welcome to Mongolia – meet eagle hunters, ancient empires echo in sacred valleys, and a fierce nomadic spirit
Mongolia is a landlocked country in East-Central Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south. Known as the “Land of the Eternal Blue Sky,” Mongolia boasts more than 250 sunny days a year. It is the birthplace of Genghis Khan, whose Mongol Empire once ruled the largest contiguous land territory in history. Today, Mongolia is a land of wide-open spaces, rich traditions, and a deep nomadic heritage.
Unique and Fascinating Facts About Mongolia
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🐎 Mongolia has more horses than people — and horses are still central to daily nomadic life.
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⛺ Around 30% of the population lives in gers (traditional felt tents), especially outside of Ulaanbaatar.
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🏜️ The Gobi Desert is the largest desert in Asia and one of the best places in the world for dinosaur fossils.
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🎯 The Naadam Festival celebrates the “three manly games”: wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
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👑 Genghis Khan (Chinggis Khaan) is revered as a national hero and unifier of Mongolian tribes.
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🌲 Mongolia’s north is lush and forested, while the south is arid and rocky.
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🐫 You can spot two-humped Bactrian camels, snow leopards, and wild Przewalski’s horses here.
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🏕️ Wild camping is legal and welcomed across most of the country’s untamed lands.
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📿 Buddhism and Shamanism are widely practiced and deeply woven into daily life.
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🦅 The Kazakh eagle hunters of western Mongolia are world-famous for their falconry skills.
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🏔️ Mongolia is also home to Altai Mountains, sacred lakes, and vast alpine forests.
Best Places to Visit in Mongolia
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📍 Ulaanbaatar – Mongolia’s capital and cultural hub
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📍 Gobi Desert – A land of dunes, cliffs, and ancient fossils.
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📍 Khövsgöl Lake – Mongolia’s “Blue Pearl,” a pristine alpine lake.
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📍 Orkhon Valley – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and ancient cradle of Mongolian civilization.
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📍 Terelj National Park – Rock formations, monasteries, and nomadic life close to Ulaanbaatar.
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📍 Karakorum – The former capital of the Mongol Empire.
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📍 Altai Tavan Bogd National Park – Rugged mountains and ancient petroglyphs.
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📍 Hustai National Park – Home of the wild Przewalski’s horse.
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📍 Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley) – A deep gorge in the Gobi, known for ice in summer.
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📍 Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake & Khorgo Volcano – Volcanic terrain meets tranquil lake life.
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📍 Bayan-Ölgii – Home to the Kazakh eagle hunters and western Mongolia’s cultural blend.
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