My First Day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 🇲🇳 Монгол

I begin my trip around Mongolia (Монгол) by sharing my first impressions of the capital, Ulaanbaatar. The following day I take a day trip outside the city to the Genghis Khan Statue Complex and Gorkhi Terelj National Park.
Flower Hotel: www.flower-hotel.mn/
Sunpath Mongolia: tourinmongolia.com/
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I'm Jason, a full-time British Travel Vlogger and KZbinr who's been to 61 countries. I've been travelling around the world full-time since 2017.
I have travel series' from many of the world's best (and least) known destinations. I filmed the first vlogs on my channel in the summer of 2016 after spending a year living in China. A proper solo trip around Eastern Europe followed after graduating from University in the summer of 2017, taking me to Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Kosovo. This marked the start of my efforts to turn vlogging into a full-time job.
After that European trip I explored much of Asia: visiting India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Pakistan, the Philippines, South Korea and Kazakhstan.
I have also travelled to North Africa and the Middle East fairly extensively over the last five years, filming videos in Turkey, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and Palestine.
I've travelled to North America just once as a KZbinr, visiting Mexico in 2021. Though I have been to both the USA and Canada, this was as a child on family holidays.
In 2022, I took my first trip to Sub Saharan Africa, visiting Kenya and Tanzania, before heading to the Middle East, stopping in Dubai and Lebanon. Europe followed, covering both the Greek and Turkish sides of Cyprus, and afterwards going back to Italy for the second time to cover Milan and Sicily. I then visited the Caribbean for the first time, covering the Dominican Republic, before heading to both Brussels and Amsterdam, then covering Taiwan and the Philippines in Asia. I finished off the year with a trip around Morocco.
I started my travels in 2023 by finally visiting Paris, taking the Eurostar from London. I then headed over to Qatar for a few days, before heading to Asia, with videos following from India, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Mongolia.
#mongolia #ulaanbaatar #travel

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Let’s see if we can hit 2k likes on this video! ^^

[@AlejandroDuran263]

Mongolia 🇲🇳 is going to be very cheap Jason

[@519djw6]

I'm watching this on Sept. 16, 2023, and you've already got 1,000 "likes." Eleven minutes into the video, I'd like to know how much that hotel room cost in American Dollars, and which European language you think is most useful useful in traveling there. (I'm guessing that the Russian influence may still be fairly strong here. Is that right?) Good Luck!

[@Maqk_]

Congratulation for the 1K likes , thanks for covering Mongolia. I’m really thinking about visiting Mongolia .

[@iinarrab19]

there are great hotels for about 50-100 dollars a night. in terms of European language, not so much. Even English is fairly difficult there. Actually, Korean might be good because there's a lot of them there.@@519djw6

[@eddie_d1233]

I was extremely surprised to see the city looking so modern. Also there were so many signs in English, possibly to make travel easier in the future. I particularly liked the delivery car for "Best Pizza." Aside from the wonderful looking meal you had at the hotel I would love to sample the best pizza.

[@mongolian50cent]

this is not really modern part of mongolia, if you go near zaisan, you will see more modern neighborhood

[@rekt3619]

That part he walking is not a modern part of the city at all if you watch closely you’ll see lots of soviet era buildings and we dont like it

[@ganboldsodbileg4314]

I am deeply appreciative of your endeavor to present my country, Mongolia, in a favorable light, and I extend my gratitude for your efforts in this regard.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks a lot.

[@saast123]

I love how much historical information you include in your videos. Makes for much more informed travelers. I watch another documentary on the Soviet Union and the residential communes were exactly the same. The apartment buildings make a square with the courtyard in the middle. And always a supermarket and pharmacy nearby. Nice to see how those plans were adopted throughout the USSR

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad to hear it!

[@Crystal-cz9do]

Mongolia was not part of the USSR

[@saast123]

@@Crystal-cz9do Well done! 5 points for Gryffindor.

[@Crystal-cz9do]

@@saast123 okkkay lol

[@hoolidii]

As a Mongolian, I would say the historical information wasn't very accurate. Although I appreciate that he had read and tried to include the history, but it was like he read one article from Google.

