Visit Erdenet
- Handicraft
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Erdenet: How to get there?
7hrs by bus from Ulan BatorErdenet: See when to go?
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Erdenet is the capital of the Orkhon province and the second most densely populated town in Mongolia.
Erdenet: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
Erdenet is the capital of the Orkhon province and the second most densely populated town in Mongolia.
My suggestion
It's an unattractive town that was built during the Soviet era, its sole purpose being to exploit copper deposits in the area. It's a place you're likely to just pass through.
Capital of the little province of Orkhon, Erdenet is Mongolia's third largest town. It's thrived thanks to a large copper mine that employs around 8,000 people and is currently the fourth largest in the world.
My suggestion
Erdenet, a concrete jungle with little on offer apart from the usual amenities - hotels, cafes, small museums, supermarkets and a nightclub. It may be a useful stopover if the lofty altitude of the Mongolian steppes makes you queasy,
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Mongolia's Naadam Festival
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