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Fun Activities for Your Kids on Their Trip to Mongolia

Things to do 2 min read Created on: Mar 27, 2016
Ganzo
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Fun Activities for Your Kids on Their Trip to Mongolia
Mongolia is a lesser explored country in the Central Asian continent. It is a pristine picturesque natural setting that has very little human presence and is one of the best places for you and your children to get away from the bustling metropolitan.

When you think of Mongolia, the thought that generally occurs to your mind is that of long hikes and wilderness, however, trips could be very educational and supplemental to a child’s education and growth. Here are some of the few things that you could plan out with your kids to have a fun, holistic experience.

The dinosaur trail

Bayanzag / Rich saxaul @Bulgan

The Gobi desert is one of the largest and driest deserts on the planet. It is one of the largest areas of desert land on the continent that holds some of the most ancient treasures. The desert is renowned for dinosaur fossils across the land stretch. You could plan a day of rediscovering the great reptilian giants that once roamed the lands unattended in their magnificent glory. The Bayanzang Flaming Cliffs is one of the places that you could visit with a guide to take you back in time.

The mini-horse trail

Mongolia is one of the countries that have a huge horse population, as the Mongolian culture has always been extremely fond of horses ever since the early part of the previous millennium.

The Mongolian culture is highly dependent on horses for travel and living. Mongols as a tribe have always been known for their equestrian capabilities too. The ride across the Steppe in Mongolia is one of the most rewarding experiences. It is one of the best places that your child can get in touch with their wild side. There are options for you to hire a guide that will teach you the basics to ride a horse. This could be a fun activity for your kids.

Camping

Camping in Mongolia is a whole other experience.

The open plains of the country allow your child to experience a terrain that is unavailable in any other part of the world. You could camp out in the open plains, light up a campfire a forage for local food off the land with the help of the guide. This will enable a receptive outlook for your child towards foreign cultures. This will be a thoroughly enabling experience for your children.

History lessons

Genghis Khan has remained synonymous with the land of Mongolia. The feared warlord turned conqueror is one of the most awe-inspiring figures in history. Here’s a chance to allow your child to explore his historic side outside the classroom by planning a trip to the 131-foot high monument on the banks of the Tuul river. With the help of a guide, this could be one of the most informative history lessons about the man who conquered the largest land empire in the world. the world.

Chinggis Khaan Statue @Tsonjin Boldog
 

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