However, some can only choose several experiences, and with that in mind, we wanted to give you a list of the most interesting ones you cannot miss in Mongolia. Let's have a look:
Stroll Through the Streets of Ulaanbaatar
When you go to Mongolia hoping to learn about the Mongolian people, you cannot miss the capital of the country – Ulaanbaatar. It’s where most of the country lives and where most of the culture unravels.
The city is huge and filled to the brim with monuments, museums, Buddhist temples, and so much more. The town even has a ger district!
UB Night
Stay with a Mongolian Family in a Ger
Most of the Mongolians that don’t live in the country’s capital still live partly nomadic lives as their ancestors did.
You might think that this means they live without any modern amenities, but the reality is that nomadic Mongolians have found ways to fuse modern conveniences and their traditional ways of living. If you decide to stay with a Mongolian family, you can experience this magnificent way of life for yourself. It's certainly an unforgettable experience for anyone hoping to experience the Mongolia of old.
Mongolian Ger (Yurt)
Ride a Camel in Gobi Desert
No true lover of Mongolia should ever neglect to visit the Gobi Desert. If you want to visit the countryside, you cannot miss a major and important part of it – the massive Gobi Desert.
For those who are not aware, Gobi is a unique desert, the likes of which cannot be found anywhere else. It’s the only place that has the magnificent cliffs of Bayanzag and countless dunes that look as if a painter had made them eons ago. And you get to see all of it on the back of a camel!
Camel Riding Tour
Sleep in Manzushir Monastery
Even though more than a third of Mongolians are atheists today, Buddhism is still predominant and very respected, as it has many ties to the country’s long history.
One of the many places where Buddhist monks practice their religion is the Manjushri Monastery. It's no more beautiful than all the other monasteries in the country, but it is one where you get to stay for a night! If you're looking for a night of zen and contemplation before you continue your visit to the famous Bogd Khan National Park, then you need to head over to this gorgeous monastery.
There Is So Much More to Experience
Not even ten thousand words would be enough to describe everything that you should see and do in Mongolia, but we can still add a few more experiences you should at least consider:
- Visit the oldest monastery in Mongolia – Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Visit the National History Museum and learn about the long and rich Mongolian history
- Ride a horse through the vast green fields of the Mongolian countryside
- Hike through the awe-inspiring Yol Valley
- Witness the magnificence of the Naadam Festival
- Explore the ancient Kharkhorin
- Taste the delicious local brew called Airag
- Experience the warmth of the sun next to Khuvsgul Lake
- Go skiing in the Altai Mountains
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