[2025 Ulaanbaatar Attraction] Travel Guide for Hustai National Park (Updated Nov)

Hustai National Park is a stunning national park in Mongolia. It has breathtaking landscapes and grasslands and is home to the endangered Przewalski's horses. Getting There - Recommend joining a tour or hiring a driver/guide as the park is way too big and you need the expert navigation skills of locals. Highlights - Firstly, admire the vast grasslands and see the eagles soaring in the perfectly blue sky. You will get to experience the pristine wilderness. Next, the most fun part was driving around trying to spot the endangered Przewalski's horses. But our best attempt was to see them from a distant through binoculars. Also, you will get to see some other wildlife like marmots and vultures in the reserve. Accomodation - You cannot camp within the national park as it is a protected area. But there is a big ger camp at the park entrance. Food - Recommend to bring your own food for a picnic and camping as food is not as easily accessible here. #grassland #100waysoftravel #travellerswonderland #mongolia #photolocation

Ulaanbaatar ✨ Gobi Desert 🏜️ Terelj National Park 🏞️ Day 1-2: Explore the capital city of Ulaanbaatar! 🏙️ • Wander Sukhbaatar Square and the grand Mongolian Parliament 🏛️ • Visit the magnificent Gandan Khiid Monastery 🕌 • Dive into history at the National History Museum 🏛️ • Shop 'til you drop at the lively black market 🛒 Day 3-5: Venture into the Gobi Desert 🏜️ • Witness the stunning Khongoryn Els sand dunes 🏜️ • Discover dinosaur fossils at the Flaming Cliffs 🦖 • Ride a Bactrian camel at a local farm 🐫 • Hike to the breathtaking Vulture Valley viewpoint 🏞️ Day 6-8: Experience nomadic life in Terelj National Park 🏕️ • Stay in a traditional Mongolian ger camp 🏕️ • Hike to Turtle Rock and Praying Lama Rock 🗻 • Explore the serene Gorkhi-Terelj Monastery 🕌 Day 9-10: Back to Ulaanbaatar for final adventures 🏙️ • Shop for cashmere, leather goods, and handicrafts 🛒 • Attend a captivating Mongolian folk performance 🎭 • Spot the elusive Przewalski's horse in Khustai National Park 🐴 Must-See Attractions: 🕌 Gandan Khiid Monastery 🏜️ Flaming Cliffs 🏜️ Khongoryn Els sand dunes 🏞️ Terelj National Park 🐴 Khustai National Park 🛒 Ulaanbaatar's vibrant markets Transportation: 🚗 Private cars and minivans 🚌 Public buses within Ulaanbaatar 🚕 Taxis for shorter city trips Photo Spots: 🗻 Turtle Rock and Praying Lama Rock 🏜️ Vast Gobi Desert landscapes 🕌 Gandan Khiid Monastery 🏛️ Sukhbaatar Square Local Cuisine: 🥟 Buuz (steamed dumplings) 🥖 Khuushuur (fried meat pastries) 🥛 Airag (fermented horse milk) 🍜 Tsagaan tsuivan (mutton noodles) 🐿️ Boodog (roasted marmot) Accommodation: 🏕️ Traditional Mongolian ger camps 🏨 Hotels in Ulaanbaatar 🌳 Eco-lodges and guesthouses Tips: ❄️ Pack warm layers for unpredictable weather 💵 Bring cash in Mongolian tugrik 🙏 Be respectful when visiting monasteries and nomadic families 💧 Stay hydrated in the dry climate 🧭 Consider booking a multi-day tour #Mongolia #TravelAdventure #Nomads #NaturalWonders #CulturalExperience

#falladventures #poolhotel #travel A beautiful national park with greenery and mountains and valleys. This national park is famous for its wild horses, which are located there, and live day and night, as well as any season (even in winter) in the great outdoors. We entered the national park the evening after our arrival, as well as the morning after, and saw a lot of horses. Great little National Park, about a one hour drive from Ulaanbaatar. Nice reception area and gift shop. The food at the restsurant is very good, and the information video they show you is well done. The viewing of Wild Horses is amazing !! We counted 101 of the 320 total in the herd. Lots of red deer, and huge birds soaring about. Beautiful scenery.

