Mongolia

Why on Earth would you want to go to Mongolia? Well because it hasn’t been spoiled by tourism. Undoubtedly, one of the main interests in travelling in Mongolia is the exciting discovery of the Mongolian lifestyle.

Mongolia remains one of the few countries to retain its ancient traditions and culture.

The vast expanses of the steppes, the absolute magnitude, beauty and wonder of the Mongolian scenery are intertwined with the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle and renowned hospitality, which has little changed through the passing of the time.

The Mongolian culture is shaped by nomadism and the traditional dwelling of the nomadic Mongolian, the Ger, is the focal point of many customs and traditions. The mixture of these features with the Mongol myth of Genghis Khan is the basis of all the potential tours and opportunities.

Things to See and Do

Nairamdal Park (Friendship Park)

A recreational park with a Ferris wheel and a couple of other rides.

Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan

Built between 1893 and 1903 and where Mongolia’s last king lived for 20 years. Unlike any monasteries, temples etc throughout Mongolia, the palace was spared destruction by the Russians and turned in to a museum.

The Black Markets

If you think of the biggest market you have ever seen, then times it by 50, then you may get an idea. You can buy almost anything. All items are grouped together, which makes it easy to do you r shopping.

Open Countryside

You can find the ruins of monasteries, hidden inside large rock formations. As well as blue scarves, dotted everywhere around the landscape. The blue scarves are prayer scarves, laid out in offering. Ovoo are also a common sight throughout the landscape.

An Ovoo is a pyramid shaped collection of rocks, almost like a "cairn” in the UK. People add a rock to the ovoo to bring them good luck and they must always travel clockwise around it. Offerings are sometimes made at more important ovoos, even vodka and yak heads.

Yolyn am (Vultures Mouth)

It was originally established to preserve the bird-life but it is actually more popular for its scenery. It’s a green valley in the middle of the Gobi Desert, with a metre thick ice river almost all year round.

(Khongoyn Els) Sand Dunes

These dunes go on for 180km

Ice Festival

The festival is on Huvsgul frozen lake, during the winter months

Camel Festival

The camel festival is in Bulgan, Gobi desert, the country of wheeping camel

Camel Racing and CamelPollo

Camel racing in Bulgan, Gobi desert