Mongolia, the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky, offers vast steppes, the Gobi Desert, and nomadic culture unchanged for centuries. Experience horseback riding across endless grasslands, stay in traditional gers, and witness the ancient traditions of eagle hunting and throat singing.
Top spas
Curated picks for treatments and day spas.
Khan Palace Spa, Kempinski Hotel
Ulaanbaatar's most prestigious spa featuring a hammam, indoor pool, and comprehensive treatment menu combining Mongolian healing traditions with international spa therapies. Signature treatments use local medicinal herbs from the Mongolian steppe.
Signature treatment: Mongolian Herbal Journey — 3-hour ritual combining hammam, body wrap, and hot stone massage
CHI Spa, Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
An award-winning spa following the CHI philosophy of energy balance. Features an indoor pool, steam room, couples suites, and a full treatment menu. Signature experiences include the CHI Balance Mongolian Hot Stone ritual and herbal body wraps.
Signature treatment: CHI Balance Mongolian Hot Stone massage with river-heated stones
Terelj Nature Spa
A serene mountain spa nestled inside Terelj National Park combining natural healing with the restorative power of clean mountain air. Outdoor hot tubs overlook granite rock formations. Traditional Mongolian therapeutic massage and forest bathing experiences are specialties.
Signature treatment: Outdoor hot tub soak with Turtle Rock views followed by pine forest aromatherapy massage
Nomin Wellness Center
A popular urban wellness center offering a full range of massages, facials, and body treatments at reasonable prices. Clean, modern facilities with friendly staff. Particularly well-regarded for traditional Mongolian massage and skin treatments using local herbal products.
Signature treatment: Traditional Mongolian pressure point massage (60 min, ₮55,000)
Three Camel Lodge Wellness Gers, Gobi Desert
A uniquely remote wellness experience in the heart of the Gobi Desert. Treatment gers powered by solar energy offer Gobi mineral body scrubs using local sands, deep tissue massage with desert herb oils, and guided meditation sessions with shamanic elements under vast desert skies.
Signature treatment: Gobi Desert mineral body scrub and meditation session at sunset
Wellness retreats
Multi-day immersive experiences.
Gobi Wellness Expedition
A transformative desert retreat combining daily yoga, guided meditation, Mongolian healing traditions, and guided nature exploration in the South Gobi Desert. Small groups (max 8) stay at luxury ger camps. Shamanic healing session and mindfulness workshops included.
Khangai Mountain Healing Journey
A restorative retreat combining gentle horseback riding through the Khangai highlands with daily yoga, meditation, and traditional Mongolian healing practices. Participants stay at a private ger camp in pristine mountain scenery with clean air and total silence.
Nomadic Digital Detox Retreat
An increasingly popular retreat for burnt-out city dwellers seeking total disconnection. No phones, no WiFi — just vast steppe, ger living, daily massage, traditional Mongolian food, and guidance from local nomadic families on mindful living in harmony with nature.
Lake Khövsgöl Yoga Retreat
Morning yoga overlooking Mongolia's pristine Blue Pearl lake, afternoon excursions to meet Tsaatan reindeer herder families, and evening stargazing and meditation. Accommodation in comfortable lakeside ger camp with organic meals.
Signature treatments
Local specialties worth seeking out.
Massage
Traditional Mongolian hot stone massage from ₮50,000 ($14). Deep tissue massage from ₮60,000 ($17). Sports and relaxation massage available at most hotel spas from ₮45,000-120,000 ($13-34).
Hammam
Turkish-style hammam experience available at Kempinski Khan Palace Spa and Blue Sky Hotel from ₮80,000-150,000 ($23-42). Includes exfoliation and aromatic steam treatment.
Body
Mongolian herbal body wraps using local medicinal plants from ₮70,000 ($20). Gobi Desert mineral scrubs from ₮65,000 ($18). Hot stone body therapy from ₮80,000 ($23).
Facial
Hydrating facial treatments using Mongolian skin-care products from ₮60,000 ($17). Anti-aging treatments from ₮90,000 ($25). Available at hotel spas and beauty salons across Ulaanbaatar.
Yoga & meditation
Studios, classes, and meditation centres.
Yoga Mongolia Studio
Ulaanbaatar's most established yoga studio offering daily drop-in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin classes with English-speaking instructors. Located near Sükhbaatar Square. Day passes ₮15,000 ($4), monthly membership ₮80,000 ($22).
Shangri-La Wellness Yoga Classes
Daily yoga classes offered in the Shangri-La Hotel's spa facility. Hatha and restorative yoga for hotel guests (complimentary) and non-guests (₮20,000/$6). Certified instructors with English-language instruction.
Terelj Morning Yoga Sessions
Seasonal outdoor yoga sessions held in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park during summer months. Morning Vinyasa flow classes with panoramic mountain views. Organized by Terelj ger camps — book through your accommodation. Approx ₮20,000 ($6) per session.
Wellness travel tips
Get the most from your wellness experience.
Book hotel spa treatments in advance during peak summer season (June-August) as appointments fill quickly
Traditional Mongolian healing practices (stretching massage and herbal medicine) are available from traditional medicine clinics — ask your hotel for recommendations
The extreme clean air in Mongolia's countryside is itself a wellness experience — many visitors report significant health benefits from even short stays away from Ulaanbaatar's winter pollution
Winter Ulaanbaatar has significant air pollution from coal heating — plan spa and wellness activities during spring/summer for best air quality
Many luxury ger camps offer wellness packages combining massage, guided meditation, and nature immersion at better value than urban spas
Local herbal teas and dairy products (airag, tarag) have been used in Mongolian folk medicine for centuries — try them at nomadic family stays