Summer colors on Mongolian horse hooves

It is not only the homeland of the great military man Genghis Khan, but also possesses wild beauty with vast grasslands, horses charging through the wind and rain, or leisurely riding camels in the Gobi desert... all creating a mysterious nomadic picture.

Mongolia is a vast steppe located in the middle of the vast Gobi Desert, along with the majestic Western Mountains, where the nomadic culture of the people began over 2,000 years of history. Exploring Mongolia will bring you many interesting things when you are immersed in majestic nature, let your soul follow the free birds, or roam on horseback to experience the nomadic life of the people here.

Capital Ulaanbaatar - where heroic history is recreated

Vast steppes, horses on the grasslands, nomadic habits and conquests are the characteristics associated with the glorious feats of Genghis Khan. Coming to Ulaanbaatar, you will learn more about the process of formation and development of the country from the beginning until now. Learning about history is the first step to understanding more about the culture and life of the Mongolian people.

Statue of Genghis Khan on horseback - Photo: Shutter Stock

The capital Ulaanbaatar is located in a valley at an altitude of about 1,300 m and is surrounded by 4 sacred mountains, creating a wonderful landscape. This is not only the political and economic center of Mongolia but also home to many famous museums (National History Museum, Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts, Bogd Khaan Winter Palace), magnificent monasteries (Choijin Lama, Gandan Khiid), or the majestic Sukhbaatar Square of more than 3 hectares. And especially, don't forget to admire Tsonjin Boldog - a giant statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, weighing 250 tons... to learn more about the unique culture, heroic history, as well as the conquests of ancient Mongolian cavalry.

Ride on horseback, transform into a nomad

Gorkhi Terelj National Park is a famous tourist destination located closest to the capital Ulaanbaatar, attracting many visitors because of its pristine natural scenery untouched by human hands. This place with fresh air is very suitable for outdoor activities. You can walk to admire the unique Turtle rock, and look far away to see the green mountains. In addition, Gorkhi Terelj also has many beautiful sceneries such as the clear blue Khargiin Khar lake, Yetii hot spring, Old Man Reading Book rock, Terelj monastery...

Horseback riding in the valley - Photo: Shutter Stock

In particular, when coming to Gorkhi Terelj National Park, you can also experience horseback riding and archery on the vast steppe, almost isolated from the outside world, which is a completely new feeling. You have never seen such a beautiful picture. The tall pine forests on the mountainside blend with the clear sky with floating clouds, creating a perfect backdrop, highlighting the wildflowers below the valley. Sitting on the horse's back, you will see the whole valley like a colorful "harmony".

Experience being a nomad at a Ger tent in Mongolia - Photo: Shutter Stock

In addition, when you come here, you will not forget spending a night sleeping in Ger tents (or Yurt) - the traditional nomadic housing of the Mongolians. The white tents look simple, but inside they are fully equipped like a motel. The hospitable people will welcome you in Mongolian and invite you to enjoy specialties such as: Suutei tsai (milk tea), or Airag - a fragrant fermented drink of horse milk with a unique flavor and very good for health... In addition, the dishes are mostly made from lamb, goat meat... processed into many delicious dishes, providing full nutrition.

Camel ride across the sand dunes of the Gobi Desert

Amidst the vast green of the steppe, Mongolia is still "burning" with the barren Gobi desert. But that wildness is favored by nature with a magnificent landscape. The Gobi desert embraces giant sand dunes, beautiful oases and rocky mountains, creating a vivid natural picture, captivating many free-roaming footsteps on the legendary "silk road".

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The car will take you into the desert land. A blue sky opens up right before your eyes with the beautiful Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes stretching 80 km, surrounded by streams, hills, willow trees and bushes... Here, you will discover the unique nomadic lifestyle, learn about camel farming, dine with local dishes in the Ger hut... Then there is the activity of riding a camel across the sand dunes, enjoying the "natural wonders" in the desert, watching the sunset blending with the green steppe painting to create an extremely "magical" scene. And especially, you will be excited on this journey to sleep in a traditional Ger hut, feeling the cold at night in the middle of the magical vast sand desert.

According to Laborer