Overview
Ondorkhaan (also called Chinggis City) is a quiet provincial capital of about 15,000 people in Eastern Mongolia's Hentii province. The city is notable for its unusually high concentration of Genghis Khan statues, even by Mongolian standards, making it a pilgrimage site for those tracing the Great Khan's legacy.
Architecture · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Connectivity
Unitel provides HSPA+/LTE coverage with strong signal (5 bars reported May 2018).
Money
Local currency is Mongolian tugrik (₮). No specific exchange or ATM information provided in article.
Safety
Beware of pickpockets in markets and shopping districts, including child pickpockets. Avoid drunk people.
Shopping
Famous for Buryat boots (60,000₮) and Buryat bread found in local supermarkets and delguurs.
Transport
Ondorkhaan is walkable at 5 km long. Taxis cost 500₮/km, available at West Market stand or flagged from roadside.
Weather
Extreme continental climate: winters reach -29°C, summers reach 27°C. Best visited May-September.
