Where to Shop in Ulaanbaatar

1. Mary and Martha

Mary and Martha is quite adorable fair-trade and ethical store, and as soon as you step into the store, you will be welcomed by their sweet clients. You can find various authentic Mongolian handicrafts here. Besides, the store has the cutest cozy, fluffy souvenirs and Kazakh colorful handmade crafts where you can buy. All gifts made by skillful local artisans; the designs of items are adorably cute. They have many things than you can even imagine. Such as cashmere clothes, felt cases of iPad. Mary and Martha locate off the main street road where the State Department store is. It is easier to find by walking than driving.

2. Galleria Ulaanbaatar Souvenir Store

The Galleria Souvenir Store goes along with part of Gobi Cashmere on the Second floor. It locates in the Galleria Ulaanbaatar Center which next to Genghis Khan square. However, it is a quite new store many tourists have already known this great place. This has many Mongolian products, not only cashmere clothes, leather stuff. Also, the store has Mongolian organic skin products and natural health supplements. 

3. The State Department Store

The department store is a modern shopping center. Also, it is the largest and reportedly one of the luxurious stores in Mongolia. The store was opened in 1921 and is known as Ikh Delguur (Big store), the building built by based on the Soviet-designed version. It used to be the biggest shopping center during the Soviet control period. When Mongolia broke free of Soviet control, the state store kept the general form of building, but over the decades, the inside of the building changed and found the contemporary interior. The best products from around the world in the store. Also, you will find everything from the store like jewelry shops, cashmere clothes, Erdenet carpet, children’s toys, book store, and souvenir shops. It still stands not only one of the favorite places to visit for foreign guests, but also domestic people. 

4. Gobi Factory outlet

Gobi Factory is the main story of the Gobi company. It has been initiated over 40 years with full of experience. The Gobi company is the largest cashmere company in Mongolia. Furthermore, among other cashmere companies in the world. Also, it has produced luxury cashmere in the world.  If you decided to visit Mongolia, we highly recommend you stop by and check their clothes and other things out.

5. Narantuul Market or called Black Market

This is a Mongolian biggest open market and as a known Black Market. It covers a large amount of area and one of the biggest Asian Market. Here you can find everything such as Mongolian cashmere and leather products, electronics, household goods, cheap Chinese apparel, locally made boots, and furs. You can also find a corner that sells historical stuff, such as a medal from the Soviet age. Also, be prepared for the unexpected adventures surrounded by The Market. For instance, rife with pickpockets and bag slasher.