Mongolia is a relatively safe country to travel to, so leave your fear. This is a country you can travel around without worrying about your safety or security. The Mongolians are very tolerant, kind, and little inclined towards violence.
However, since drinking is a major problem in Mongolia, when it comes to encounters with people under the influence of alcohol this may not necessarily be the case.
Mongolian crime is mostly non-violent, but be careful of pickpockets when visiting crowded places such as markets and busy streets, since petty crime is common in Ulaanbaatar. Most of the time, mobile phones and cameras are especially targeted, so be careful.
If you happen to be a victim of such petty crime make sure to report it to the police by calling 102. Even if they can’t find your lost belongings they can make a letter for insurance.
A woman travelling alone has nothing to fear with respect to personal safety in Mongolia. And there’s no need to be at all reluctant when a Mongolian person invites you into their home.
What you really have to be most careful about is not getting lost when travelling the countryside. In Mongolia, the roads are virtually non-existent, and the chances of you getting lost is relatively high. Global Positioning Systems (GPS) do not always function reliably and there are areas of the country without mobile phone service. The best idea is to carefully plan your trip with someone who knows the best about Mongolian roads or hire a professional tour driver, so you don’t end up facing unexpected problems.
First aid kit and supply of prescription medicines are recommended to bring on the trip since traveling in Mongolia means you will be away from civilization for a long time.
Despite all this, Mongolia is one of those rare countries where there’s little reason to be suspicious of other people and where you can travel around with considerable peace of mind.
