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💡 Tips
- Visit the copper mine observation deck to see the massive scale of one of the world's largest open-pit mines.
- Take the overnight train from Ulaanbaatar for a comfortable and scenic way to reach the city.
- Check out the Mining Museum located in the Palace of Culture to learn about the city's Soviet-era origins.
- Taxis in Erdenet are very affordable; just make sure to agree on the fare before starting your journey.
- The city is much more walkable and less congested than Ulaanbaatar, making it great for a relaxed stay.
🍽 Food
Traditional steamed meat dumplings, the quintessential Mongolian staple available everywhere in town.
A popular communal dining experience found in many local restaurants.
Hand-cut stir-fried noodles with meat and vegetables, a hearty and filling meal for the industrial city.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
World-famous wool carpets from the local factory showroom, available at direct prices.
High-quality socks, hats, and blankets made from local Mongolian wool.
Durable leather items and traditional accessories can be found at the central market.
A large golden Buddha statue on a hill overlooking the city, offering great panoramic views.
A Soviet-era monument with a surrounding park area, first-rate for a peaceful afternoon break.
A unique landmark dedicated to the traditional horse-head fiddle, located in a quiet spot.
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Erdenet is Mongolia's second-largest city, founded in 1974 as a planned settlement under a Soviet, Mongolian joint venture in Orkhon Province at an altitude of 1,300 metres. The town owes its existence to the Erdenet Mining Corporation, which operates one of the largest copper and molybdenum open-pit mines in the world and produces around 530,000 tonnes of copper concentrate each year. With a population of roughly 100,000, Erdenet ranks behind only Ulaanbaatar in size. Until 2016 Russia held a 49 percent stake in the mining company, after which the share was sold in full to the Mongolian government. Geological surveys estimate ore reserves at more than 1.2 billion tonnes, and the mine alone generates around a quarter of all Mongolian export revenue. The city is laid out with wide Soviet-style boulevards, prefabricated apartment blocks, its own combined heat-and-power plant and a branch line of the Trans-Mongolian Railway linking it to Darkhan and the capital.
- Location: Mongolia
- Top sights: Burkhan bagsh · Nairamdal ondorlog · eson erdene zakh
- Nearby: Bulgan (61 km)
- Population: ~97.814 (2026)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -20 | -17 | -7 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 0 | -10 | -18 |
| Rain mm | 3 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 33 | 60 | 87 | 81 | 32 | 16 | 8 | 5 |
Geography
Facts
- Gegründet 1974 als sowjetisch-mongolische Plansiedlung
- Bevölkerung etwa 100.000, zweitgrößte Stadt der Mongolei
- Liegt auf 1.300 Metern Höhe in der Provinz Orkhon
- Eine der größten Kupfer-Molybdän-Minen der Welt
- Jahresproduktion rund 530.000 Tonnen Kupferkonzentrat
- Russischer 49-Prozent-Anteil 2016 an die Mongolei verkauft
- Erzreserven werden auf 1,2 Milliarden Tonnen geschätzt
- Liefert rund 25 Prozent der mongolischen Exporteinnahmen
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