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List of tallest buildings in Mongolia

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This list of the tallest buildings in Mongolia ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in the country by their height.

The history of industrialization in Mongolia officially commenced during the 1930s under the administration of the Mongolian People's Republic. This movement led to a significant expansion of large-scale building construction throughout the 1960s and 1970s, which ultimately established the modern urban core of the capital city, Ulaanbaatar.

By the conclusion of the socialist era, the tallest building in Mongolia was a 16-story residential apartment complex located in the industrial city of Darkhan, which reached completion in 1985. It held the title of the tallest building in the country for 24 years until 2009, when the Central Tower in Ulaanbaatar surpassed it.[1]

Unlike other countries in East Asia, Mongolia has a very limited number of skyscrapers and the fewest skyscrapers in the region, featuring fewer than 20 buildings taller than 100 m (328 ft) and only two taller than 150 m (492 ft). It is also the only country in East Asia without a single supertall skyscraper, which is defined as a building over 300 m (984 ft). This is primarily due to a low population, challenging ground conditions, and high engineering costs. As of 2026, the tallest building in Mongolia is Eco Tower One. Having topped out in September 2026, the skyscraper reaches a height of 243 m (797 ft) and encompasses 55 floors.

Following the Mongolian Revolution of 1990, the construction of urban structures containing between 9 and 12 floors increased significantly across the country, while larger developments exceeding 16 floors began appearing more frequently after 2010. Under official Mongolian building code legislation and urban planning standards, high-rise buildings are explicitly defined as those reaching a minimum height of 17 floors or more.

The Kherlen Bars Khot archaeological site in Dornod Province features an 11th-century Khitan period brick pagoda that stands as the tallest surviving pre-modern building in Mongolia. Although the octagonal tower missing its original top section historically stood higher across seven floors, it reaches a current physical height of 16.5 m (54 ft) following comprehensive structural restoration efforts.[2]

Tallest buildings

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  Was the tallest building in Mongolia upon completion
  Indicates buildings that have been topped out but not yet completed

This list ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in Mongolia that stand at least 300 ft (91 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but excludes antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year in which a building was completed. An equal sign following a rank indicates the same height between two or more buildings. Estimated heights are shown in italics.

Rank Name Image City Height
m (ft)		 Floors Year Notes References
1 Eco Tower One Ulaanbaatar 243 m (797 ft) 55 2028 Tallest building in Mongolia since topping out in September 2026. Formerly known as Hero Palace Tower. [3][4]
2 Encanto Trade Center Image Ulaanbaatar 150 m (492 ft) 35 2026 Tallest building in Mongolia for a brief period in 2026. Tallest completed building in Mongolia. Tallest building completed in Mongolia in the 2020s.
3 Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower C Image Ulaanbaatar 136 m (446 ft) 34 2016 Tallest building in Mongolia from 2016 to 2026. Tallest building completed in Mongolia in the 2010s. Also known as Peak Vue Residences. Part of the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar. [5]
4 MCS Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 121 m (397 ft) 23 2025 Tallest office building in Mongolia. [6]
5 Soyombo Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 120 m (394 ft) 32 2015 Tallest building in Mongolia from 2015 to 2016. [7]
6 Eco International Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 119 m (390 ft) 26 2022 [8]
7 Altan Joloo Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 115 m (377 ft) 26 2024 [9]
8 Khan Bank Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 112 m (367 ft) 24 2017 [10]
9 Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel Image Ulaanbaatar 109 m (358 ft) 25 2013 Tallest hotel in Mongolia. Tallest building in Mongolia from 2013 to 2015. [11]
10= Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower B Image Ulaanbaatar 108 m (354 ft) 24 2016 Part of the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar. [12]
10= Khurd Tower Ulaanbaatar 108 m (354 ft) 24 2015 [13]
12 Central Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 107.5 m (353 ft) 17 2009 Originally planned to open as a Shangri-La hotel, it was later converted into an office building before completion. Tallest building in Mongolia from 2009 to 2013. Tallest building completed in Mongolia in the 2000s. [14][15]
13 Blue Sky Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 105 m (344 ft) 25 2010 2nd-tallest building in Mongolia at the time of its completion. [16]
14= Bella Vista Tower 1 Image Ulaanbaatar 100 m (328 ft) 22 2014 Tallest residential building in Mongolia, tied in height with Towers 2, 3, and 4.
14= Bella Vista Tower 2 Image Ulaanbaatar 100 m (328 ft) 22 2014
14= Bella Vista Tower 3 Image Ulaanbaatar 100 m (328 ft) 22 2014
14= Bella Vista Tower 4 Image Ulaanbaatar 100 m (328 ft) 22 2014
14= International Commercial Center Image Ulaanbaatar 100 m (328 ft) 21 2013 Also known as Tsat Building. [17]
19 Mandala Tower Image Ulaanbaatar 98.6 m (323 ft) 25 2022
20 Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower A Image Ulaanbaatar 91.5 m (300 ft) 19 2015 Fire broke out on the 7th floor on September 30, 2014, during construction. Part of the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar. [18][19]

Under construction

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  Indicates that construction on the building is currently halted
Name City Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion Notes
MAK Tower Ulaanbaatar 203.5 m (668 ft) 44 2029 Upon completion, it will become the second-tallest building in Mongolia after Eco Tower One.[20]
Zaisan Tower Ulaanbaatar 130+ m (427+ ft) 30+ —
Ulaanbaatar International Finance Center Ulaanbaatar 113 m (371 ft) 26 — [21]
Vision Business Tower Ulaanbaatar 104 m (341 ft) 25 2027 [22]