[@naranchimegmaamuu9534]

I LOVE MONGOLIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@user-rc7yb1zl6u]

Jason this was an amazing tour of Mongolia. Thanks for taking us there. We look forward to watching more. Fascinating, and interesting how many parts of the world look similar to others. The neighborhood your first hotel stay was in looked similar to parts of Detroit, Michigan (USA) that I am familiar. Wonderful to see the monetary and the surrounding scenery. Awesome 😊

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sasukenanami21]

Have a unforgettable memories in your life in Mongolia ❤❤

[@torvalderiksson7921]

Interesting and excellent introduction to Mongolia. Looking forward to seeing your complete travel. Good job, Jason!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Cheers!

[@AlejandroDuran263]

@@JasonBillamTravelAre you going to make a video about How Expensive is Mongolia 🇲🇳 cause Mongolia is cheap

[@princeali2555]

All my coworkers watch you in our break room at work - we are in Kansas City Kansas USA -

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Cool to know!

[@craigadams4143]

Ok , Jason , I had to look up EXACTLY where Mongolia was on a map. 😊. Beautiful place! Looking forward to more and especially love when you engage with locals. You're the best at that!🎯💯🥇🏆

[@hsiaochenggg2619]

Wow, nice to see Jason's travel again! Can't wait to see Mongolia again!

[@danielvalenzuela9764]

Hi Jason good to see you back and a big surprise being in Mongolia. A place where it seems so remote but with so much beauty and cultural value. Thank you again and I look forward to your next videos. Cheers

[@AlejandroDuran263]

Jason is going to make a video about How expensive is Mongolia 🇲🇳

[@navidafatima]

Thank you Jason for showing us this beautiful country, looking forward for more.

[@CarolinaMartinez-wt5tq]

Beautiful, I loved Ulan Bator!!

[@hjqbcb11]

You never disappoint Jason. Very excited to see the rest of the series. 🙂

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks, I can’t wait to put the rest of them out.

[@ritastiles24178815]

This is so interesting about Mongolia! Thanks for taking us along 😊

[@ItgelGanzorig]

Love the content! Always cool to see where I hung out as a kid. Just to clarify about nationality... Mongolia and China are different nations. They have their own distinct identities and aren't the same in terms of nationality (also historically and culturally). Thank you again!

[@gilbert0que]

Hi Jason! You're right, Padme Amidala's costume was based on a traditional Mongolian woman's look! I'm enjoying your Mongolia video so far. I'm from the Philippines, but I went there in 2015 to attend a youth form + some sightseeing. Missing Mongolia!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Good to know haha.

[@530MAIDU]

I love that your showing this interesting and amazing place. I’d love to go there. It’s a beautiful community and the people look 👀 lovely to me. I’m Indigenous Native American and I heard a cousin of mine visits annually to support the Christian Community. He’s part Indigenous from an Arizona Tribe and half my Tribe from N. California so he probably fits right in. 😂🙆🏻‍♀️❤️‍🔥🙌🏽 I love everything about the clips you showed. Make lots of Amazing Memories while you’re there. I appreciate you sharing all of the clips of the city and countryside. 🙋🏻‍♀️🇺🇸❤️‍🔥

[@patriciafuchs5970]

Always enjoy your haunts!

[@iinarrab19]

So excited for the videos on the other parts of Mongolia! You also took the Chinggis, Meditation temple, and Turtle rock tour! Nice!

[@marivicbarioga1544]

Oh my first ❤❤❤I love Mongolia vlogs❤❤

[@mpoliva9559]

Looking forward to this series! Mongolia has been on my travel wishlist for a long time, now that it's opening up a bit more to tourism I will start planning!!!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Absolutely, exciting times.

[@iinarrab19]

You should definitely go! It was the most unique and amazing experience I had having a tour!

[@charaznable1131]

Damn the view from the statue was amazing

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Much better views coming in the series!

[@marcambouphaure]

Oh wow... amazing 😊

[@steinzolo4114]

You are very pleasant and positive traveller.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Appreciate the nice words!

[@christinakalnieva6946]

A full-hearted and history-oriented presentation! Thank you so much, Jason!

[@deepwoodguy2]

I wonder what Genghis Khan would think of your sleeping quarters?? Better than his yurt?? great tour...thanks...🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@Bprf286]

Another great video, hope your enjoying your stay.

