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Mongolia’s wild plains - empty but for the intermittent yurts, mystifying temples and horses galloping forcefully across them – are the defining (and iconic) image of this well educated and fast modernizing country. Take the time to explore thoroughly, however, and you can’t fail to grasp an underlying spiritualism, potent amongst the mountains and deserts, reindeer packs and icy canyons.
In capital Ulaanbaatar – still the only city of any note – you’ll find an almost Chinese big-city vibe, with hectic traffic, messy nightlife and the internet spreading through the city like a virus. It’s the absolute antithesis of the slow-paced life on the plains, but still more than justifies a trip, as home to an expansive and informative collection of museums and Gandan Khiid: a towered, pagoda clad monastery with reams and reams of gently spinning golden prayer wheels.
Back in the countryside, Mongolia is something of an adventure lover’s paradise. Destinations like Dundgov thrive on ecotourism ventures, rock climbing and camel trekking. Arkhangai region is the place to be for ‘out on your own’ camping, as well as scenic hiking and astonishing open-air fishing, while in the Darkhad Depression you can trek to the heart of reindeer country and visit their colossal herding camps. Then, of course, there’s that horse ride along the Steppes, perhaps the definitive Mongolian experience.
If you’d rather just look at the wilderness than find yourself in the heart of it, you can hang out in gers (symbolic white felt tents) eating mutton (which seems to be the defacto national dish), and sipping fermented mares milk or salty tea. Then there’s always Gurvan Saikhan National Park, where the fossil-filled desert meets towering icy canyons, and you can enjoy the best of both.
Following in the footsteps of Genghis Khan and exploring the vast expanses of astonishing Mongolian countryside is a lifetime ambition for many, and the sheer variety of countryside on offer makes it a truly special experience. From abandoned old monasteries to outdoor wrestling matches, mixed with endless plains and camping under the stars, every day here can be a memorable one.
In capital Ulaanbaatar – still the only city of any note – you’ll find an almost Chinese big-city vibe, with hectic traffic, messy nightlife and the internet spreading through the city like a virus. It’s the absolute antithesis of the slow-paced life on the plains, but still more than justifies a trip, as home to an expansive and informative collection of museums and Gandan Khiid: a towered, pagoda clad monastery with reams and reams of gently spinning golden prayer wheels.
Back in the countryside, Mongolia is something of an adventure lover’s paradise. Destinations like Dundgov thrive on ecotourism ventures, rock climbing and camel trekking. Arkhangai region is the place to be for ‘out on your own’ camping, as well as scenic hiking and astonishing open-air fishing, while in the Darkhad Depression you can trek to the heart of reindeer country and visit their colossal herding camps. Then, of course, there’s that horse ride along the Steppes, perhaps the definitive Mongolian experience.
If you’d rather just look at the wilderness than find yourself in the heart of it, you can hang out in gers (symbolic white felt tents) eating mutton (which seems to be the defacto national dish), and sipping fermented mares milk or salty tea. Then there’s always Gurvan Saikhan National Park, where the fossil-filled desert meets towering icy canyons, and you can enjoy the best of both.
Following in the footsteps of Genghis Khan and exploring the vast expanses of astonishing Mongolian countryside is a lifetime ambition for many, and the sheer variety of countryside on offer makes it a truly special experience. From abandoned old monasteries to outdoor wrestling matches, mixed with endless plains and camping under the stars, every day here can be a memorable one.