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🌎  Mongolia 🇲🇳

📍  Government Palace, SBD - 6 khoroo, Ulaanbaatar 14201, Mongolia

✈️  Bayankhongor Airport (BYN)

🚗  642.9 KM

⏱️  8 hours, 55 minutes

The Government Palace, a pivotal landmark in Ulaanbaatar, serves as Mongolia's parliamentary building and the seat of government. While generally not open for public tours inside due to its active government function and security protocols, tourists can freely access and admire its impressive architecture from Sukhbaatar Square, which it fronts. The square itself is fully accessible, making it suitable for all visitors. Typically, a visit involves viewing the exterior, observing the ceremonial guard, and exploring the statues of Genghis Khan and Damdin Sukhbaatar on the square, taking approximately 30-60 minutes. There are no seasonal restrictions for visiting the square, though Mongolian winters are extremely cold and require appropriate attire. Viewing the exterior is free of charge. For deeper insights into its significance, a guided city tour is recommended, but a solo visit to the square for external viewing is perfectly feasible and common. Due to strict security, internal access for tourists is highly restricted, making it primarily an exterior viewing experience rather than an internal visit.