A standard Mongolia trip sees museums and squares in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, then adds a day or a night at Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, about 60 km east.
Public buses run 24 hours from Chinggis Khaan International Airport to the city.
Local emergency numbers are police 102, fire 101 and ambulance 103. Information on this page was checked on 4 November 2026.
Visa and entry requirements for Mongolia
Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.
Whether you need a visa depends on your nationality; check with a Mongolian embassy or official immigration source before you travel. Activities that do not match your purpose of entry can lead to deportation.
- Public transportation service (Chinggis Khaan International Airport)
- Police / fire / ambulance: 102 / 101 / 103
- Terelj: About 60 km east, about 1 hour by car
- Airport bus: 24 hours
How is Mongolia divided?
Ulaanbaatar is the capital, home to the Chinggis Khaan National Museum, Sükhbaatar Square and Gandan Monastery. International flights arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), with 24-hour public buses to the city.
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is about 60 km east of Ulaanbaatar; Mongolia's official tourism site puts it about an hour's drive away. Highlights are rock formations, valleys, Turtle Rock, horse riding and ger stays. Two nights in the city plus one in Terelj is comfortable.
| Area | What to do | Getting there |
|---|---|---|
| Ulaanbaatar | Chinggis Khaan National Museum, Sükhbaatar Square | Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) |
| Terelj | Turtle Rock, horse riding, ger stays | About 1 hour by car |
Based on Mongolian government tourism and national park information.
Is there anything I must not take out?
Taking antiques, Buddhist scriptures or dinosaur eggs out of the country can lead to an exit ban if discovered. Don't buy souvenirs that look old unless their origin is certain, and apply the same rule to fossils and old-looking Buddha images. Newly made crafts and clothing with a clear origin are the safer choice.
Who do I contact in an emergency?
Local emergency numbers are police 102, fire 101, ambulance 103 and disaster reporting 105. Save your own country's embassy contacts before you go, in a note you can read offline.
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 102 |
| Fire | 101 |
| Ambulance | 103 |
| Disaster | 105 |
What should I check before I go?
Check the entry rules for your nationality. The Chinggis Khaan National Museum closes on Tuesdays in winter, so see our Ulaanbaatar page for seasonal hours. Check the Terelj entrance conditions at the park entrance.
Pre-departure checklist
- Check entry rules for your nationality
- Don't do anything outside your purpose of entry
- Don't buy antiques or dinosaur eggs
- Check the museum's seasonal closing day
- Save emergency numbers
Which area suits my trip?
- For museums: give the Chinggis Khaan National Museum a day in Ulaanbaatar.
- For nature: add a night at Terelj National Park.
- For a short stay: two nights in Ulaanbaatar plus a Terelj day trip.
FAQ
What are the local emergency numbers?
Police 102, fire 101, ambulance 103, disaster reporting 105.
Can I bring dinosaur eggs or antiques home?
Taking them out can lead to an exit ban if discovered. Don't buy them.
How far is Terelj from Ulaanbaatar?
About 60 km east, about an hour by car.
Is there an airport bus?
Yes, public buses run 24 hours from the airport to the city.
Sources
- Public transportation service · Chinggis Khaan International Airport · accessed 2026-11-04
- About the park · Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Administration · accessed 2026-11-04
- Explore · Go Mongolia (Government of Mongolia) · accessed 2026-11-04
- Mongolia safety information (Korean) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea · accessed 2026-11-04
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.
