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Churchill, Canada

Polar Bear Capital of the World

A closer look at Churchill

Nothing compares to the power and fragility one feels when face to face with a polar bear. -Karin Tuxen-Bettman, Google Earth Outreach

As climate change becomes increasingly more apparent, polar bears are seen as the barometer to measure changes in the environment. The impact of the warming of our planet can be clearly seen in Churchill, Canada. This quiet town, set on the shores of western Hudson Bay, is a place where polar bears and humans coexist until the sea ice forms and the polar bears can travel on to the bay to hunt seals, their main prey.

During the warmer months, the polar bears are forced ashore by melting ice. While climate change may seem like a gradual process, often difficult to discern, the impact is real and evident in the polar bear capital. In Churchill, climate change has shortened the time that the bay remains frozen, reducing the polar bears' hunting season by approximately four weeks.

For this trek, Polar Bears International , an organization dedicated to the livelihood of these majestic creatures, invited Google to the Canadian Arctic to capture rare glimpses of the bears. Together, PBI, Earth Outreach, and Google Maps have collected Street View imagery in and around Churchill and Wapusk National Park, expanding PBI’s education and outreach efforts to people around the world.

Through Street View, you can experience the life on the tundra yourself. Keep scrolling to learn more about the bears and their habitat, the impacts of climate change, and the work PBI is doing to advance the cause of polar bear conservation.

Experience the tundra

Witness the impact of climate change.

Learn about the bears' withering habitat.

The Canadian tundra is a vast and beautiful landscape, quiet and covered with snow from late fall through early spring.

While the tundra may appear barren, it’s part of a complex ecosystem that depends on the seasonal freezing of the Hudson Bay.

Sea ice is an integral part of the Arctic food chain and helps maintain cold temperatures on the tundra.

As the climate changes, sea ice is taking longer to form in the fall and melts sooner in the spring.

The shorter sea ice cycle reduces the hunting season for polar bears, impacting the greater arctic ecosystem.

Meet the people working to save the bears

Polar Bears International is dedicated to saving polar bears by saving their sea ice habitat.

PBI conducts live broadcasts from the tundra during the annual polar bear migration.

Here is a polar bear showing "buggy love" to PBI's Buggy One. Atop is Google's Trekker camera gathering imagery.

PBI supports satellite-collar studies that help scientists understand the effects of a warming Arctic. Image courtesy of BJ Krischhoffer, Director of Field Operations, PBI.

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Google Street View Treks!

Thanks to a partnership between California State Parks and Google Maps, you can now visit many of our beautiful parks right from your computer, tablet or smart phone. A total of 110 state park destinations have been filmed using Google Trekker, a backpack-mounted camera that provides 360 degree footage.

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How to Become a Google Street View Trekker

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Google Street View has become an invaluable tool. You can use it for everything from checking out a location before you hit the road, to previewing a neighborhoods during your apartment hunt. Equally handy is Google Street View Trekker, which takes that street view camera off a car and clamps it onto a backpack hauled around by a hiker. That effort brings rugged trails, mountain peaks and all kinds of wilderness to your computer, no matter where you live or what kind of wilderness experience you dream about.

Or maybe you're not just dreaming. If you already have a trip planned for a location not yet recorded on Google Street View, you could be the person hauling that backpack around!

If you're interested in being a Google Street View trekker, the process is fairly straightforward. Basically, you just need to apply to borrow one of those fancy-looking packs from Google. Naturally, there are a couple of caveats.

First, you need to represent an organization — specifically a tourism board, nonprofit, government agency, university or research group. It's not a difficult requirement, but it does rule out the random hikers who just want to carry around the pack on a weekend getaway.

Next, Google isn't equally interested in all countries, so you'll have to ensure that your trek is in the right place. Still, there are about 55 eligible countries on the list, and that list is expanding, so there's bound to be a place you'll want to document.

Finally, you'll need to answer a few questions — like whether or not you'll help get the permits or releases required to photograph the locations, if you plan to promote the trek through your organization's public relations team, what are your goals while collecting imagery (other than looking especially cool and important while on the trail), and if you're hoping to get sponsorship from Google for the trek.

