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Having lived here for more than ten years I can tell you the good, bad, beautiful and ugly. A no-punches-pulled guide to help you make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime trip . . .
Travel to Mongolia
Mongolia travel is easy! Mongolia opened its’ doors to the outside world in the 1990s. You can fly direct from many Western and Asian countries or travel here on the trans-Siberian.
If you prefer a more adventurous route, try the Mongol Rally—an eight thousand kilometer journey from London to Ulan Bator.
Once here you will find one of the last nomadic bastions on earth—a vast land of endless Steppe and the great Gobi desert.
Mix in a million nomads, extinct volcanoes, dinosaur graveyards and mystic shamans and you know you will have the time of your life!
This site overflows with Mongolia travel advice, including . . .
- Mongolia Travel Tips—Essential Mongolian travel advice. Discover how to get around Ulan Bator and the Gobi desert. Learn a little Mongolian to help you get by.
- Mongolia Tours—Learn about what you can see and do here—for example: fishing, hiking and camel treks. Download free brochures and discover which tour companies I recommend . . .
- Mongolia Pictures —Nothing beats a picture. Here you will find pictures of Ulan Bator, the Mongolian people, and top Mongolia travel destinations.
- Map of Mongolia —Don’t leave home without a map! Mongolia travel will be a nightmare without one! Discover which maps I recommend and why.
- Inner and outer Mongolia—What’s the difference? Put yourself one step ahead of your friends and learn something they don’t know . . .
- Ulan Bator—A self-contained guide which includes a list of top things to do and see. You’ll kick yourself if you come without reading this page!
- The Gobi Desert —The world’s greatest desert. Learn about Gobi desert plants and dinosaur graveyards. Discover the best places to stay . . . But beware of the Mongolian Death Worm!
- The Mongolian Steppe—Mongolia has huge areas of pristine wilderness and forms part of the world’s largest steppe zone. The steppe also includes many lakes and rivers. An angler’s paradise—Mongolia is home to several unique species of fish.
- Mongolian People —Mongolian nomads are the friendliest people on earth. Learn more about a diverse and ancient people. Find out how you can enjoy the greatest home stay experience in the world.
- The Mongol Empire—The greatest empire the world has yet seen—conquered on horseback by an army of nomads.
- Genghis Khan—Founder of the Mongolian empire. A nomad empire leaves no ruins. Instead, you can view the same unchanged natural vistas Genghis Khan did. Visit his birthplace and the stunning site of his coronation . . .
- Mongolian culture—Discover how to make a ger and listen to khoomei singing—songs in which the singer produces two notes at the same time. See the amazing variety of Mongolian clothing and learn about Mongolian festivals.
- Mongolian food—Modern Mongolian food has nothing do with Mongolian barbecue. Learn how the nomads really cook their food--sometimes from the inside out!
BUT wait! I could write for a long time . . . instead I should just show you:
But take care . . .
Dangers lurk in every country. Ensure a safe trip by reading my safety advice . . .
On this site you will learn how to spot a conman a mile away and how to catch a taxi without paying over-the-odds. I will also alert you to other hidden dangers—such as open manholes and exposed live wires.
I will give tips on choosing suitable transport for steppe or desert trips. You will also find advice on how to prepare for a breakdown and what to do in an emergency.
Mongolia travel tips you will find nowhere else!
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| Mongolia Blog The Mongolia Blog provides constant updates on the most current Mongolia travel advice. |
| Outer Mongolia Guide: the Gobi desert, steppe, weather, mongolia tours A virtual tour through Outer Mongolia. Visit the Mongolian steppe and meet Mongolian nomads. Travel here via the Mongol Rally or trans-Siberian line. |
| Inner Mongolia Guide Inner Mongolia is home to both nomads and the Great Wall--which was supposed to keep them out. It offers the traveler a rare glimpse into both Chinese and Mongolian culture . . . |
| Map of Mongolia Visiting Mongolia? I strongly recommend that you obtain a map of Mongolia -- and a good map of Ulan Bator -- BEFORE you arrive . . . |
| How to travel to Mongolia Whether you want to travel to Mongolia business class or in an ice-cream van--this page is for you . . . |
| Gobi Desert Travel Tips The Gobi desert is a universe of landscapes. Dinosaur bones, animals, plants, and nomads await you. But beware of the Mongolian Death Worm! |
| Mongolia pictures: Mongolian photos of snow leopards, the Great Wall, the Gobi Mongolia pictures takes you on a virtual tour. See pictures of Mongolia, gers, volcanos, blue sky, floods, two-humped camels, Ulan Bator and more. |
| Meet the Mongolian people . . . The Mongolian people are the friendliest on earth! Click here to learn more about Mongolian nomads, Mongolian women and a host of modern Mongols. |
| Mongolia Facts: fun facts about Mongolia, camel facts, snow leopard facts. Mongolia facts and travel information to add some fun to your tour. Check out Great Wall of China facts. PLUS amazing Mongolian animal facts. |
| Ulan Bator: Guide to the Capital of Mongolia Learn all about Ulan Bator, the coldest capital in the world. Discover the best Mongolian hotels, the best Mongolian restaurants, and more! |
| Which Capital of Mongolia Learn about the capital of Mongolia: Ulan Bator, Hohhot, Ulan Ude and Genghis Khan's ancient capital - Karakorum. |
| Mongolia Travel Guide Sitemap Before you tour Mongolia use the Mongolian Travel Guide Sitemap to learn more about your destination. |
| Map of Gobi desert: a Gobi desert map for tourists. Detailed tourist map of Gobi desert. The map key contains photos of Gobi attractions. Learn where to find Gobi bears, two-humped camels and Gobi landmarks. |
