massage
Get an inexpensive massage at one of the many massage spas located on Peace Avenue
Sky Resort
Downhill Skiing, Snowboarding, lifts, equipment rental, Ski/Snowboard school, restaurant. Free bus leaves from the Drama center next to the Grand Khan Irish Pub weekends 8,8:30,10,11,12,14,17:30,18,19:30; weekdays 8:30,12,17,18,19. Check schedule to verify bus times.
International intellectual museum
The museumâs collection includes many Mongolian puzzle toys and world famous, rare and precious exhibits. The museum is a manufacturer of Mongolian puzzle toys, logic games, hand crafted products and souvenirs and it exports most of its products abroad. The museum has exhibited over 80 international exhibitions and fairs in 50 countries.
Zaizan Memorial
Take a walk to Zaizan Memorial.
Mongolian
There are several language schools in the city.
Look around the Naran Tuul AKA Black Market: you pay 50 MNT to get in but it is an interesting place and you can get great deals. They sell pets, souvenirs, cloth, shoes, socks, meat, fruits etc. Some people claim it is dangerous but outside of a few pick pockets like in all large markets it seemed quite safe.
English
Teaching english as a second language is an option for native english speakers. mostly positions are in ulaanbaatar, though they could be anywhere in the country. those who find a teaching position after arriving in the country will need to travel to seoul or beijing to apply for a working visa. the school may or may not pay for this.
The American Center for Mongolian Studies
Internet access, study room, library of Mongolian related material
Naadam
Attend Naadam - the largest and most famous festival in Mongolia, which consists of competitions in the three traditional Mongolian sports of wrestling, horse racing and archery. The festival is an annual event and runs from July 11th to 13th.
Hike in the Bodgkhan Uul Strictly Protected Area in the mountains just south of UB
The Mountain ridge south of UB, Take the #7, #33 or #43 bus from in front of the Bayangol Hotel going south. Go to the end of the line. The road continues south about 100 meters to the West of the bus stop. After about 1 km, you will come to the Bogdkhan Resort, which is a combination night club and ger camp. Enter the resort and hike downhill not up to the night club until you reach a parking lot. There is an office with a sign that says "24 Hour Reception". Check in and pay the fee. Cross the footbridge, and follow the path along the small stream flowing North, the path starts on the left east side of the stream. At the top, branch to the west and you will come to a high point maybe 500 meters through the woods. This will take about 2 to 3 hours of easy walking. From where you branch west, you can go straight and slightly east and follow the path to Bogd Uul Mountain, The path here is marked with orange paint marks on the trees. This trip is quite long with another down and up section, about 10km each way.
Volunteer
Work is available for overseas visitors in the volunteer sector.