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Things to do in Mongolia
There are few tarred roads in this rugged destination and the main urban centre, Ulaanbaatar, is small, meaning visitors shouldn't expect modern luxury. Rather, adventure seekers can expect a natural beauty that is unaffected by the bustle, stress and pollution of modern life. Every journey through the wilderness here is an adventure into remote territory.
Mongolia is famous for its landscape, particularly the ice-capped peaks of Bayan-Olgii, the roaring river mouth at the Yolyn Am, the surreal white limestone cliffs at Tsagaan Suvarga and the lush lakes in the Khuisiin Naiman Nuur Nature Reserve. Most tourists come in the summer, whether for hunting, fishing, horse riding or trekking,
A visit to Mongolia is incomplete without accepting local hospitality and experiencing its traditions. The famous Nomadic lifestyle of the Mongols exists as part of everyday life, and the friendly people are proud to share their customs and heritage.
Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
The Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape is located in central Mongolia, about 225 miles (360km) west of the capital Ulaanbaatar. This fascinating area was inscribed in UNESCO's list o…
Amarbayasgalant Monastery
The Amarbayasgalant Monastery (the 'Monastery of Tranquil Felicity') is one of the few Buddhist temple complexes in Mongolia that wasn't completely destroyed by the Soviets in 1937…
Petroglyphic Complexes of the Mongolian Altai
The Petroglyphic Complexes are home to the largest, best-preserved and oldest collection of rock art in north Asia, and the petroglyphs themselves document over 12,000 years of Mon…
