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Rugged Mongolia is an adventure destination where travelers can experience vast, untouched landscapes and learn about nomadic culture.
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Mongolia
Founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan, Erdene Zuu (Hundred Treasures) was the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The monastery went through periods of neglect…
Ulaanbaatar
Around the start of the 19th century more than 100 süm (temples) and khiid (monasteries) served a population of about 50,000 in Urga (the former name of…
Ulaanbaatar
In July 1921 in the centre of Ulaanbaatar, Damdin Sükhbaatar (the ‘hero of the revolution’) declared Mongolia’s final independence from China. A square…
Mongolia
Amarbayasgalant Khiid was built between 1727 and 1737 by the Manchu emperor Yongzheng, and dedicated to the great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor…
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia’s wonderful National Museum sweeps visitors from the Neolithic era right to the present day. It’s UB's only genuine blockbuster sight, offering…
The Gobi
The bend in the river here marks the remains of two ruined monasteries which are today considered one vast complex known as Ongiin Khiid. Bari Lam Khiid…
Ulaanbaatar
This temple museum smack in the middle of downtown Ulaanbaatar was the home of Luvsan Haidav Choijin Lama (‘Choijin’ is an honorary title given to some…
Ikh Nartiin Chuluu Nature Reserve
The Gobi
This 670-sq-km nature reserve, only a four-hour drive from Ulaanbaatar, at an elevation of 2200m, is home to hundreds of ibexes (mountain goats), argali …
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Best Things to Do
Mongolia is an adventure like no other. Experience the very best of the country with these top activities.
Read articleThings to Know
With planning and booking tips along with info on health, safety and etiquette, here's what first-time visitors should know before traveling to Mongolia.
Read articleTransportation
Getting around in Mongolia is a proper adventure. Here’s how to go about it.
Read articleVisa Requirements
Been dreaming of Mongolia's vast unspoiled landscapes? We've got good news – getting a visa is now even easier. Here's everything you need to know.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Some things are expensive in Mongolia, but there are still ways to experience this fascinating country on a budget. Here’s how.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
Mongolia is a very special place for a family adventure. Explore nomadic lifestyles, see pristine nature, and create unforgettable memories.
Read articleBest Road Trips
Imagine bouncing over rolling grasslands in a 4WD, with nothing but rolling green steppe extending in every direction. This is road-tripping, Mongolian style!
Read articlePlan with a local
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