Unleash the Beauty of Mongolia: Exploring the Coldest Capital City in the World

❄️Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is the coldest capital city in the world due to its high altitude and harsh winters.

🚗Ulaanbaatar's chaotic traffic is a result of the city's nomadic origins and lack of urban planning.

🌆Nomadic herders still live in yurts on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, adjacent to modern skyscrapers.

☁️Ulaanbaatar has severe air pollution as a result of coal-burning for heating, causing health issues for its residents.

🏞️Discover the stunning Amarbayasgalant monastery, rich in history and cultural significance.

Why is Ulaanbaatar the coldest capital city in the world?

—Ulaanbaatar's high altitude and harsh winters contribute to its frigid temperatures, making it the coldest capital city.

What is the cause of Ulaanbaatar's chaotic traffic?

—Ulaanbaatar's nomadic origins and lack of urban planning have led to its chaotic traffic, with frequent gridlocks and congestion.

Why do nomadic herders still live in yurts near Ulaanbaatar?

—Despite the development of modern infrastructure, nomadic herders continue to live in yurts on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar to maintain their traditional way of life.

Why does Ulaanbaatar suffer from severe air pollution?

—The extensive use of coal for heating during the harsh winters contributes to Ulaanbaatar's severe air pollution, causing health issues for its residents.

What makes the Amarbayasgalant monastery special?

—The Amarbayasgalant monastery is a 300-year-old monastery that was destroyed during the Soviet era but has been restored to its former glory. It is a significant cultural and historical site in Mongolia.

00:01Introduces the coldest capital city in the world and the host's background as someone from a cold country.

00:41Explains how Mongolia's higher altitude makes its winters colder than Siberia, making Ulaanbaatar the coldest capital city.

01:23Shares the chaotic traffic in Ulaanbaatar, which is a result of the city's nomadic origins and lack of urban planning.

03:06Highlights the severe air pollution in Ulaanbaatar during winters due to coal-burning for heating.

04:35Visits the Amarbayasgalant monastery, a 300-year-old monastery that was destroyed during the Soviet era but has been restored.

09:46Camps near the monastery and experiences sleeping in a tent in the extreme winter temperatures.

13:46Participates in the Mongolian tradition of dipping in an unfrozen river in winter, explaining its cultural and health significance.

18:31Shares a Mongol proverb and encourages viewers to join the channel to continue exploring.