mongolia is an extraordinary destination
where travelers can see the traditions
of the past still practice today on the
country's vast step
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mongolia's nomadic culture is famous
visitors can sleep in a traditional gear
tent help round up the sheep ride horses
and simply get back to nature
you'll find spectacular countryside
rugged mountains clear lakes and
abundant wildlife it's this true
wilderness experience that many people
find so appealing
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watch a horse race cheer on wrestlers
and archers listen to famous throat
singing and devour a delicious mongolian
barbecue the whole community is involved
in these traditional nadam celebrations
of all the experiences you're likely to
have in mongolia the most memorable will
be your visit to gares from the outside
guess look like simple tents but step
inside and you'll be surprised by the
amount of furnishings and modern
appliances a nomadic family can have
mongolians have been traversing their
country on horseback for thousands of
years and it's also a popular activity
for visitors
the gobi desert is a spectacular expanse
with two humped camels to ride dinosaur
boneyards to explore and towering sand
dunes that whistle when raked by high
winds
it may sound cliched but the truth is
you won't find a more hospitable people
than the mongols the further from the
city the more welcoming the reception
high season runs june through august you
can travel comfortably in may and
september but be aware some gear camps
may be closed
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travel costs in mongolia can range from
less than 50 us dollars a day if you
enjoy countryside camping and a meal at
a simple restaurant to over 140 a day
for a top-end hotel and a horse trek
with a professional outfitter
mongolia's provincial capitals are
accessible by bus although most visitors
hire a guide and driver for countryside
tours
with its vast and varied scenery a
hospitable nomadic culture the
spectacular nadam festival and the
legacy of the great conqueror genghis
khan rough and ready mongolia is utterly
unique and remains one of the world's
last great adventure destinations
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