You can exchange currency in banks or in currency exchange offices. And it’s better to do it in Ulan Bator. Older US dollars, before 1998, are not accepted everywhere. To travel around small towns you will definitely need small value bills, you won’t be able to pay with bank cards there.

Airlines flying from Moscow to Ulan Bator are Aeroflot and Mongolia airlines. It will be cheaper, however, to take the train Moscow – Ulan Bator or Moscow – Beijin.

Catching a vehicle in Mongolia is not as easy as it may seem. First of all it is due to low traffic. More or less busy traffic is on the road from Tashanta to Ulan Bator via Ulaangom and Tsetserleg.

Bus stations can be found only in Ulan Bator. In other towns and villages, look for transport at the city market.

Don’t miss a chance to spend a night in a tepee (traditional round tent made from animal skins). You will be welcomed if you kindly ask for a place to stay or pitch your tent next to the tepee. You are very likely to be invited by its owners to spend at least some time at their place. It would be very nice if you bring something tasty for tea and children.

Roadside cafés are a nice option as a free overnight stop in Mongolia. As a rule, everyone who makes an order can stay for night there. In fact you will have to share a big bed for 4-5 persons.

You can identify a cheap canteen by the word «gazar» on the signboard. And cheap stores are known as «delguur».

In nearly all banks there are no authenticity verification devices. That’s why big value bills are accepted reluctantly, prepare small bills.