Where the sky is blue... and grass yellow

In the heart of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s bustling capital, rises a gleaming symbol of modern ambition: the Blue Sky Tower. Completed in 2009, this 105-meter skyscraper quickly became the tallest building in the country, standing proudly against Mongolia’s vast blue skies—hence its name.

Designed to resemble a sail or a fin, the tower’s striking blue glass curtain wall earned it nicknames like “the meat cleaver” among locals—showing that even in its modern form, it’s a building with character. Its glass reflects the endless blue above, a tribute to Mongolia’s nickname, “the land of the eternal blue sky.”

Inside, the tower is a hive of activity—luxury apartments, a 200-room hotel with panoramic views, conference halls, and stylish restaurants. It’s a hub for business travelers and tourists alike, bringing a splash of cosmopolitan flair to the city’s traditional heart.

Did you know? The construction faced delays due to political unrest in 2008, but it was finally completed in 2009, symbolizing Mongolia’s rapid growth and openness to the world. Today, the Blue Sky Tower isn’t just a building—it’s a story of Mongolia’s leap into modernity, blending tradition with ambition under the endless blue sky.