[@enkhzayazundui1063]

Hope you like Ulaanbaatar and basically Mongol. It is nice weather now.

[@ecstasy-8957]

Looking forward to your videos. I find your plans and routes in our country interesting. Love how it is so smooth

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Glad to hear that!

[@1969mmoldovan]

A beautiful first episode of your great Mongolian odyssey! What a treat! And your comments were quite spot on. Kudos!!!

[@user-pz6le6cg3u]

woow good Mongolia❤

[@elizabethcraig5825]

I always like (love) ❤ your videos, so interesting and enjoyable. You put much effort in your tour. Thanks and looking forward to the next adventure.😊

[@jsmnnn]

Thanks for your visit Jason! Hope you had a good time while exploring around my country❤

[@vnh69]

AMAZING

[@Jpkjr52]

Looking forward to the rest of the trip. Thanks again John in Chicago

[@joyguy_]

I love Mongolia for natural beauty❤❤❤

[@owen8681]

Now that's a hotel room ! ❤

[@joemartino3764]

Yeah! XO

[@owen8681]

​@@joemartino3764 there's enough room for 3 or 4 people 😊

[@sharonjanethague7181]

Great video, Jason!

[@TravelwithDeepakTripathi]

That dumpling is the most popular food in Nepal and eastern India, known by the name Momo.

[@tally1604]

They are called manty in Central Asia and South Caucuses

[@DoryTheChowChow]

Looking forward to the next videos ;)

[@donaldskinner-reid8998]

Loved this film. The countryside is vast.

[@JauneMacReady]

A like from me (of course!) Great video of an interesting country. Thank you ❤

[@JohnWhite-dm8mk]

Great video. Thanks

[@brownnutter]

The area of flower hotel is called Sansar District or literal Space District. It was a district built around the 70s by the Soviet, and you can find few famous soviet statues inc Marshall Jukov and Flying plane statue near the Mongolian Ministry of Defence.

[@sergiosorbo6955]

Thank you so much, Jason. You're excellent!!! Saluti dall'Italia.

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks!

[@EnkhbatKhurts]

Good job! Bro!

[@sarnaig5655]

Enjoy your trip. I like Hana Japanese restaurant. It has really delicious foods.

[@living_peace]

I know that it is difficult for the citizens of England and America to travel to Iran, but I hope you can travel to Iran in the future👍

[@JasonBillamTravel]

I’d love to do it one day.

[@user-wn8vi9il1r]

Wow Mongolia l am Kazakhstan Mongolia-Kazakhstan Good

[@user-wn8vi9il1r]

Ulan bator

[@kushal809]

Awesome video ❤❤😊😊

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thank you!

[@user-jc7vz3pb4z]

I roam around on this places you post for about 6 months now. Thanks... Bayarlaa

[@pushpasharma5591]

Amazing and interesting visit of mangoliya thankyou so much to show far off country.

[@ayadalzahron]

Cheers and stay safe.

[@sumyamiigaa]

I am really surprised about your research and knowledge man. Good job!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Thanks!

[@islandgirl8199]

Very nice and inexpensive hotel room.

[@user-id1vy4xt3h]

Very nice.

[@thisdrinkinglife]

Ha you were there about the same time I was there, love UB

[@ms.lmarenda3418]

When you left your hotel and showed us the buildings - I immediately thought Soviet architecture. And then you made the same comment lol Great minds think alike. Looking forward to seeing and learning more from your video series on Mongolia.

[@UndergroundDoggo]

I see Mongolia, I like. We are a nomadic nation that withstood war for thousands of years.

[@drabdulhameedalhosani.353]

Hello Jason. Excellent coverage. Just a quick question. What kind of camera(s) do you use in your travelling

[@viniciusvoon8564]

❤

[@gamerzilla6113]

I almost see my home your hotel area in video

[@_softbf_7058]

Who from Mongolia if you from Mongolia like 👇 🇲🇳: Хэн Монголд амьдардаг вэ хэрэв та нар амьдардаг бол like 👇

[@elderidgechebahtah8100]

你们能不能别在每年4月的时候吹沙子过来？

[@xlnxulan-wz7nc]

Thanks for mongolia❤

[@WildPotaot2]

6:23 its actually because the first 20 days of september have the diffrent plate days

[@bobragchaa3791]

Capital of Mongolia!!!

