Things to do in Zavkhan
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Javkhlant Tolgoi
This hilltop near the river and just to the north of the main street features a pavilion, nine stupas and the concrete likenesses of an elk, ibex and argali sheep. The views from the top are good. To the northeast, about 3km away, you can barely make out the remains of the old Manchu military garrison (GPS: N 47°44.922', E 96°52.198'). It is possible to walk to the garrison in about 30 minutes, though there's not much to see and it is generally regarded by locals as a waste dump.
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Naran Café
The Naran serves up some decent plates of meat with either ondogtei (egg), chinjuurtei (peppers) or moogtei (mushrooms). Vegetarians can order a plate of salads and rice (but the potato salad will invariably come with bits of ham). After 21:00 it turns into a very dark disco.
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Chigistei Restaurant
Large restaurant with a retro-Soviet décor and Mongolian meals. The owner, Tuya, plans to expand the menu to include cheeseburgers(!) and Korean dishes, so it's worth checking out. Tuya speaks English and can help travellers find guides and horses for countryside trips.
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History Museum
The History Museum, on the main street, contains a mammoth bone, some fine religious art and a tsam mask, worn during lama dances, made from coral. There is also a fine collection of photographs taken of Uliastai in the early 20th century.
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Museum of Famous People
Features well-known Zavkhanites, including Mongolia's first two democratically elected presidents, P Ochirbat and N Bagabandi. Admission is free if you already bought a ticket to the History Museum.
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Tögs Buyant Javkhlant Khiid
This small, well-appointed monastery has around 20 monks. You are allowed to watch their ceremonies, which start at about 10:00 every day. The monastery is on the eastern side of Javkhlant Tolgoi.
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Mr Enkhjargal
Mr Enkhjargal is a professional music teacher at the local music college and can give lessons in khöömii (throat singing). He can be reached through the Chigistei restaurant.
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Döl Café
One of the more progressive places in town, the Döl serves meals during the day and is a popular evening haunt for dancing and drinking.
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Casablanca
Everyone from kids to teens to grannies turns up here in the evenings to stretch their vocal cords along with the karaoke machine.
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Ochirpurev Tsogt Khiid
Ochirpurev Tsogt Khiid, a Nyingmapa monastery with five lamas, is near the museums and signposted in English.
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Tigsh Bathhouse
Located behind the Tigsh Hotel. Opening times are sporadic so call ahead.
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Tesiin Gol Supermarket
Self-caterers can try the Tesiin Gol Supermarket near the roundabout.
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