Places close to Ulaanbaatar can reveal much about Mongolia’s landscape, history, and connections with the wider world.

Chingeltei Khairkhan: The Closest Getaway from the UB Bubble

Just north of the capital, Chingeltei Khairkhan offers walking trails, city views, and a welcome break from urban life. Dr. Mendee Jargalsaikhan describes the park’s routes, public spaces, and changing relationship with the surrounding community.

Read the article on Mongolia Focus

A Memorial for Japanese Prisoners of War in Mongolia

The Dambadarjaa memorial garden recalls the Japanese prisoners of war who died in Mongolia after the Second World War. Sukhbaatar Togmid and Dr. Mendee Jargalsaikhan trace the site’s history and show how remembrance became part of reconciliation between Mongolia and Japan.

Read the article at the Institute for Strategic Studies