Ulaanbaatar Experience: Local Life & Tsuivan Cooking

Experience Ulaanbaatar like a local: cook Tsuivan, explore hidden streets, and enjoy traditional games in an authentic Mongolian home.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Genghis Khan Square - MEET AT SUKHBAATAR SQUARE —
    Join at the Sukhbaatar statue, holding a Serey Travel sign. This is where the journey begins.
    DISCOVER THE ULAANBAATAR I LOVE —
    Embark on a 7 km walk through neighborhoods rarely explored by tourists. Pass by markets, schoolyards, the railway district where soda was sold in childhood, and the park…
What's Included
  • Hands-on Tsuivan cooking experience in a Mongolian home
  • English-speaking local host throughout the experience
  • Personal stories and local insights shared throughout the experience
  • Guided walk through everyday Ulaanbaatar (approximately 7 km)
  • Introduction to Shagai, a traditional Mongolian ankle bone game
  • Vegetarian Tsuivan available on request…
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal purchases
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Come with an appetite. Spend a day discovering Ulaanbaatar through the places, food, and stories that make it feel like home.
The day begins at Sukhbaatar Square, then moves through the everyday side of Ulaanbaatar beyond the typical sightseeing route. Visitors will see local markets, schoolyards, the railway district, and spots most people pass by…

Location
Sukhbaatar Square
Meet your host at the base of the Sukhbaatar statue at the center of Sükhbaatar Square, central Ulaanbaatar. Your host will be holding a "SEREY TRAVEL" sign and wearing a Serey Travel t-shirt. Reachable by bus, taxi or on foot from most central hotels.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Curious40342739986
Jun 27, 2026
Such a lovely experience! - My walk and cooking experience with Ider was perhaps my favorite thing I did in Mongolia! His tour of Ulaanbaatar is a beautiful, personal look at urban life in this country, and I enjoyed the opportunity to listen to his memories and perspective around the city. The second half of this experience, cooking a homemade meal, is wonderful. If you're someone who truly enjoys cooking for the love of ingredients, connections, and community, you'll love cooking Tsuivan with Ider. As a solo female traveller, I felt so comfortable conversing with Ider, and it quickly felt like hanging out with an old college friend. Learning about Mongolian culture through a game and about the local cuisine by cooking from scratch is the perfect way to add depth to your visit to this beautiful country. It's a relaxing, slower-paced day that lives up to Ider's company name (ask him about it)! Please support this small business by booking this lovely experience with Serey Travel!
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Ellie_t
Jun 27, 2026
Such a lovely experience! - My walk and cooking experience with Ider was perhaps my favorite thing I did in Mongolia! His tour of Ulaanbaatar is a beautiful, personal look at urban life in this country, and I enjoyed the opportunity to listen to his memories and perspective around the city. The second half of this experience, cooking a homemade meal, is wonderful. If you're someone who truly enjoys cooking for the love of ingredients, connections, and community, you'll love cooking Tsuivan with Ider. As a solo female traveller, I felt so comfortable conversing with Ider, and it quickly felt like hanging out with an old college friend. Learning about Mongolian culture through a game and about the local cuisine by cooking from scratch is the perfect way to add depth to your visit to this beautiful country. It's a relaxing, slower-paced day that lives up to Ider's company name (ask him about it)! Please support this small business by booking this lovely experience with Serey Travel!
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76russc
Jun 8, 2026
An unforgettable day for all the right reasons. - Myself and a friend booked a personalised full day tour with Eider a round Ulaanbaatar and is easily exceeded our expectations. From the start when he confirmed what we wanted to do through to making and eating traditional dishes in his home everything was brilliant. I couldn’t recommend him enough and I’d be surprised if you don't have as good a time as we did. Thanks Eider from Russ and Sponge.
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