Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sleeping
5
Erdenet Inn
C1
6
Molor Erdene
B1
7
Selenge Hotel
C1
8
Tamir Hotel
B2
Eating
9
Eternal Springs
A2
10
Marco's Pizza
B2
11
Modern Nomads
A2
12
Nomin Supermarket
A2
13
Traktir
C1
Sights
Copper Mine
MINE
(
www.erdnetmc.mn
)
The open-cut mine, easily seen to the southeast of the city centre, was
one of the biggest infrastructure projects developed in Mongolia during the communist
era. Copper and molybdenum concentrate are still central to Erdenet's economy, though
production has been dwarfed by that of the Oyu Tolgoi mine in the southern Gobi.
Still, the mine is worth a visit if you've never seen one like this before and is popular
with international visitors. You need an invitation to visit the mine, which is easily ar-
ranged through your hotel, and on arrival you'll need to show your passport to the guard
at the gate. While peering down into its subterranean vastness holds its own appeal, the
mine is particularly entertaining during explosion days. A taxi to the mine and back from
the town centre costs about T10,000, including waiting time.
Museum of Orkhon Aimag
MUSEUM
(admission T1500; 9am-5pm)
Hidden in a concrete complex on the right side of the
Marx mural, this small museum showcases a mix of subjects - from Khalkha, Kazakh
and Buriad national costume, traditional musical instruments and snuff bottles made of
semi-precious stones to a model of the copper mine (you can see it in 'day' or 'night')