It's not a tough application by any means, so if you're genuinely interested in sharing an amazing slice of wilderness with the world, then wearing this backpack could be in your future.

For those who shrug off the size of that pack, here's a video of pure inspiration. (It looks like it was all taken from moving vehicles, but it will raise the heartbeat of any true travel bug!)

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How to use Google Street View on Google Maps: Tour unfamiliar areas and use Live View for real time directions

• Google Street View lets you see a 360-degree view of your destination before you get there.
• Google Street View is accessible through Google Maps on both desktop and mobile.
• You can also use Live View in Google Maps for a live view of your route and directions in real time.

Knowing the names of streets and general directions when you're going somewhere new is extremely helpful. But being able to see your destination in advance, and know what the area around it looks like, is even better. 

Using the iconic Google Street View cars, which feature cameras mounted on the roofs, Google regularly collects millions of images of streets worldwide to provide users with 360-degree views of locations.

Google officially discontinued its standalone Street View app in 2023, but the Street View feature itself is still accessible via Google Maps.

You can use Street View for a variety of purposes: You can look up exactly what a location looks like before you get there, scout out the layout of entire blocks at a time, or even see your own house.

Here's everything you need to know about how to use Street View:

What is the difference between Google Earth, Google Maps, and Google Street View?

Street View is just one of several navigation tools and mapping softwares by Google — all of which can assist you in finding or viewing locations in different ways.

Google Maps is your standard navigation software, created to provide detailed directions and various routes between locations. Google Street View is a component of Google Maps.

Google Earth, however, uses satellite images and topographical data to help you explore locations from above. Google Earth operates on a larger scale than Google Maps and takes you on an immersive virtual tour.

You can use all three tools to get three vastly different perspectives on a location. For instance, if you're planning a trip to see Ireland's Cliffs of Moher, you might want to use Google Earth to get a preview of the iconic, rugged sea cliffs and check out the surrounding landscape. You might then use Google Maps to plot a route from your bed and breakfast to the Cliffs of Moher car park, and you could then use Street View to do a virtual walk-through of the cliffside paths.

But maybe all these maps still aren't quite visual enough for you. In that case, search up the cliffs on Google Images to see stunning photographs of the area.

Google's mapping tools also don't end with Google Maps and Google Earth. Google also owns Waze , a navigation and traffic app geared specifically to drivers, which offers realtime updates on traffic conditions and route hazards.

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Like Google Maps, Waze is a GPS tool that can get you from A to B and offer multiple routes. But unlike Google Maps, Waze has a community-based component, allowing drivers to report things like bad weather, accidents, and other traffic conditions to alert other drivers.

How to use Google Street View on desktop

Google Maps works on both your desktop, and mobile device. Here's how to get to Street View on your computer:

• Go to maps.google.com .
• Tap the search bar in the top-left corner of the screen and enter the name or address of the place that you want to view.

Click and hold the person icon in the bottom-right corner of the screen and drag it to the spot you want to view (as you move the cursor over the map, the streets will be highlighted in blue — make sure that you place the icon onto one of those, otherwise you won't be able to see the street view).

• Release the cursor.
• To navigate in street view, click and drag to change the camera angle or tap a location down the street to move closer to it.
• You can also use the curved arrows around the compass icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to change the direction of the camera.

The images on Google Street View are updated once every one to three years, but well-known places are updated more frequently. You can check the date of a Street View image by looking for the date in the black box at the top left-hand side of the screen, or on the bar on the bottom right-hand side of the screen. 

How to get street view on Google Maps on your phone

If you're on the go and need to use your mobile device to check out your destination, here's what you'll need to do:

• Open the Google Maps app on your iPhone or Android.
• Tap the search bar and enter the name or address of the place you want to view.
• Tap the small photo box on the left side of the screen.

To navigate on the mobile version of Google Street View, drag one finger across the screen, starting on the side you want to go toward and ending on the opposite side of the screen.

