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.
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 and only two taller than . It is also the only country in East Asia without a single supertall skyscraper, which is defined as a building over . 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 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 following comprehensive structural restoration efforts.
Tallest buildings
This list ranks skyscrapers and high-rises in Mongolia that stand at least 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. RankNameImageCityHeightFloorsYearNotesReferences1Eco Tower OneUlaanbaatar552028Tallest building in Mongolia since topping out in September 2026. Formerly known as Hero Palace Tower.2Encanto Trade CenterUlaanbaatar352026Tallest building in Mongolia for a brief period in 2026. Tallest completed building in Mongolia. Tallest building completed in Mongolia in the 2020s.3Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower CUlaanbaatar342016Tallest 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.4MCS TowerUlaanbaatar232025Tallest office building in Mongolia.5Soyombo TowerUlaanbaatar322015Tallest building in Mongolia from 2015 to 2016.6Eco International TowerUlaanbaatar2620227Altan Joloo TowerUlaanbaatar2620248Khan Bank TowerUlaanbaatar2420179Best Western Premier Tuushin HotelUlaanbaatar252013Tallest hotel in Mongolia. Tallest building in Mongolia from 2013 to 2015.10=Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower BUlaanbaatar242016Part of the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar.10=Khurd TowerUlaanbaatar24201512Central TowerUlaanbaatar172009Originally 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.13Blue Sky TowerUlaanbaatar2520102nd-tallest building in Mongolia at the time of its completion.14=Bella Vista Tower 1Ulaanbaatar222014Tallest residential building in Mongolia, tied in height with Towers 2, 3, and 4.14=Bella Vista Tower 2Ulaanbaatar22201414=Bella Vista Tower 3Ulaanbaatar22201414=Bella Vista Tower 4Ulaanbaatar22201414=International Commercial CenterUlaanbaatar212013Also known as Tsat Building.19Mandala TowerUlaanbaatar25202220Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower AUlaanbaatar192015Fire broke out on the 7th floor on September 30, 2014, during construction. Part of the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar.
Under construction
NameCityHeightFloorsEstimated CompletionNotesMAK TowerUlaanbaatar442029Upon completion, it will become the second-tallest building in Mongolia after Eco Tower One.Zaisan TowerUlaanbaatar130+ m (427+ ft)30+—Ulaanbaatar International Finance CenterUlaanbaatar26—Vision Business TowerUlaanbaatar252027
Proposed NameCityHeightFloorsEstimated CompletionNotesMongol TowerUlaanbaatar68—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.Ulaanbaatar Complex CenterUlaanbaatar200+ m (656+ ft)44—Designed by Mooyoung Architects & Engineers.Stella Vista Tower 1Ulaanbaatar45—Stella Vista Tower 2Ulaanbaatar45—Stella Vista Tower 3Ulaanbaatar45—Stella Vista Tower 4Ulaanbaatar45—International Cultural Park TowerUlaanbaatar150+ m (492+ ft)40+—Designed by GanGoo Architects and Engineers LLC.UB Capital Tower 1Ulaanbaatar20—UB Capital Tower 2Ulaanbaatar20—
Unbuilt NameCityHeightFloorsNotesMorin Khuur TowerUlaanbaatar30Designed 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.One UB PlazaUlaanbaatar66Envisioned by Cagni Williams in 2011, the building was planned to feature 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.Hero Palace TowerUlaanbaatar50Now built as Eco Tower One.Hyatt Regency Hotel MongolUlaanbaatar41Replaced by MAK Tower.
Timeline of tallest buildings 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 in downtown Ulaanbaatar. NameCityImageYears As TallestHeightFloorsNotes16 DavharDarkhan1985–2009~16Tallest 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 TowerUlaanbaatar2009–201317First building in Mongolia to reach in height.Best Western Premier Tuushin HotelUlaanbaatar2013–201525Soyombo TowerUlaanbaatar2015–201632Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar Tower CUlaanbaatar2016–202634Encanto Trade CenterUlaanbaatar2026–202635First building in Mongolia to reach in height.Eco Tower OneUlaanbaatar2026–Present55First building in Mongolia to reach in height.
See also List of tallest structures in Mongolia
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