Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt: Ulaanbaatar's Steppes, Spirits & City Clues
Experience the Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt adventure in the heart of Mongolia’s city center! Explore downtown UB, Chinggis Khaan’s City, and the Blue Sky City as your team solves riddles, completes challenges, and uncovers hidden gems on this interactive walking tour. The hunt is flexible, competitive, and packed with sightseeing missions.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Ulaanbaatar. This top rated Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Ulaanbaatar's Steppes, Spirits & City Clues
Ulaanbaatar—known as the City of Nomads and Heart of Mongolia—is a vibrant blend of ancient tradition and modern energy. From Sukhbaatar Square to bustling markets, it is a true Gateway to the Steppe. Start your journey at Zaisan Memorial for epic city views! On this scavenger hunt adventure, you will solve riddles at Gandan Monastery, snap photos by the Government Palace, and uncover quirky history at the National Museum of Mongolia. Every clue leads to iconic landmarks and hidden corners in downtown UB. Whether you are a local or visiting Chinggis Khaan’s City for the first time, this hunt offers fresh discoveries. Compete with friends or family as you explore unique architecture and legendary sites—there is always something new to learn in UB.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Choijin Lama Temple Museum
Journey into a sanctuary where time seems to stand still. Colorful temples and guardian creatures watch over treasures of faith and artistry. The scent of old incense lingers where oracles once whispered to Mongolian leaders.
National Museum of Mongolia
Step inside a temple of treasures! From ancient nomads to khans and revolutionaries, the story of Mongolia unfolds under a single roof. Experience centuries in moments as each hall reveals a new chapter.
Zaisan Memorial
Climb above the city for breathtaking views and stories frozen in stone. The Zaisan Memorial’s vast mural circles you with legends of bravery and brotherhood high above the growing skyline.
Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan
Step into the former palace of Mongolia’s beloved Bogd Khan. Ornate temples and a curious museum collection reveal royal tastes that mixed Mongol tradition with European oddities. Every gate and rooftop reveals a unique detail.
Founding of the City Monument
Follow in the footsteps of the first settlers of The Great Monastery as you encounter the city’s storied origin point. Ancient stones and modern bustle meet here, where Mongolia truly became a nation of neighbors.
Government Palace
Stand before Mongolia’s seat of power. Oversized columns, sweeping marble, and mighty bronze warriors surround this proud palace, blending Mongolia’s storied past with it's powerful present. Legends watch silently from their pedestals as modern leaders come and go.
Sukhbaatar Square
Let us meander where Mongolia’s biggest moments unfolded. Sukhbaatar Square pulses at the city’s core, flanked by soaring columns and powerful statues, a true gathering place for all Mongolians. Every parade, protest, and celebration has echoed across it's stones. A secret of resilience and unity hides somewhere on this grand plaza.
Gandan Monastery
Find the beating spiritual heart of Mongolia, where the smell of burning butter lamps fills the air and monks’ chanting echoes. Amid bright prayer flags, ancient rituals continue in this oasis of calm.
How the Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and gather your crew—it is that simple! Use our app to complete missions around Ulaanbaatar Downtown: solve riddles, snap photos at legendary spots like Sukhbaatar Square, earn points, and climb the leaderboard as you discover city secrets together.
Earn The Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to compete? On the Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive photo challenges at places like Choijin Lama Temple Museum or trivia missions near Sukhbaatar Square. Work together solving riddles and snapping creative pictures—the top scores land ultimate bragging rights on UB’s citywide leaderboard!
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Reviews for Ulaanbaatar Scavenger Hunt: Ulaanbaatar's Steppes, Spirits & City Clues
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman