Destinations and places you must see when you travel in Mongolia
If you visit Mongolia in the summer (June to August), you can expect to see some stunning natural landscapes, experience unique cultural events, and enjoy a range of outdoor activities. Scenery Mongolia is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes, ranging from rolling hills and vast grasslands to towering mountains and sweeping deserts. During the summer…
The Golden Eagle Festival is an annual celebration of the ancient tradition of eagle hunting in Mongolia, and it takes place in the Western Mongolian province of Bayan-Ölgii. The festival typically occurs in early October and lasts for two days, attracting visitors from all over the world. During the festival, eagle hunters from across Mongolia…
Eastern Mongolia Eastern Mongolia is one of the wild and most untouched region in Mongolia. One of the main tourist attraction of Eastern Mongolia is that is A Birthplace of Genghis Khan. World’s Largest Steppe – Menen The largest flat plains of Mongolia are in the most east part of the country. The slope of the…
In Mongolia, the provinces (or Aimags) of Bayan-Ugii, Khovd, Uvs, Gobi-Altai, and Zavkhan are known as Western Mongolia. Even though it is the furthest region of the country, provinces are accessible by paved roads from Ulaanbaatar, the capital city. Western Mongolia has a long history and is also Mongolia’s most ethnically diverse region. For some,…
The Northern part of Mongolia is the most traveled destination among locals and tourists. The highlight of Northern Mongolia, an alpine region bordering the forests of Siberia, is pristine Khuvsgul Lake, known as Mongolia’s “dark blue pearl” and Darkhad valley – there are over 200 lakes surrounded by high mountains covered with forest and extensive…
The Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia is well recognized for being a unique habitat and the home of the dinosaurs. The Gobi is the nation’s most fascinating region and you are welcome to discover its secrets. This region is well-known for its distinctive natural formations and flora and fauna that are exclusive to this area.…
Geography of Central Mongolia Central Mongolia is the most popular destinations in Mongolia. It is where most visitors begin their adventures, since it’s closer to Ulaanbaatar. And many recommended tour attractions, including natural landscapes, national parks, historical sites, ancient ruins, burial monuments, monasteries, and religious sites, are found in Central Mongolia, making this region a must-see…
Altai Tavan Bogd National Park Altai Tavan Bogd national park has some of the most stunning scenery in Mongolia with towering mountains, glacier, deep lush valleys, and freshwater lakes. It sits in the westernmost region, bordering Mongolia with its two neighbours Chine and Russia. The name of the national park literally translates to “Five Saints…
Eagle Hunters and Huntress Hunting with raptors is very much an ancient tradition of the Central Asian nomadic tribes. The earliest mentions in the historic resources, Secret History of the Mongols reveals Bodonchar Munkhag, a direct ancestor of Chinggis Khaan, was abandoned by his tribe and caught a goshawk for hunting to survive from starvation.…
Ikh Nartiin Chuluu, commonly known as Ikh Nart, lies in the East Gobi, marking the northeast ending of the Gobi Desert. Ikh Nart Nature Reserve was established in 1996, covering 66000 hectares to protect a globally important population of argali sheep. As the transition area between the desert and grassland, Ikh Nart has a unique…