaatar: quick answers
Where is Ulaanbaatar?
Ulaanbaatar is in Mongolia.
How do you get to Ulaanbaatar?
The nearest airport is Ulaanbaatar (ULN), about 37 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ulaanbaatar?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at -21°C-5°F. The wettest month is August, with about 69 mm2.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ulaanbaatar?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 155 restaurants and 35 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.