What sets this Ulaanbaatar walking tour apart is its genuine dive into everyday life far beyond the usual tourist spots. Instead of sticking to city highlights, you wander through a quiet northern ger district where locals live against a stunning natural backdrop.
It’s not just sightseeing—it’s hands-on. Cooking traditional huushuur (Mongolia's beloved flat-fried dumpling) inside a Mongolian ger, playing ancient games, and joining eco-friendly activities create a deeply immersive experience.
The blend of culture, nature, and food, combined with small groups and an expert local guide, makes this day trip feel personal and authentic—offering a side of Mongolia most visitors never get to see.
10:00 AM – Meet at Chinggis Square
Meet your guide in central Ulaanbaatar and begin your leisurely 5 km walk through the northern ger districts. Learn about the city’s history, daily life, and traditions, with photo stops along the way.
12:00 PM – Arrive at Uuliin Nuur (Hilltop Lake)
Enjoy panoramic views over the capital. Step inside a cozy ger for your huushuur cooking class, then enjoy your handmade lunch. Try optional boating, play shagai, and join eco-friendly activities alongside locals.
2:30 PM – Walk Back
Return on a relaxed 5 km walk with more photo opportunities and insights from your guide.
4:00 PM – Tour Ends at Chinggis Square
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Price: USD 58 per person
This experience is available daily until 31 October 2025.
Book today and take advantage of 20% discounted rate of $46.40 per person until August 21, 2025.
Uuliin Nuur is more than a picturesque park; it is a living, breathing part of Ulaanbaatar’s evolving story. Here, traditions are honored and new memories are made. Whether you seek adventure, peace, or the simple joy of being outdoors, Hilltop Lake Park offers a refuge—a place to slow down and reconnect with what matters.
Central to Mongolian culture and identity is the ger, a traditional dwelling - elegant in its simplicity and ingenious design. Beyond the rolling grasslands and amidst the urban sprawl of Ulaanbaatar, the ger continues to shape daily life - most visibly in the city's ger districts. These districts pulse with stories of resilience, adaptation, and deep-rooted heritage.
Golden and crescent-shaped, Mongolian Huushuur is a beloved traditional pastry filled with juicy seasoned meat—often mutton or beef—wrapped in tender dough and fried to perfection. Whether shared at bustling festivals or savored at home, Huushuur embodies warmth, hospitality, and a timeless connection to Mongolian culture.
For centuries, Mongolians have cherished shagai, ankle bones from the livestock. Its roots stretch back to the earliest days of the nomads, who traveled the endless grasslands with their herds. In a landscape where resources were precious and creativity flourished, the humble ankle bone became the foundation for games, divination, and even social rituals.
The Hudag water stations serve as essential lifelines for thousands of families in Ulaanbaatar’s vibrant ger districts. These stations foster community, resilience, and hope—providing clean, accessible water where household pipes are a rarity. Each Hudag is a beacon of daily routine and shared connection, sustaining life and nurturing the spirit of the city’s traditional neighborhoods.
Step into the hidden corners of Ulaanbaatar with Ider Batbayar, your trip leader whose passion for genuine Mongolian culture transforms a simple walking tour into an unforgettable experience. Ider isn’t just a guide—he’s a lifelong local with deep roots in the city’s northern ger districts, eager to share stories and traditions that rarely reach the tourist trail.