Since Mongolia is a landlocked country between Russia and China, if you want to go to Mongolia you will most likely take a plane unless you live in Russia or China or passing through these countries. There are several airlines that conduct a direct flight to Mongolia such as Korean airline, Turkish Airlines, and Air China. However, when it comes to Japan to Mongolia there are only 2 options ongolian International Air Transport (MIAT) and Aero Mongolia that conducts a direct flight from Narita Intl. Airport (NRT) to Chinggis Khaan Intl. Airport (ULN).
What do Mongolians really ride?
Have you ever wondered what Mongolians really ride in day-to-day life? Is it just horses that they used to ride for thousands of years or just a Toyota Prius same as the rest of the world? After your arrival in Mongolia, you will realize that Mongolians do ride both. In Ulaanbaatar the capital city of Mongolia, wherever you go you’ll see a lot of Toyota Priuses due to their low fuel usage. On the other hand, when you are out of Ulaanbaatar you will see a herd of horses roaming everywhere.
Transportation in Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia does not have metro lines that are connected throughout the country, so the best way to explore the country, as well as Ulaanbaatar, would be 4×4 four vehicles. Excluding the heavy traffic in Ulaanbaatar during the rush hours, you can enjoy the city tour by car.
The cheapest way to explore Ulaanbaatar would be by bus, you can buy a bus card near almost every bus stop and you have to charge the card. A single bus ride will cost 500MNT about 20 JPY regardless of how far you go. On the other hand, a taxi will charge 2000MNT or 80 JPY per km.
The easiest way to explore Ulaanbaatar would be just a walk or rent a bicycle since the city is not very big it would not be a hassle. In case you want to rent a bicycle, we do offer free bicycle rent.
How to explore rural Mongolia?
Since you’re making plans to travel to Mongolia, now you must be wondering if it’s better to self-organize everything or go with a tour operator who can speak your language at least.
Organizing and traveling on your own means you’ll be fully responsible for securing your own accommodations and transportation and of course communication as well. Also, you will need to navigate yourself around to look for food and drink. Plus, the language barrier may become a problem. While traveling you will need to rely solely on what you have researched about Mongolia to get you from one side to the next while looking for internet and travel apps you can enjoy yourself in Ulaanbaatar and more urban places, but once you leave the city there is only vast land without any electricity or internet connection. So, that’s where the problems would start.
But, if you choose to travel with a local tour operator company, here is what you can expect from your trip.
