Ulaangom Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital of Uvs Province in Mongolia
About Ulaangom
The city is located near the shores of Uvs Lake (Uvs Nuur), and has a population of around 27,000. It has an extreme and harsh climate, with temperatures often dropping as low as -45°C in the winter while rising to as high as +40°C during the summer. It is considered to be the coldest province in the country. While the city does not boast an abundance of tourist attractions, it serves as a good base to explore the north-west corner of Mongolia. Uvs is home to the last two leaders of the Mongolian People's Republic, Yumjaagiin Tsedenbal (1952–1984) and Jambyn Batmönkh (1984–1990). There is a large statue and a whole wing of the local museum dedicated to Tsedenbal. While the area is peaceful today, Uvs resembled the 'Wild West' during the 1990s when cattle raiding between Uvs and the neighbo
Top Attractions in Ulaangom
Explore the best things to see and do in Ulaangom:
- ★Dechinravjaalin Khiid Monastery'
- ★Red Mountain
- ★Uvs Aimag Museum
- ★Uvs Lake
Where to Stay in Ulaangom
- 🏨Achit Nuur Hotel & Restaurant
- 🏨Baylagod Hotel
- 🏨Sarnai Restaurant & Hotel
Ulaangom Travel Guide Sections
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