Proposed

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Name City Height
m (ft)		 Floors Estimated Completion Notes
Mongol Tower Ulaanbaatar 301 m (988 ft) 68 — If built, it would become Mongolia's first supertall skyscraper and tallest building. Designed by Nikken Sekkei, the skyscraper will feature luxury residences, a top-class hotel, Grade A offices, and an observation deck. As of 2026, the project remains in the proposal stage with no groundbreaking date announced.[23]
Ulaanbaatar Complex Center Ulaanbaatar 200+ m (656+ ft) 44 — Designed by Mooyoung Architects & Engineers.[24]
Stella Vista Tower 1 Ulaanbaatar 200 m (656 ft) 45 —
Stella Vista Tower 2 Ulaanbaatar 200 m (656 ft) 45 —
Stella Vista Tower 3 Ulaanbaatar 200 m (656 ft) 45 —
Stella Vista Tower 4 Ulaanbaatar 200 m (656 ft) 45 —
International Cultural Park Tower Ulaanbaatar 150+ m (492+ ft) 40+ — Designed by GanGoo Architects and Engineers LLC.[25]
UB Capital Tower 1 Ulaanbaatar 104 m (341 ft) 20 — [26]
UB Capital Tower 2 Ulaanbaatar 104 m (341 ft) 20 — [27]

Unbuilt

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Name City Height
m (ft)		 Floors Notes
Morin Khuur Tower Ulaanbaatar 309 m (1,014 ft) 30 Designed by D. Erdembileg to promote and honor Mongolia's unique cultural heritage and the spiritual significance of the morin khuur. Construction of the project was originally scheduled to begin in 2013 and be completed by 2017, but due to severe structural delays, the project never moved forward and was ultimately scrapped. As of 2026, the Tsengeldekh Apartment Complex now occupies the site.[28]
One UB Plaza Ulaanbaatar 300.8 m (987 ft) 66 Envisioned by Cagni Williams in 2011, the building was planned to feature 180,000 m2 (1,937,504 sq ft) of premium residential, office, hotel, retail, and parking space, alongside a large enclosed leisure and recreational area. The project is classified as an unrealized conceptual proposal.[29]
Hero Palace Tower Ulaanbaatar 201 m (659 ft) 50 Now built as Eco Tower One.[30]
Hyatt Regency Hotel Mongol Ulaanbaatar 200 m (656 ft) 41 Replaced by MAK Tower.[31]

Timeline of tallest buildings

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This section provides a list of buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Mongolia. Prior to 2009, the tallest building in the nation was a 16-story residential apartment complex located in Darkhan, which reached completion in 1985. This socialist-era record was broken by the completion of the Central Tower, a commercial office skyscraper rising to a height of 107.5 m (353 ft) in downtown Ulaanbaatar.

Name City Image Years As Tallest Height
m (ft)		 Floors Notes
16 Davhar Darkhan Image 1985–2009 ~50 m (164 ft) 16 Tallest building in Mongolia outside of Ulaanbaatar. Although its exact height remains unknown, it is widely considered to have been the tallest building in Mongolia at the time of its completion.
Central Tower Ulaanbaatar Image 2009–2013 107.5 m (353 ft) 17 First building in Mongolia to reach 100 m (328 ft) in height.
Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel Ulaanbaatar Image 2013–2015 109 m (358 ft) 25
Soyombo Tower Ulaanbaatar Image 2015–2016 120 m (394 ft) 32
Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower C Ulaanbaatar Image 2016–2026 136 m (446 ft) 34
Encanto Trade Center Ulaanbaatar Image 2026–2026 150 m (492 ft) 35 First building in Mongolia to reach 150 m (492 ft) in height.
Eco Tower One Ulaanbaatar 2026–Present 243 m (797 ft) 55 First building in Mongolia to reach 200 m (656 ft) in height.

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ "Мэдээ". Montsame (in Mongolian). Government of Mongolia. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Kherlen Bar City (Kherlen bar khot)". Mongolia Guide. Mongolia Guide. Retrieved September 10, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Eco Tower One, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Eco Tower One". Archello. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Shangri-La Centre". Farrells. Farrells Architecture. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ "MCS Tower, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Soyombo Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Eco International Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Altan Joloo Tower, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Khan Bank Tower, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Best Western Tuushin, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Shangri-La Center Office, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Khurd Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Central Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Central Tower, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Blue Sky Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ "International Commerce Center, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Hotel, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  19. ↑ Bolton, Doug (September 30, 2014). "Shangri-la Hotel Mongolia: Blaze breaks out on seventh floor of building". The Independent. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  20. ↑ "MAK Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Ulaanbaatar International Finance Center, Ulaanbaatar". SkyscraperPage. Skyscraper Source Media. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Vision Business Tower". Vision Business Tower. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Mongol Tower". Nikken Sekkei. Nikken Sekkei Ltd. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  24. ↑ "Ulaanbaatar Complex Center, Mongolia – Temujin Genco". Mooyoung A&E Portfolio. MOOYOUNG Architecture & Engineering. 2009. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  25. ↑ "The International Cultural Park /International Competition/". Gangoo Architect and Engineers LLC. Gangoo A&E. 2021. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  26. ↑ "UB Capital Tower 1, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  27. ↑ "UB Capital Tower 2, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  28. ↑ "Morin Khuur Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  29. ↑ "One UB Plaza, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia". Cagni Williams. Cagni Williams Associates. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Hero Palace Tower, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Hyatt Regency Hotel Mongol, Ulaanbaatar". The Skyscraper Center. Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
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