With that in mind, we wanted to give you the ultimate to-do list for you to spend one truly memorable summer in the beautiful country of Mongolia. The Main Things to Do in Mongolia in the Summer! Let's see what's on that to-do list:
See the sites in Ulaanbaatar
The capital of Mongolia is a vast city where the East and the West meet in a beautiful embrace. You'll find everything in Ulaanbaatar – from Western-style restaurants to traditional Mongolian ones where you can eat delicious and unique meals rarely seen outside of our country. This is just one example of how two distinct cultures and the traditional and modern are mixed in Mongolia's capital.
Start your Ulaanbaatar tour by getting to the top of Zaisan Hill for one unforgettable view of the entire city. Then move on to do the rest of the city to see all the marvels it has to offer. Finish it all with a shopping tour because Ulaanbaatar offers the most high-quality cashmere goods in the world. Check this article to see all the things you'll be able to buy.
However, remember that Ulaanbaatar should be one small part of your summer vacation because the best thing that Mongolia has to offer is nature.
Visit Naadam Festival
No summer trip to Mongolia is complete without a visit to the largest festival in Mongolia. The Naadam Festival is held every year from July 11th to July 13th, and you'll want to be there for the simple reason that it's the world's second-oldest Olympics. If not for that, then for the fact that it offers competitions in archery, wrestling, and horseback riding – which is certainly not something you'll find anywhere else and not something that should be missed.
Stay in a Ger with a Mongolian family
The summer is the right time to experience the most Mongolian thing you can – living in a ger with a Mongolian family. The traditional Mongolian tents are today a wonderful blend of modern commodities and traditional lifestyles. It's not an experience you want to miss because you'll get to experience a typical nomadic Mongolian lifestyle filled with all the joys and the work that makes life worth living. Take a look at what you can expect from this experience!
Everything Else You Should Do in Mongolia in the Summer
- Try camel trekking in the Gobi desert (don't miss the Yol Valley or the Singing Dunes of the desert!)
- Go horseback riding with a small group through the vast open plains of the interior
- Visit the Statue of Chinggis Khan and the Terelj National Park (don't forget to enjoy the night sky while in the park!)
- Take up a cooking class on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar in a ger home
- Visit the Mongolian State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet for a truly ubiquitous traditional art show
- Visit the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in the 1920s
- Visit one of the many Ovoo shrines scattered throughout the wilderness and circle it three times for a safe journey
So there you have it, your ultimate summer to-do list in Mongolia! If you want to see how you can accomplish it all in one summer, feel free to contact us!