Can I blur my house on Google Maps?

Google Street View may potentially reveal more than you'd like — maybe your house has distinctive features, or there's a large window with a view directly into your home.

If you have concerns about privacy or safety, there is a solution. You can request Google to blur your house permanently, leaving behind only a vague outline of the building.

Here's how to do it: 

• Go to Google Maps and enter your home address.
• Enter into Street View mode by dragging the small yellow human-shaped icon at the bottom-right corner of the screen onto the map in front of your house.
• With your house in view, click "Report a problem" in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
• Center the red box on your home, and select "My home" in the "Request blurring" field.

Once someone has requested to blur your house, it is important to note it is blurred permanently. Google does not offer to reverse this request. 

How can I see a live Street View in real time?

Live View in Google Maps is a unique tool that uses augmented reality to provide directions. Live View uses your phone's camera to display your current surroundings in the viewfinder, then projects directions, arrows, and other navigation cues onto the screen to show you where to go.

Live View is still a fairly limited feature — it isn't available in every country or on every type of mobile device, and it only works in areas that are already well-mapped by Street View.

Here's how to use it on Android or Apple devices:

• On your phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app.
• In the search bar, enter a destination and select Walking . 
• Once your destination is located on the map, tap the Live View icon .
• Once the Live View is on, point your phone's camera around to determine your exact location.
• Follow the arrows, and once Google Maps has recognized your location you can start your journey.

Google also offers a similar augmented-reality feature called Lens in Maps, which uses Google Lens technology to suggest helpful locations nearby, like coffee shops, ATM machines, parks, transit hubs, and more.

Here's how to use Lens in Maps:

• Open the Google Maps app
• Tap the Lens icon in the search bar, and lift your phone

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Gogle Maps: How to use the Immersive View feature

When you want to go somewhere, use Google Maps to find your way. Google Maps has become synonymous with navigation, whether you use an Android smartphone or a Wear OS smartwatch . Google continues to add innovative new navigation experiences, one of which is Immersive View.

Immersive View creates 3D renders of buildings, landmarks, and other items of interest to better represent the world around you. This feature started as a way to see sites and places you're going but is now available while navigating. This guide details how to use Google Maps Immersive View to navigate.

What you need to know about Google Maps Immersive View

Immersive View uses computer vision and AI to stitch together billions of Street View and aerial images into a 3D model of the world. This gives you a multidimensional experience, letting you preview bike lanes, sidewalks, intersections, and more.

While Immersive View may sound similar to Google's AR maps feature called Live View, it works differently. Live View uses your phone's camera to keep you on track. Immersive View lets you virtually fly over a location to get a sense of the traffic and how busy it is.

Another difference between Immersive View and Live View is the former's ability to see into the future. Immersive View has a time slider that lets you see how a location looks at different times of day or in various weather conditions.

Immersive View is available while driving, walking, and cycling, but only in 15 cities. The included cities are Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Florence, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tokyo, and Venice.

How to use Immersive View in Google Maps

You can explore new places using Immersive View in Google Maps, but only if they are located in one of the 15 supported cities. You can use the feature on Android and iOS devices. We use an Android phone in this tutorial.

• Open Google Maps .
• Tap the search bar at the top and search for a landmark in one of the supported cities. For example, the Eiffel Tower.
• Tap the Immersive View card from the pop-up menu at the bottom of the screen. Close
• Explore the location like you usually do on Google Maps and Street View.
• Tap the Time & Weather icon at the bottom to see how the location looks at different times of day. It also shows the weather forecast for the next few days. Scroll left and right on the slider at the bottom to see the scenery change as the weather changes throughout the day. Close

Immersive View lets you tour an establishment from the inside, although this function is limited to a handful of locations. When you're inside a building, you'll use a joystick to navigate. Pull it up or down to move forward or backward.

Immersive View isn't available on the desktop version of Google Maps. Use the mobile app to take advantage of this feature.

How to use Google Maps Immersive View while driving

Immersive View on Google Maps shows what your route looks like before you start your trip, including bike lanes, sidewalks, intersections, and parking. This feature is available for driving, walking, and biking directions. It also shows you what traffic will be like at different times of day.

