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( 7033 3036; mains T5000-10,000; summer 7am-9pm, winter 9am-6pm, closed Sun;
) This Australian-run cafe-restaurant is one of the highlights of Tsetserleg and should
not be missed even if you aren't staying at the guesthouse it's attached to. A full English
breakfast (T14,400) consists of bacon, sausage, eggs, toast and pancakes and will fill up
even the hungriest of overland travellers. Lunch and dinner options include lasagne,
chilli con carne, beef in beer sauce, Indian curries, a monstrous Aussie burger and some
vegetarian dishes to boot. Pastries, cakes and cookies are served all day long, as is a se-
lection of takeaway sandwiches (T4500 to T5000). And there's proper, fresh, espresso-
machine coffee (T2000 to T3800) - wahoo! The cafe is also a good place to ask about
travel conditions and look for a ride if you are hitching around the country. Note that it's
closed on Sundays (although guests staying at the guesthouse will still get their compli-
mentary breakfast). Also worth noting: no alcohol.

Shopping
There's a gift shop MAP in a ger by the entrance to Fairfield Guesthouse, while the
equally small Nooslog Wool Shop MAP is next door.
The daily market MAP GOOGLE MAP (Khunsnii Zakh) has a supermarket next door.

Information

Internet Cafe (

01332-21 110; per hr T600; 8am-10pm) In the Telecom office, along

with the post office.
Khan Bank ( 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 4pm Sat) Overlooking the town square. Changes cash
and has an ATM. There's another Khan Bank ATM opposite the market.
Strictly Protected Areas Office ( 01332-21 179; [e-mail] ; 9am-6pm)
Has information on Arkhangai's national parks and can give advice on tourist sites, fish-
ing licences and park fees.

Getting There & Away

BUS
A daily bus departs Tsetserleg at 8am and 2pm for Ulaanbaatar (T23,000, 12 hours).
Purchase the ticket at least one day ahead. Fairfield Cafe & Bakery will get your ticket