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Provincial capital of Arkhangai Province, Mongolia
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Tsetserleg (also spelt Tsetserlik, Tsetserlig or Cècèrlèg) is the capital of Arkhangai province. 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 provincial capitals.
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the town's main monastery
Formerly Zayain Khüree Monastery, has local artifacts and displays.
The ARA Festival happens every summer during the whole month of July. Concerts, shows, food, horse races, activities for the whole family. It's all located in the ARA complex, 10 minutes by car from the center. The Fairfield guesthouse can arrange taxis to go and come back. As of 2026, the taxi costs 30k MNT per person to go and come back. Entry to the site is free, only the main concert/spectacle requires a ticket which yoa can buy on-site. Every night a DJ set ends the night
A reasonably modern hotel - very popular, though a little far from the center of town
Four-story hotel with restaurant and hot showers but shared facilities.
A simple hotel with reasonable prices
At US$15 a night, this isn't the cheapest option in Tsetserleg, but the hostel is impeccably clean, run by a friendly Australian couple and comes with a large breakfast. There are also only 2 beds per room.
By bus
Buses for Tsetserleg leave from the Dragon bus station in Ulaanbaatar at 08:00 daily. The ride typically lasts at least 10 hours, and tickets must be purchased a day in advance.
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.
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