🗓 Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar – Explore the Capital 🌄 Morning: • Arrive in Ulaanbaatar (UB), check into your hotel (e.g., Shangri-La Hotel if you are looking for the best, Olympic St 19, 1st khoroo). 🏙 Afternoon: • Sukhbaatar Square (now Genghis Khan Square) – Central gathering place. • Chinggis Khan National Museum of Mongolia (Address: Juulchin St 1) – Learn about Mongolia’s history. 🌃 Evening: • Dinner at Modern Nomads (Address: Peace Ave 76) for traditional Mongolian cuisine. 🗓 Day 2: Day Trip to Terelj National Park & Genghis Khan Statue 🌄 Morning: • Drive to Terelj National Park (~1.5 hours from UB). • Visit the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue (Address: Tsonjin Boldog, Nalaikh) – The world’s tallest horse statue. 🏙 Afternoon: • Hike to Aryabal Meditation Temple (Terelj Park). • Visit a nomadic family for a cultural experience. 🌃 Evening: Return to Ulaanbaatar. 🗓 Day 3: Fly to Ölgii → Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd Base Camp 🌄 Morning: • Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Ölgii (Bayann-Ölgii Province, ~3-hour flight). • Meet your guide/4x4 driver in Ölgii (largest Kazakh-majority city in Mongolia). ⛰️ Afternoon: • 5–6 hour off-road drive to Tavan Bogd National Park (scenic route via Tsengel village). • Arrive at base camp ger camp (near Tavan Bogd Mountains). 🌠 Evening: • Briefing on the next day’s trek. • Traditional Kazakh dinner (since the region is Kazakh-influenced). 🗓 Day 4: Trek to Potanin Glacier & Malchin Peak Base 🌄 Morning: • Horse or yak trek (3–4 hours) to Potanin Glacier (largest glacier in Mongolia). • Stop at Hoton Lake for breathtaking views. ⛰️ Afternoon: • Continue to Malchin Peak base camp (3,650m, non-technical climb). • Set up tents or stay in a high-altitude ger camp (if available). 🌠 Evening: • Rest acclimatize, and enjoy a hot meal prepared by guides. 🗓 Day 5: Return to Ölgii → Fly Back to Ulaanbaatar 🌄 Morning: • Drive back to Ölgii (5–6 hours), stopping at Kazakh herder families en route. • Visit Ölgii Market (if time allows) for Kazakh handicrafts. 🏙 Afternoon: • Flight back to Ulaanbaatar (typically departs early afternoon). 🌃 Evening: • Arrive in UB, transfer to hotel (e.g., Blue Sky Hotel, Peace Ave 17). • Relax or optional night view from Zaisan Tolgoi. 🗓 Day 6: Hustai National Park – Wild Takhi & Steppe Adventure Why? The takhi (Przewalski’s horse) is the last truly wild horse species reintroduced to Mongolia after near-extinction. Hustai offers easy access from UB with stunning landscapes. 🌄 Morning: • Drive to Hustai National Park (~2.5 hours west of Ulaanbaatar). • Stop at the Hustai Visitor Center (Address: Hustai National Park, Töv Province) to learn about takhi conservation. 🌞Midday: • Guided Jeep or Horseback Safari to spot wild takhi herds (best seen at dawn/dusk, but daytime sightings are common). • Hike to Khuis Mandal Mountain for panoramic views of the steppe. 🌞Afternoon: **Picnic lunch (keep an eye out for marmots and deer). 🌠Evening:** Return to Ulaanbaatar (~2.5-hour drive). **Dinner at your hotel Key Notes: ✔ Best Time to See Takhi: Early morning or late afternoon (they avoid midday heat). ✔ Tour Option: Book through Hustai National Park’s eco-tourism office (or a UB-based tour operator). ✔ Alternative: If you prefer staying overnight, Hustai Ger Camp offers sunset/sunrise wildlife viewing. Day 7: Walk around the UB before you catch your flight home

#0yentripnovember If you're looking to buy souvenirs, this is the place to go. Food (1st floor), high-quality cashmere (2nd floor), Erdenet carpets (4th floor), various Mongolian souvenirs, traditional clothing and books (6th floor) All types of credit cards accepted There are sometimes a lot of pickpockets on the roads around the department store. I've had my bag stolen by a pickpocket dressed like an assassin who followed me from behind. Address Peace Avenue 42, Ulaanbaatar (Ulan-Bator), Mongolia

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