Ulaanbaatar Walking Tour & Cooking Class in a Mongolian Home

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About this activity

Come hungry. Spend a day seeing Ulaanbaatar through the places, food, and stories that make it home for me.

We'll start at Sukhbaatar Square and walk through the everyday side of Ulaanbaatar, beyond the usual sightseeing route. You'll see local markets, schoolyards, the railway district, and places most visitors pass without knowing their stories. Along the way, I'll share what growing up here has taught me about the city and everyday Mongolian life.

Then we'll come home to my tenth-floor apartment, with the city below. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game, before heading into the kitchen.

You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan with your own hands, the way it's made in Mongolian homes.

By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it.

This is a small-group experience with no script and no rush. Just a day of walking, cooking, stories, and everyday life in a Mongolian home.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English
Operated by: Serey Travel LLC

Ages: Children (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hands-on Tsuivan cooking experience in a Mongolian home
Included: English-speaking local host throughout the experience
Included: Personal stories and local insights shared throughout the experience
Included: Guided walk through everyday Ulaanbaatar (approximately 7 km)
Included: Introduction to Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game
Included: Vegetarian Tsuivan available on request
Included: Tsuivan recipe card to take home
Included: Mongolian herbal tea, filtered water, and light snacks
Included: Shagai set to take home
Included: Homemade Tsuivan meal shared at the family dining table

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages
Not included: Personal purchases
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Sukhbaatar Square

5 hours

MEET ME AT SUKHBAATAR SQUARE —

I'll be at the Sukhbaatar statue with a Serey Travel sign. We'll meet here and begin our walk.

SEE THE ULAANBAATAR I KNOW —

Walk around 7 km through neighborhoods few visitors see. We'll pass markets, schoolyards, the railway district where I sold soda as a kid, and the park where my family gathered every Children's Day. I'll share the stories behind these places.

COME HOME WITH ME —

We'll arrive at my tenth-floor apartment overlooking the city. We'll slow down over herbal tea and learn Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game.

COOK TSUIVAN TOGETHER —

Into the kitchen. You'll roll the dough, cut the noodles, prepare the ingredients, and cook Tsuivan yourself, just as I learned to make it at home.

SHARE THE MEAL YOU CREATED —

By the time we sit down, the meal is yours. You made it. We'll share it around the table.

TAKE A PIECE OF MONGOLIA HOME —

You'll leave full, with a Tsuivan recipe, a Shagai set, and memories of the day.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your host at the base of the Sukhbaatar statue at the center of Sükhbaatar Square, central Ulaanbaatar. Your host will be holding a "SEREY TRAVEL" sign and wearing a Serey Travel t-shirt. Reachable by bus, taxi or on foot from most central hotels.

End point

The experience concludes at your host’s apartment at approximately 2:30–3:00 PM. From there, you can walk back to Sukhbaatar Square along Peace Avenue (about one hour), take a short taxi ride, or use nearby public transportation to return to the city center.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Approximately 7 km of walking on mostly flat, paved streets
Suitable for anyone comfortable walking for a few hours
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
Children aged 10 and above are welcome
Vegetarian Tsuivan is available for guests with dietary restrictions, please request at time of booking