• Search for your destination from the search bar at the top.
• Select your destination from the results and tap Directions in the lower-left corner. Close
• Choose the mode of transportation (driving, cycling, or walking).
• If the Immersive View feature is available, you'll see a button to launch it. Tap the button to preview every step of your journey. The preview may take a moment to load because it's streamed from the cloud. If you don't see a button, check later.

Get immersed in Immersive View

Immersive View is a neat feature that can make navigation and planning easier. It lets you preview or explore a new place and makes planning a visit easier. While Immersive View is a great feature, Google Maps has numerous other features that improve your navigation experience .

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12218 City Trek Ln Houston, TX 77047

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• 2 Full Baths
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• 2,249 Sq. Ft.
• 0.1652 Acres
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• Price: $378,000
• HOA FEE: Mandatory
• HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
• Taxes: $10,172 (2023)
• Status: Active
• Type: Single Family
• MLS ID: 56231597
• Updated: 6/7/2024
• Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
• Interior Features: Refrigerator Included
• Flooring: Carpet, Tile
• Total Bathrooms: 3
• Full Bathrooms: 2
• Half Bathrooms: 1
• Total Bedrooms: 4
• Bedroom 1: 11 x 11, 2nd
• Bedroom 2: 12 x 12, 2nd
• Bedroom 3: 11 x 11, 2nd
• Exterior Features: Back Yard, Back Yard Fenced, Covered Patio/Deck, Fully Fenced
• Garage: Yes
• Garage Spaces: 2
• Garage Description: Attached Garage
• County: Harris
• Subdivision: City Park South Sec 2
• Driving Directions: Take the 288 South exit and turn right onto Orem. Then, make a left onto City Park Central, followed by a right onto Bosque Trail. Turn right onto Lake Portal, then make a left onto City Nights. Finally, turn right onto City Trek

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• School District: 27 - Houston
• Elementary School: Almeda Elementary School
• Middle School: Lawson Middle School
• High School: Worthing High School
• Association: Yes
• Mgmt. Company: PCMI

Heating & Cooling

• Cooling Type: Central Electric
• Heating Type: Central Gas
• Water/Sewer: Public Sewer, Public Water

Structural Information

• Architectural Style: Other Style
• Exterior Const.: Other
• Roof: Composition
• Stories/Levels: 2
• Square Feet: 2,249
• Sq. Ft. Source: Appraisal District
• Year Built: 2018
• Year Built Source: Appraisal District

Lot Features

• Lot Size (Acres): 0.1652
• Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 7,195
• Lot Size Source: Appraisal District
• Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac

Green Features

• Energy Features: Ceiling Fans

Financial Considerations

• Price Per Sq. Ft.: $168.07
• Maint. Fee: Mandatory
• Maint. Fee Freq: Annually
• Maint. Fee/Annual: $1,275
• Other Fee: Yes
• Other Fee: $250
• Other Fee Type: Transfer
• Tax Amount: $10,172
• Tax Year: 2023

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• Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 3%
• Legal Description: LT 15 BLK 1 CITY PARK SOUTH SEC 2
• Restrictions: Deed Restrictions
• Legal Disclosures: Sellers Disclosure
• APN: 137-791-001-0015

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Pyramids of Giza

Visit the last standing wonder of the ancient world

Travel back in time.

Nearly 5,000 years ago, outside the ancient city of Memphis, Egyptians built pyramids as tombs for their kings. These monuments are still standing today in the city of Giza. Zoom in to explore them.

Building a behemoth: The Great Pyramid

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Digging for the truth

Egyptologists and archaeologists have been studying the Pyramids for centuries, yet much of their history is still unknown. What do we know for sure?

We know that construction began on the first pyramid around 2600 BC, during the Fourth Dynasty , one of the 31 dynasties of Egyptian history. Part of Egypt's Old Kingdom, the Fourth Dynasty ruled Egypt from 2613 to 2494 BC, more than 2,500 years before Queen Cleopatra.