[@pollypurree1834]

Its a big difference from the Mongolia I visited in the early 1990s. There were only a couple of buildings in the capital and the rest of Ulan Bator was tents. There were only 2 cars.

[@malgoskak]

I have just left Ulaanbaatar :)

[@gornostai4ik_lol]

Кушур -это типа чебурек с говядиной ?

[@gilberttello08]

Hello from Philippines

[@Turkasena28]

🇹🇷🇲🇳❤

[@ivanpavlovic2808]

It appears that the Genghis Khan statue was build in his original size!

[@lingdatang669]

16:47 genghis khan statue

[@sebk5232]

We stopped at the exact same toilet on the way to Chinggis Khan Statue 😂

[@mongolian50cent]

thank you for pointing out that all of ulaanbaatar don't look like this, please try to go to more modern neighborhood near zaisan

[@user-tl3kw9dn2e]

Mongolia!!! 1:52

[@goober-fan]

Монгол хэл!

[@artemfromeurope]

Im in Sofia now and it feels more depressing these soviet buildings. Also i just saw that the population of Ulan Bataar is 1.45 million

[@spitfirered]

👍👍💯💯👏👏✔✔

[@zamrunikhalid]

I'm surprised that there were no other people on top of the Chinggis Khan statue. How did you manage to ward them off? 😅

[@umabaatar1732]

Kh = H so it’s pronounced huu-sh -uur hope you enjoyed your stay in UB.

[@enkhsaruulbayarjargal6824]

I am frommongolia and there are 4 groups 1.poor to move out cuz bought a car 2.too poor to buy car cuz bought nice home 3.has nice car and nice house 4.got into alcohol and now homeless(not many homeless people are out there)

[@fortres008]

3 million population, compared to my country about 100 million plus population

[@Skyfeedonline]

The greatest nation

[@jaweedhameedqaziauditor6449]

How are you Jason

[@Lovetheconcepthere-vq5vy]

สวัสดี

[@mbv4656]

How payments by credit cards are popular?

[@Arkus123]

yes everyone has credit cards.

[@nicholasnapier2684]

They have that same thing with the tag number in Colombia in Bogotá is called picoplaca it was done for another reason though it was because of the domestic terrorism inside their country years on since the 1940s, but it’s interesting that you say they have it there in Mongolia. I have a desire to go and see this country. Very interesting you know in Colombia they have the same occupation of Russian satellite state there until we started putting bases from United States over there in Colombia.. you really did a good job. I should’ve done something like this when I left Colombia .

[@munkhbatchuluunai2762]

I m Mongolia

[@munkhbatganaa4453]

Flower hotel is really good value for money i guess 😂😂😂

[@zhou_kaw]

outer Mongolia

[@Wild-Siberia]

We’re out here still in Mongolia our neighbor country. Come visit Russia next 🫡☝🏻

[@islandgirl8199]

The place you were first walking has a feeling of Russian community to it.

[@dungareekogi2442]

It's hard to wrap your head around the once vast Empire of Mongolia to what is now a sparsely populated Nation. Compare to its populous neighbors, it's virtually extinct, even the language script is no longer in use.

[@purevmaap2759]

We use our traditional script. It's been 20 years since all children learned their traditional script in elementary/middle school. Also, the government has set the goal of making it an official state letter in 2025.

[@joepcarspots8321]

Why are there so many Toyota Prius driving around there?

[@ubertuber3d]

11:18 A vast overestimate, actually, only 150m. Don't forget the actually inhabitable part of Russia would only be the size of a few Germanys (Germanies?)

[@JasonBillamTravel]

This surprised me - for some reason I thought it was well over 200m!

[@purevsurenchinbat1741]

Im mongolian guy

[@dorjbayar1286]

One major blunder to correct. It was not last China's dynasty. It was Manchu dynasty. Totally different nation than Chinese linguistically, historically and culturally. Both Mongolia and China were colonies of Manchu Qing dynasty. Unfortunately, Chinese propagandists these days still claim this false propaganda just to acquit the existence their current colonial empire.