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What can I buy once I get there?
The State Department Store is the main
shop in town for everything from food to clothes
and Mongolian souvenirs. There are also many smaller
shops and local markets. The three main hotels,
the Bayan Gol, the Ulaanbaatar and the Chinggis
Khaan all sell a range of food stuffs, gifts and
souvenirs.
Interesting art and gifts can be bought at the
Art and Craft Shops near the Ulaanbaatar Hotel.
Visits can also be made to the two main cashmere
factories. Be careful when buying antiques that
you receive a stamped certificate from the seller
in case you are asked to prove your purchase at
the airport. Sometimes in the countryside you
will be offered goods from local people for sale.
It is alright to bargain with people.
Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity
of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and
the number of clients on the trip. Generally groups
like to meet together before the end of the trek
to discuss how much they would like to tip each
staff member based on their individual trek experience.
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