We know that the pyramids were built just outside the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis , the capital of the Fourth Dynasty and home to the Pharaohs who built them. The city's close proximity to the River Nile was useful in the transport of building materials to the site of the Giza Necropolis.

We know that the Pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs (or kings) of ancient Egypt to facilitate their journey to the heavens. After death, a pharaoh was mummified and enclosed in a wood coffin and stone sarcophagus. He was buried with important items for the afterlife, ranging from household goods to precious valuables. Pharaohs built pyramids not only to house their bodies, but also to leave a legacy of their power.

We know that the Pyramids were primarily built with limestone, but granite, mortar, basalt and mud were also used in their construction. The average block weighed 2.5 tons and many came from up to 800 km (500 miles) away by barge. How the stones were lifted into place is still being debated. Approximately 5.5 million tons of limestone were used for the Great Pyramid, which is more than ten times the weight of the Burj Khalifa , the world's tallest building.

We know tens of thousands of people built the Pyramids, although there is no way to know exactly how many. Until recently it was believed that they were constructed with slave labour, but we now know that seasonal labourers worked, lived and were buried on site. One work gang inscribed their nickname on the inside of the Pyramid that they built: 'The Drunkards of Menkaure'.

Millions of people have travelled down this road to visit one of the most famous landmarks on Earth. In the distance, you can see the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure rising like man-made mountains. Explore this place

Walk right up to the Pyramid of Khafre and imagine it covered with smooth, white stone. Over the years, the original casing stone has been pillaged, along with many artefacts from inside the tomb itself. Turn around 180 degrees to take a look at the Pyramid of Menkaure. Explore this place

With the body of a lion and the head of a man, the Great Sphinx sits at the eastern end of the complex. Measuring 73 metres long by 20 metres high (241 x 66 ft), it is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Take a closer look: His nose is missing (though historians can't confirm how he lost it). Explore this place

Tour the Great Pyramids

Take a self-guided tour through the major attractions of the Giza Necropolis and explore one of the most famous archaeological sites on Earth.

The Pyramids of Giza are some of the oldest and most fascinating structures on Earth. Built thousands of years ago, they stand as a testament to the engineering accomplishments of past civilizations. Take a journey through time and discover these ancient wonders.

A pyramid is a shape with triangular sides that join at an apex on top. There are over 100 pyramids in Egypt, most of which were built as tombs for pharaohs, although none are as recognisable as the Pyramids of Giza. Pyramids can also be found in other parts of the world, including Italy , India and Mexico .

The Pyramids of Giza were built 4,500 years ago during the Fourth Dynasty, Egypt's golden age. They took roughly 85 years to construct and were built by three generations of Pharaohs: Khufu, his son Khafre and grandson Menkaure. Their tombs are flanked by three smaller Queens' Pyramids .

The Great Pyramid, built by Khufu, was the first and largest pyramid at Giza. Standing 139 metres high (455 ft), it was the tallest man-made structure on Earth for nearly 4,000 years. The pyramid is aligned with the cardinal directions and faces almost exactly due north, a confounding architectural feat.Next to the Great Pyramid is the Khufu ship , a fully intact solar boat intended to transport the pharaoh to the afterlife. Explore this place

The white-topped Pyramid of Khafre appears to be the largest of the three pyramids, but it's an illusion: although smaller in stature, it was built on elevated bedrock to appear taller. Remarkably, the symmetrical sides and identical angles of this pyramid were achieved using basic tools such as cubit rods and plum bobs . Explore this place

The Great Sphinx is a limestone sculpture depicting what is probably King Khafre's head on a lion's body. The Sphinx is a mythical creature that pharaohs believed could bring them favour with the sun god in the afterlife. For centuries, the Great Sphinx was mostly buried by shifting desert sand, but it has now been fully excavated. Explore this place

The third and smallest pyramid at Giza is the tomb of Menkaure, located at the southern edge of the complex. Menkaure has been a source of both precious artefacts and archaeological disappointments. First, human bones recovered inside were found to have been from another site, then a sarcophagus excavated in the pyramid sank in a shipwreck. Explore this place

No one knows for sure how this ancient society built such huge monuments. Building the pyramids involved transporting enormous stone blocks to the Giza Plateau and then using ramps, pulleys and levers to stack them at perfect angles. Tens of thousands of paid labourers (not slaves) built the Great Pyramids, which are more technically advanced than the earlier step pyramid style.

