Over 21,000 visit Mongolia this month
12:22, 14 January 2026
As of January 2026, Mongolia has welcomed 21,066 tourists. This indicates that tourist flow remained stable during the first month of the year, and suggests that winter tourism is becoming more active. The highest volume of tourists came from Russia, followed by China, South Korea, Germany, Japan, and Kazakhstan, MONTSAME reports.
In 2025, the tourism peak season occurred during the summer. The year 2026 has begun with numbers exceeding 20,000, indicating that winter tourism initiatives are yielding outcomes. Winter festivals, cultural events, and unique nature tours are playing a vital role in promoting Mongolia as a four-season travel destination.
Notably, Mongolia's Immigration Agency issued visas to 124,000 foreign nationals last year.
