Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar ("red hero") from the north
This panorama of Mongolia's capital city (pop. 700,000) shows much of downtown from the north.
Ulaanbaatar Hotel
A statue of Lenin still stands in front of the Ulaanbaatar Hotel, one of Ulaanbaatar's most famous soviet-era hotel.
Zaisan Monument outside Ulaanbaatar
One of the monuments honouring Soviet accomplishments in days gone by. It's still a popular site for visitors because of the good view over UB.
Herder on Chingeltei mountain
Although Ulaanbaatar is big, one is never far from nature. Take one of the city buses to its terminus and start walking (bus 18 for this mountain, 7 for Bogd Khan on the south side). Chingeltei is one of the four holy mountains surrounding Ulaanbaatar, and has enjoyed protection for many centuries.
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