Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Customs Regulations
If you are legally exporting any antiques, you must have a receipt and a customs certific-
ate from the place you bought them. Most reliable shops in Ulaanbaatar can provide this.
If the shop cannot produce a receipt or if you buy the item from a roadside stall, assume
that you will not be able to export the item; it will be confiscated upon departure.
At some sites (especially Kharkhorin and Bayanzag) you'll be offered furs of rare anim-
als and even fossilised dinosaur bones and eggs. Please do not take up these offers.
There are stiff penalties for illegally exporting fossils, including jail time.
Travellers entering at the airport with extra baggage can expect to have their luggage
opened and inspected. You can bring the following into Mongolia duty-free:
»
1L of spirits
»
2L of wine
»
3L of beer
»
three bottles of perfume
»
200 cigarettes
Discount Cards
An ISIC student card will get you a 25% discount on train tickets plus discounts with some
tour operators. Check the
ISIC website
(
www.isiccard.com
) for updates.
A student price might not always be listed but may be available; it's a good idea to in-
quire if you've got a student card on you.
