Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Zamyn-Üüd
02524, 7052
The Trans-Mongolian Railway line serves as a life-sustaining artery for this small, other-
wise insignificant village in the Gobi Desert. Most of the town's activity can be found
around the square in front of the train station. The chief attractions here are the disused
water fountain, some outdoor pool tables and grabbing a bite at one of the many eateries
that cater to transit travellers killing time.
Sleeping
Zamyn Uud Hotel
HOTEL$$$
( 7052 7032; tw T35,000)
Located at the north end of the train-station platform, this half-
decent hotel has smart rooms with kettle, wall-mounted TV and clean attached bathroom,
and is the best choice in town. You'll find cheaper, grubbier options opposite the station.
Eating
Outside the train station, you'll find a bunch of cheap restaurants and small supermar-
kets.
Khan Buuz
MONGOLIAN$
(mains T4500-5500; 24hr)
On the train station platform is this branch of the dependable
canteen chain. No English menu, but some photos to point at. Does
buuz
, as well as
tsuivan
, various soups,
khuushuur
and warming mugs of
suutei tsai
(salty milk tea).
Information
The train station's new ticket office is on the platform and contains several ATMs that ac-
cept international cards. Moneychangers are on hand outside the station to change your
tögrög or Chinese rénmíbì. Luggage storage is also available for T150 per item in the
basement of the ticket office. Train tickets are bought on the 2nd floor.
