Ulaanbaatar - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
There are a handful of bars and expat spots. I can't speak to clubs or groups as I haven't been that socially active to be honest. - Apr 2025
It’s a city so there are plenty of bars and restaurants. Some cater to expat tastes more than others. There are charity events, embassy events, etc. If you’re a social person, you’ll stay busy. - Jan 2024
Going to restaurants, breweries, theater, or concerts. Inviting people to go hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter (I hear there are Facebook groups). Attending the "balls" that NGOs and organizations put on in the winter. The Expats and Mongolians are very friendly and its easy to meet people here. - Aug 2022
House-events, events at the Star Community Center, hiking and outdoor groups, sports events. - Jan 2022
The Embassy does a lot of events. There are also lots of festivals around the country, lots of bars, hiking, camping, and outdoor activities available. - Sep 2020
Yes, lots of game nights, social clubs, dancing, etc. - Aug 2020
Aside from embassy, the ISU PTG is a great resource as is the international women's association (IWAM). It's a small group of expats here and chances are, you'll meet all of them after attending a few events. - Oct 2016
Dinner parties, picnics, visiting the theatre, opera, hiking. - Feb 2015
Some in the embassy and ISU communities. - May 2012
Some. - Feb 2012
It's entertaining to have a social life in Ulaanbaatar. Expats tend to stick together for social events. The language barrier is a big reason that locals and expats often don't do things together. - Feb 2011
Mostly going out to bars/restaurants/others' houses. - Jan 2009
Movies, Bars, Clubs. - Oct 2008
