At about 4,400 feet above sea level, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is the coldest capital in the world. In the spirit of its nomadic people, the city has relocated 28 times. Almost half of the country's population live in Ulaanbaatar.
Above 2 photos, Genghis Khan Square, downtown Ulaanbaatar.
That's the iconic Blue Sky Hotel, towering behind (and to the left of) Choijiin Lama Temple. Some Mongolians say it resembles a huge knife poised to slice down into Genghis Khan Square. We're fortunate to have a south-facing room (ie, at the knifepoint) overlooking the square.
After traveling out in the rural provinces, many tourists relish the urban comforts of Ulaanbaatar. For such a small city, there are a surprising number of excellent vegan, vegetarian, and Indian restaurants.
One of my favorite places in Ulaanbaatar --up on a hilltop overlooking the city is the Gandan Khiid Buddhist Monastery.
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