Activities of Locals in Ulan Baator - Mongolia!

I did not like the capital of Mongolia. One reason was the architecture, just huge concrete buildings, very dreary. I am wondering what people usually do in Ulan Baator and what are the interests of them? After talking to some locals in Ulan Baator I got to know some informations about Genghis Kan. People over there still admire him and he is and will be a hero in Mongolia.

Huge Genghis Kan statue in Ulan Baator

He was a Khan of the Mongols who united the Mongol tribes and conquered large parts of Central Asia and North China. His reign as the first major khan of the Mongols lasted from 1206 to 1227. He united the Mongol tribes of today's central and northern Mongolia and led them to victory against several neighboring countries. After being the Grandkhan of the Mongols, he began to conquer further territories in the east to the Japanese Sea and in the west to the Caspian Sea. You will find a picture of him in every Mongolian Yurt.

It is a must to take a photo of him, according to my local guide

KARAOKE, yes Karaoke :P You can find it everywhere! In general I am a bit shy to sing in front of an audience. Ok, I wanted to eat the frog and get over it. After getting into a karaoke room I realized I have not to be shy, cause Karaoke in Mongolia is just a small room, with a TV, Microphone and a table. You can order some food and choose your songs to sing. The audience are just your friends. In one karaoke building there are usually up to 5 karaoke rooms. I was pretty relieved not to sing in front of unknown people. It was pretty funny, we were dancing on the table and my first song was "Que Sera Sera, will I be pretty, will I be rich :D"!

Typical Karaoke Room in Ulan Baator

I am sorry, did not made any other pics. I had been in nirvana and just sang my soul out :)

Parking Style in Ulan Baator

Maybe you or I would get crazy to wait for the person to drive his shitty car away. We had to wait two hours to be able to drive out of our parking gap. Mongolians are pretty patient and did not swear even one time. Maybe this acting is just usual :D

My kind host showed me her traditional Mongolian Coat

Many Mongolians have a traditional horse head violin at home

My view out of my window

I slept with my travel mate Petra and the daughter of my host in one bed. It was very tight but at least you learn how to share place :D

I preferred to drive back to the countryside

See you soon! Big Hug Lena <3 <3