After the death of a pharaoh, it took 70 days to mummify the body, including removing the brains and internal organs. The mummy was then 're-animated' through a series of rituals, including the 'Opening of the Mouth' ceremony to help the pharaoh breathe and speak in the afterlife. Mummies were then placed in a wood coffin and stone sarcophagus. Some mummies were masked, like this much later example of King Tut's mask from the Google Cultural Institute .

The pyramids were built on the outskirts of the old capital, Memphis, and now stand a short drive from Egypt's current capital, Cairo. While this is convenient for tourists, their close proximity to this growing city has created challenges for the pyramids, including noise, light and air pollution.

Discover a world wonder

The Great Pyramid was named one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in the 2nd century BC, and it is the only one still standing. Learn more about these marvels of human engineering.

An ancient legacy preserved

The Pyramids of Giza were built to survive eternity. So far, they’ve succeeded: The Great Pyramid is the last standing wonder of the ancient world.

The architecture of these structures is so extraordinary that historians are still unsure exactly how the ancient Egyptians built them without the help of modern engineering. After 4,500 years of exposure to the elements, the pyramids still stand like man-made mountains, reflecting the ingenuity of the people who built them. The legacy of ancient Egypt is preserved through these monuments.

Now, with Street View, the pyramids are preserved in a whole new way. Whether you’re at home, work or school, simply drag your finger or cursor across the screen and let modern technology take you on a 360-degree tour of ancient technology.

You can also visit other Egyptian sites in Street View, including the necropolis of Saqqara , the Citadel of Qaitbay , the Cairo Citadel , the Hanging Church and the the remains of Abu Mena .

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Slip through the sands of time as you wander through the Pyramids of Giza, now in Street View .

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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Ulaanbaatar City

Posted by Selena Travel / 06 07, 2024

Ulaanbaatar, the bustling capital of Mongolia, is a city of contrasts where ancient traditions meet modernity. This vibrant metropolis offers an exciting array of culinary delights and trendy spots to enjoy a drink. If you're planning a trip to Ulaanbaatar and wondering where to eat and drink, here’s a comprehensive guide to the best places that cater to all tastes and preferences.

1. Veranda -  Mediterranean and Mongolian Fusion

Veranda Restaurant in Ulaanbaatar is highly praised for its Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, offering a cozy atmosphere and excellent service. Popular dishes include 30 Days Dry Aged T-Bone Steak, the Moroccan soup, steak salad, T-bone steak, salmon soup, and ravioli with beef and mushrooms.

For a great dining experience, it's recommended to make a reservation, especially if you plan to visit the jazz club downstairs, The Fat Cat, where you can also enjoy Veranda's food​.

Location: Google Maps

Reservation number: +976 1133-0818, +976 9404-4455

2. The Bull -  Premium Steaks

The Bull Hot Pot is a must-visit in Ulaanbaatar for an authentic and hearty hot pot experience. The restaurant offers a variety of delicious base soups, including spicy and mild options. Diners can choose from an array of fresh ingredients such as meats, seafood, mushrooms, and vegetables to cook in their hot pot. Popular choices include thinly sliced beef, lamb, tofu, and an assortment of greens.

The restaurant's warm and inviting atmosphere, along with its excellent service, makes it perfect for a cozy meal with family or friends. There are five locations for The Bull in Ulaanbaatar. Located conveniently in Bluemon Tower, it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a nutritious and satisfying meal, especially during the colder months.

