Timeline
15:50
Grab a coffee and American-style fare to fuel up before the cold morning air.
16:15
National Art Gallery of Mongolia
Walk to the National Art Gallery of Mongolia. Enter the building and find a window facing west.
16:35
National Art Gallery of Mongolia
Watch the golden light spill across the Sükhbaatar Square and hit the gallery facade. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting long, warm shadows through the modern exhibits.
16:55
Head to Luna Blanca for a quiet, high-quality vegan lunch or snack. It is attached to a Buddhist meditation centre, so the atmosphere is calm and reflective.
Local tip
Check that Luna Blanca is open; it closes at 20:00 on weekdays and weekends, but verify if your visit falls on a weekend as hours start at 12:00 then.
Check before you go
- National Art Gallery of Mongolia is open Mo-Su 10:00-18:00.
- Millie's Espresso is open 08:00-20:00.
- Luna Blanca is open Mo-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa,Su 12:00-20:00.
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