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Tsetserleg (also spelt Tsetserlik, Tsetserlig or Cècèrlèg) is the capital of Arkhangai province.

Culture and History

The town is located in a beautiful forested valley in the Khangay mountains; it has a population of around 20,000, and is generally considered to be the most pleasant of Mongolia's provicial capitals.

Travel to Tsetserleg - Visa Requirements

Flights and airtickets to Tsetserleg

Aero Mongolia [1] operates several flights a week from Ulaanbaatar.

Buses to Tsetserleg

Buses for Tsetserleg leave from the Dragon bus station in Ulaanbaatar at 8AM on Mon, Wed, and Fri. The ride typically lasts at least 10 hours, and tickets must be purchased a day in advance. As of May 2008, bus tickets from Ulaanbaatar to Tsetserlet cost approximately 17,000 tegreg, around US$15.

There are also microbuses that run between Ulaanbaatar and Tsetserleg. These are often very cramped (four across a bench seat), as drivers want to fit as many people in as possible to maximize profit. If possible, it is not a bad idea to pay for an extra seat to be left empty.

Tours and Getting around Tsetserleg

Tseterleg isn't very big. The city center and most hotels are in walking distance of the main attractions. If you don't want to walk, stand on the side of the road and stick your hand out. It won't be long before a car stops. Expect to pay between 500 and 2,000 T for rides around town.

Tsetserleg tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Buyandelgeruulekh Monastery - the town's main monastery
  • Zayain Khüree Monastery - converted into a museum.
  • Aimag Museum

Tsetserleg city tours

  • Attend an opera performance at the town's theater.
  • Arrange to stay with a herder family in their Ger (Yurt). The Fairfield Cafe and Guest House can help with this.

Tsetserleg souvenirs and shopping

  • woolen items made by local people.
  • There are a few stores near the bakery.
  • The town has a small art shop selling the work of local artists.

Tsetserleg Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Tsetserleg nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Tsetserleg cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Budget

  • Hotel Zamchin, Tel+976 1332 22274. A reasonably modern hotel - very popular, though a little far from the center of town
  • Hotel Tsetserleg
  • Hotel Naran, Tel:+976 1332 9933 2900. Very clean with large rooms.

Mid range

  • Fairfield Hostel. At 15 dollars a night, this isn't the cheapest option in Tsetserleg, but the hostel is impeccably clean, run by a friendly English couple and comes with a large breakfast. There are also only 2 beds per room. http://www.fairfieldmongolia.co.uk/

Get out

  • The Japanese managed resort of Tsenger Hot Springs is located 30 km away, and would cost approximately 15 dollars to get there by hired car.
  • From Tsetserleg, it is possible to hire a car to take you to one of Mongolia's most picturesque lakes, Terkhin Tsaagan Nuur or the Great White Lake. Cars can be hired at Tsetserleg's "black market," located close to the city center, but be prepared to negotiate prices in Russian, as few locals speak English. The drive to the lake is approximately 170 km, almost all on unpaved roads or dirt paths, and takes approximately 4 hours. A return trip to the lake should cost around $110, inclusive of petrol, food and accommodation for the driver.

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