Location:  The Bull 1 at Huuhdiin 100  Google Maps  | The Bull 2 at Baruun durvun zam   Google Maps    | The Bull 3,5 at Bluemon  Google Maps   | The Bull 4 at Naadam Center  Google Maps  | The Bull 6 at Encanto Mall  Google Maps  

4. Millie's Espresso -  Best Coffee in Town

Millie's Espresso is a beloved spot for coffee aficionados. Known for its rich brews and delectable pastries, Millie’s offers a cozy environment to relax, work, or catch up with friends. Whether you're in need of a quick caffeine fix or a leisurely latte, Millie's Espresso is a top choice.

5. The Green Zone -  Sustainable Dining

The Green Zone is a modern restaurant that champions sustainability. Using locally-sourced and organic ingredients, The Green Zone crafts innovative dishes that cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. This eco-friendly restaurant is perfect for those who appreciate healthy, conscious eating.

Silk Road Bar & Grill 

Unique culinary journey.

Silk Road Bar & Grill takes diners on a culinary journey through Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean. The stylish decor and vibrant atmosphere enhance the dining experience, making it a popular spot for both dinner and drinks.

2. Luna Blanca

Vegetarian and vegan delight.

For vegetarian and vegan travelers, Luna Blanca offers a refreshing change with its plant-based menu. This cozy restaurant specializes in Mongolian and international vegetarian dishes, ensuring that health-conscious visitors have plenty of delicious options. From vegan buuz to hearty soups and salads, Luna Blanca is a haven for those seeking nutritious meals.

7. Sky Lounge

Panoramic views and fine dining.

Located on the top floor of the Blue Sky Hotel, Sky Lounge offers breathtaking views of Ulaanbaatar. This upscale restaurant serves a fusion of international and Mongolian dishes, meticulously prepared and beautifully presented. It’s an excellent choice for a romantic dinner or a special celebration.

8. Grand Khaan Irish Pub

Fun pub vibes.

Grand Khaan Irish Pub is perfect for those looking for a casual, fun atmosphere. This lively pub offers a wide selection of beers, hearty pub food, and live music. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the evening with friends or meet new people.

10. Modern Nomads

Authentic mongolian cuisine.

Modern Nomads is a renowned restaurant chain in Ulaanbaatar, celebrated for its authentic Mongolian cuisine. Here, you can savor traditional dishes like khuushuur (fried meat pies), buuz (steamed dumplings), and horhog (meat cooked with hot stones). The rustic interior and warm hospitality make it a must-visit for anyone wanting to experience true Mongolian flavors.

Ulaanbaatar's food and drink scene is as dynamic and diverse as the city itself. From traditional Mongolian dishes to international cuisines and trendy bars, there's something for every taste. Whether you're a food enthusiast or just looking to enjoy a good meal, Ulaanbaatar offers a plethora of options that promise to make your stay unforgettable.

By visiting these top spots, you’ll get to experience the best of Ulaanbaatar’s culinary delights. Enjoy your gastronomic adventure in Mongolia’s vibrant capital!

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Petra The Rose-Red City

Over 2,000 years ago, the Nabataeans created Petra—the city of stone. Journey with us behind the iconic facade from the movies, and discover one of the great wonders of the world, forgotten by time itself.

Explore an ancient world wonder, forgotten by time itself.

This Trek is best experienced with headphones

Older than time, bigger than manhattan.

Petra was the capital city of a once-nomadic tribe called the Nabataeans. At its peak, this dusty metropolis housed 250,000 people and measured over 100 square miles—or three times the size of Manhattan. Even today, 800 tombs and more than 100 temples are known to exist, with many more still lying undiscovered.

Petra housed 250,000 people and measured 100sq miles—or 3x the area of Manhattan.

Walk with the Nabataeans

Out here in the arid desert and blazing sun, it's hard to imagine how a massive desert city larger than Manhattan, NY could ever survive.

It's hard to imagine how a desert city larger than Manhattan, NY could ever survive.

Choose from any of the hotspots on the map to explore the route or scroll down to find out more about Petra.

Gateway to the Siq Gateway to the Siq

Dominating the main city entrance are three sandstone blocks thought to represent the god of the mountains, Dushara. Some historians believe they helped watch over Petra's life-giving water supply, crucial for the city and inhabitants existence. These huge 'god blocks' by the entrance once guarded over the city's precious water supply.

