Darkhan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of Darkhan-Uul Aimag, Mongolia
About Darkhan
Darkhan is the 3rd largest city in Mongolia with a population of 74,000. The city, which name means "Blacksmith" in Mongolian, was built as a manufacturing base by the Soviets in 1961 on the Trans-Mongolian Railroad. Much of the industrial base collapsed in the early 1990s, and most of its once large Russian population left. Today it is home to a large steel mill, textile industry, and many universities. It has an expansive layout with open steppe and roaming cattle right into the center of the city. The city is divided into a 'new' and 'old' sections separated by some small hills and ger districts spreading out beyond the developed areas. The railroad station, main Buddhist temple, and the black market are in the Old Darkhan, while most of the nicer hotels, restaurants, and shopping cente
Top Attractions in Darkhan
Explore the best things to see and do in Darkhan:
- ★Darkhan 50
- ★Darkhan City Theme Park
- ★Kharagiin monastery
- ★Morin Khuur Monument and Seated Buddha
- ★Museum of Darkhan-Uul
Where to Eat in Darkhan
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴BBQ Chicken
- 🍴Bulgogi Family Restaurant
- 🍴Texas Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴The Empire Restaurant & Pub
- 🍴цагаан хоол
Where to Stay in Darkhan
- 🏨Comfort Hotel
- 🏨Kharaa Hotel
Darkhan Travel Guide Sections
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