A country of the vast open steppes and grand history, Mongolia has been largely undiscovered by tourism for a long time. Today, this remote Asian country attracts an increasing number of visitors coming here to enjoy the wide-open landscapes and pristine nature of Mongolia, or to follow the track of the late great Mongolian conqueror, Genghis Khan.
Horselover's paradise. There are more horses than people living in the nomadic Mongolia. Horse riding and Mongolians are fitted together by the long history of their nomadic lifestyle. Today horse riding is also the most popular sport of Mongolia. Therefore, if you know how to ride, there is no better way to explore Mongolia than on horseback, following the path of the legendary Genghis Khan. For this purpose there are services available for horse riding tours in Mongolia. In addition to horse riding, also hiking, fishing, hunting and biking are popular outdoor activities available in Mongolia.
How to get there. If you want to get flights to Mongolia, you should book a flight to Ulaanbaatar, the capital. The only international airport of Mongolia is located in Ulaanbaatar, and also the international railway line, the Siberian Railway starts here, with connections to China and Russia. Public transport in Mongolia may not follow western standards, but with patience you will be able to navigate between the major cities by train and bus.
Mongolia, the country of Genghis Khan and nomadic culture
Mongolia is a successor of the empire of famous conqueror Genghis Khan. This Asian country of nomadic traditions nestled between Russia and China offers great potential especially for nature-based tourism. In Mongolia you will encounter epic landscapes of wide open country, and see an incredible variation of different natural landscapes from snow-topped mountains to grass-covered steppe, forested hills, scenic lakes and desert. The beauty of Mongolian landscapes is strongly present also because of the peace and silence of Mongolian countryside. Once you have seen it yourself, you will find it easy to believe that Mongolia is the least densely populated country in the world.Horselover's paradise. There are more horses than people living in the nomadic Mongolia. Horse riding and Mongolians are fitted together by the long history of their nomadic lifestyle. Today horse riding is also the most popular sport of Mongolia. Therefore, if you know how to ride, there is no better way to explore Mongolia than on horseback, following the path of the legendary Genghis Khan. For this purpose there are services available for horse riding tours in Mongolia. In addition to horse riding, also hiking, fishing, hunting and biking are popular outdoor activities available in Mongolia.
Practical information for your trip to Mongolia
Mongolia has a continental climate with big daily and monthly temperature variations. This means, the weather in Mongolia is hot during the summer and extremely cold in winter. With 250 sunny days a year, Mongolia offers you enjoyable conditions for an outdoor holiday.How to get there. If you want to get flights to Mongolia, you should book a flight to Ulaanbaatar, the capital. The only international airport of Mongolia is located in Ulaanbaatar, and also the international railway line, the Siberian Railway starts here, with connections to China and Russia. Public transport in Mongolia may not follow western standards, but with patience you will be able to navigate between the major cities by train and bus.
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Since most distances in Mongolia are very long, trips may take several hours or even days, and as most roads are not paved, ride on a Mongolian bus may be a bumpy experience. Traffic in Mongolia is right handed.
Safety. Mongolia is generally a quite safe country for visitors. Pickpocketing is not uncommon in Mongolia and traffic accidents do happen, but otherwise there are not much to be afraid of. Most Mongolians speak Khalkha Mongol and use Cyrillic alphabet, which means reading road signs in Mongolia might cause problems for western people. Most popular shopping items in Mongolia are affordable cashmere products and vodka.