Explore Petra with Street View Explore Petra with Street View

Many people think that Petra begins and ends with Al Khaznah - The Treasury - but as you will learn there is so much more to explore within this ancient city. Stay and walk around here for a while or click below to start exploring Petra in its entirety. There's so much more to Petra than just The Treasury. Walk around here to explore or tap on the pin to journey through the city in its entirety.

Nabataean number crunching

Carved tombs

Theatre seats

Nabataean kingdom

Their empire covered southern Jordan and stretched as far east as the Sinai Desert. Historians believe they were highly literate, and one of the most advanced civilisations of the ancient world.

This advanced civilisation inhabited southern Jordan, and as far east as the Sinai Desert.

Early Nabataean history

The Nabataeans were desert nomads who rose to power in the 4th century BC. Using advanced skills in engineering and trade, they eventually created their capital city of Petra, in southern Jordan.

The Nabataeans were desert nomads and traders who rose to power in the 4th century BC.

The Nabataeans were masters of storing and moving water to and around their city. It’s said they could locate water anywhere in the desert, giving them a safe refuge to retreat to when needed.

They were experts at storing and moving water, and could locate desert springs from nowhere.

What's especially amazing about Petra's grand amphitheatre is it was carved entirely from the rock face, unlike conventional Roman theatres which were made with individual bricks.

Their entire theatre was carved from rock, unlike Roman ones which were built with bricks.

Qasr al-Bint

Translated from Arabic, its name means "The palace of the girl", as locals once believed this building belonged to a daughter of the Pharaohs.

Locals believe "The Palace of the girl" once held a daughter of the Pharaohs.

It'll take an hour's climb and 800 steps to reach here, but the views across the city are worth it. Although it's hotter, the best time to go is the afternoon when the facade is lit up by the sun.

It takes an hour and 800 steps to reach this holy place, but the views are amazing.

Underground tombs

Recent excavations of The Treasury showed the path used to be several metres lower. Further digging revealed 3 well-preserved tombs, human bones, and even remains of frankincense in a stone altar.

Excavations here revealed 3 tombs, human bones, and a stone altar containing frankincense.

The Nabataeans didn't just carve tombs and temples from the rock. They built their homes too—which can still be explored today. Be sure to knock first though. Some are still inhabited by Bedouins.

If you explore the caves, be sure to knock first. Some are still inhabited by Bedouins.

The Treasury

Years ago, a kind of urban myth came about that The Treasury once stored the city's riches. Hoping to dislodge the goodies, passing Bedouins used to fire shots, and the holes are still there today.

This place is riddled with bullet holes, where Bedouins tried to dislodge the mythical gold.

High Place of Sacrifice

Historians can't quite agree what was sacrificed here on these altars. Most likely animals, but possibly humans. What they do know is it's a heck of a walk up here, and you should take extra water.

Historians can’t agree what was sacrificed here. Probably animals, possibly humans. Gulp.

Royal tombs

The views here are as beautiful as the tombs themselves. Rich red, orange, purple and pink—depending on the time of day. No wonder Nabataean royalty chose this as their final resting place.

Up here, the view’s as pretty as the tombs. No wonder the royals chose to be interred here.

Preserving Petra

Over 2,500 tourists pass through Petra each day—and every time they climb a winding staircase or touch a sandstone wall, a tiny piece of the city disappears forever. Some parts of The Treasury have receded by 40mm in just 10 years. For the authorities, it’s about striking the right balance between a great tourist experience, and preserving a precious past. And yet, in a cruel twist of irony, regional conflict means visitor numbers are now at their lowest in years. Petra may be about to face it toughest battle yet.

Explore Petra with Queen Rania Al Abdullah

Join Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan and Wander through the lost city of Petra. Experience for yourself why it's one of the Smithsonian Institution's 28 places to see before you die.

See why Petra's one of the Smithsonian Institutions's 28 places to see before you die.

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