Sukhbaatar Square — Local services in Ulaanbaatar

Sukhbaatar Square is right in the heart of downtown UB and great to visit by day, by night or if just passing through.

If you’re short on time you pay a visit and experience Mongolia’s history in a nutshell. It’s all here – Genghis, Ogodei and Kublai Khan fronting Parliament Building (Government House) and Sukhbaatar the revolutionary leader astride his horse. You can also visit the free Mongolian Statehood History Museum located in Government House.

But, it also has a more human aspect – with flower displays in the summer to a New Year's Eve party and fireworks. Locals offer remote controlled cars for rent and bicycles to hire which adds to the community feel of the place. There are also frequent (and excellent) free concerts - especially during the Naadam Festival (July...

I enjoy the evening walk and night photography in the square. Great place to sit at one of the bench to watch the day passed by. I was there during one of the State Flag Day ceremonial rites. Enjoyed the whole ceremony, very...

Nice to visit when there are cultural events going on. Though not so interesting otherwise. By the way, Sukhbaatar statue still in the square center but officially it is called Chingis...