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Step inside a real Ulaanbaatar home, cook a Mongolian meal from scratch, and spend a morning living the city the way locals actually do — not as a tourist, but as a guest.
Born in the Gobi Desert, raised in a ger district, your host's life traces the arc of modern Mongolia itself. Every street on this walk carries a piece of that story.
We begin at Chinggis Square, walk through neighborhoods most travelers never find, then slow down at the apartment over Mongolian herbal tea and Shagai — a traditional ankle bone game played by Mongolians for centuries. Together we make Tsuivan from scratch — Mongolia's beloved fried noodle dish — rolling the dough, cutting the noodles, cooking it at the stove. Lunch is shared around the family table.
You'll leave with a recipe card, a full stomach, and a genuine sense of Ulaanbaatar as a lived and evolving city.
Strictly limited to 4 guests.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your host at the base of the Sukhbaatar statue at Chinggis Square (Sükhbaatar Square), central Ulaanbaatar. Your host will be holding a "SEREY TRAVEL" sign and wearing a Serey Travel t-shirt — you won’t miss him. Reachable by bus, taxi or on foot from most central hotels.
The experience concludes at your host's apartment at approximately 2:30–3:00 PM. Guests can walk back to Chinggis Square along the Peace Avenue in about an hour, take a short taxi ride, or walk to the nearby public bus station where several buses run directly to Chinggis Square.
Itinerary
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1Sukhbaatar Square
Meet your host at the base of the Sukhbaatar statue at Chinggis Square (Sükhbaatar Square) — the symbolic heart of Mongolia. This is where your morning begins and where the story of modern Ulaanbaatar comes to life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Choijin Lama Temple Museum (Pass by)
As we walk through the city, we pass this striking Buddhist temple complex — one of the few surviving pre-Soviet religious sites in Ulaanbaatar and a remarkable contrast against the surrounding urban landscape.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A beloved local landmark we pass along the walk — a gathering place for Ulaanbaatar families and a place your host remembers fondly from growing up in this city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
As we pass through the railway district we walk by this open-air museum — a collection of old locomotives that showcases the history of rail transport in Mongolia
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass this bustling local market — a place where Ulaanbaatar residents shop daily, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday commerce and city life.
Admission ticket free -
Ulaanbaatar Railway Station (Pass by)
We pass this landmark station — a key stop on the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway connecting Mongolia to Russia and China, and one of the most historically significant sites in the city. This is also the neighborhood where your host sold bottled soda as a child - a place of personal memory.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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