Overview
Uliastai is the capital of Zavkhan province and a former provincial capital of the Manchu Empire, offering a rare window into provincial Mongolian life. The town sits at the border of the desert and forest in a valley where the Bogdiin and Chigestai rivers converge, surrounded by the Khangai mountains.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Five hotels in town; budget options include tent camping on river banks. Zavkhan Hotel and Bolorjin Hotel have restaurants.
Connectivity
Internet access likely slow or unreliable. Prepare for limited connectivity in this remote western Mongolia town.
Money
ATMs are likely limited or absent in this remote provincial capital. Carry sufficient cash from larger cities.
Transport
Buses depart daily from Ulaanbaatar Dragon Center at 09:00. Donoi Airport is 25 km away in Aldarkhaan soum with grass runway; taxis available.
Weather
Winter travel difficult due to Khangai mountain passes. Best visited May through September.