2024 Mongolia Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in December)
Popular Attractions
Sukhbaatar Square
Gorkhi Terelj National Park
Gandantegchinlen Monastery
Conquering Mongolia: A Legendary Adventure
#chinatrip
My Mongolian escapade was truly epic! I felt inspired meeting the Great Genghis Khan's legacy, and even got to tame an eagle - a thrilling experience! But the pièce de résistance was my sunrise run at the breathtaking Juulchin Tereji Resort in Tereji National Park. As the morning sun rose over the rolling hills, I felt invigorated and connected to nature. The vast, untouched landscapes and warm hospitality left me in awe. Mongolia, you have stolen my heart! From the majestic eagles to the endless steppes, every moment was a testament to the country's untamed beauty and rich history. I'll be back to conquer more of your wonders!
Zaclin29
"Exploring the Untamed Beauty of Mongolia
#Mongoliatrip Mongolia, a land of vast steppes, rugged mountains, and nomadic traditions, beckons adventurers with its untamed beauty and rich cultural heritage. From the majestic expanse of the Gobi Desert to the serene shores of Lake Khövsgöl, every corner of this enchanting country offers a glimpse into a way of life that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
Join me as we traverse the sweeping grasslands on horseback, camp beneath the starlit skies, and immerse ourselves in the timeless customs of the Mongolian people. From the bustling capital of Ulaanbaatar to the remote wilderness of the countryside, Mongolia promises an unforgettable journey filled with discovery, wonder, and a deep connection to the natural world.
So, dust off your travel boots, pack your sense of adventure, and let's embark on a voyage to the heart of Mongolia, where the spirit of the nomads still roams free. Welcome to the land of endless horizons and boundless possibilities. Welcome to Mongolia. 🐎🏔️ #MongoliaExpedition #NomadicJourney #WildernessAdventure
Aaron Loo
Mongolia - Yes, that’s real
The blue sky 🌅☀️and green plains are so vivid that friends thought that some of my pictures were the PC wallpaper we all grew up with. #timetotravel
If you want to enjoy world-class nature experiences and vistas, fly up to Ulaanbator and get yourself to the countryside, where people still live part time in beautiful traditional yurts or gers, now with modern comforts.
Khmetters
22-day trip to Mongolia 😊
Time: July 8th - 29th
D1, go to Mongolia.
D2, arrive in Ulaanbaatar (accommodation: hotel)
D3, hiking D1 Ulaanbaatar-Ulgii-Ashet.
Fly to Ulgii from Ulaanbaatar. Meet with the local guide and head to the small village of Bohmoron Nogoonuur near the large freshwater lake Ashit. Stay in tents.
D4, hiking D2 from Ashite Lake to Kobudo (6-7 hours), 1450 meters.
D5, hiking D3 from Kuvd to Elsiin Bourag (4-5 hours, 1560 meters, elevation gain of 100 meters)
D6, hiking D4 Elsin Bourag - Shaasgay Nuur (4-5 hours, 1715 meters, 100↑)
D7, Hiking D5 Shaazgay Nuur - Goojuuriin Khurkheree Waterfall (5-6 hours, 1970 meters, 260m ascent)
D8, hiking D6 Goojuuriin - Oolon Nuur - 108 lakes (6-7 hours, 2490 meters, 420 meters ↑), overnight in the Oolon Nuur valley with 101 lakes.
D9, hiking D7 Kharkhira (6h, 2965m, 470m ↑)
D10, hiking D8 Kharkhira peak 4037m (6-7h, 2965m, 1000↑↓)
Today we stay at the campsite. If you wish, you can join the one-day tour to Kharkhira Peak (4037m) that we have already seen on the second day of the trip.
D11 and hiking D9 cross to the other side of the mountain (6h, 2000m, 1000↓).
D12, hike back to Wulangumu on D10.
Today we arrived at the end of the plateau, passed through the desert area again, and then drove to Ulan Gudmu. (Accommodation: hotel)
D13, hiking on D11 reserved for contingency such as flight cancellation, etc. (Accommodation: hotel)
D14, return to Ulaanbaatar.
D15, Ulaanbaatar - Khogno Khan, also known as "Little Gobi" or "Central Gobi". The large and wide sand dunes are picturesque, surrounded by granite cliffs. (Accommodation: Mongolian yurt)
D16, Khogno Khaan - Overnight stay with nomadic family at Eerhun Waterfall.
D17, free activity day at Eerhun Waterfall, overnight stay with nomadic families.
D18, Khar Khorin Waterfall - Erenhot
D19, Khar Khorin - Ugii Lake, the last stop of the Mongolian exploration journey.
D20, Ugii Lake - Khustai National Park
D21, return to Ulaanbaatar.
D22, take a flight back home
The best time to visit Mongolia is during the Mongolian summer, from the mid of June till last week of August.
This is the safest time of the year to travel to Mongolia in terms of weather, sunny days throughout Mongolia and sufficient rainfall to make the steppes lush and green.
June and September are both very pleasant times to visit Mongolia. September, autumn is enjoyable, colorful, not hot, and not cold. Nomads have plenty of dairy products and are busy processing milk and preparing for winter. Beautiful countryside of Mongolia is even more beautiful and picturesque with the autumn colors.
#wintergetaway
Erdenesuren Sharkhuu
Gers have been a distinctive feature of life in Central Asia for at least three thousand years. A Ger is our traditional round shaped dwelling that has been used since the Mongols started nomadic life with animal husbandry. In essence – it’s their home. Ger is portable, easily assembled and disassembled, and the most natural dwelling on earth. A ger consists of felt covers, wooden columns, and a round window at the top, thin wooden poles and floor, wall (wooden lattice attached together with animal hide, ropes) and ropes. Most of ger materials are made of animals like felt- sheep wool, ropes- camel or sheep wool, horse or yak’s tail, and of course wood. You can visit the ger camp in Mongolia it calls billion stars hotel 😊
#triplocal #awesomepic
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Angela Z
#triplocal
Sometimes all you need is a great friend and thirst for adventure.
A good friend listens to your adventures. Your best friend makes them with you. I love to create memories with my friends.
someone said: "A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles”
#triplocal #friendpics #fun
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Angela Z
Mongolian grand canyon 😊
The rocky formations of Tsagaan Suvarga, "White stupa", are located in the Southeast of the sum Ölziit, on the Southern border of the province of Dundgovi. These rocky formations eroded by the wind look like a ruined city if you observe them from a certain distance (85 kilometres, 52,82 miles). They are about 60 metres (196,85 feet) high and 400 metres (1312,34 feet) long.
#triplocal #awesomepic
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Angela Z
Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the Duut Mankhan (Singing Dunes – from the sound they make when the sand is moved by the wind), they are up to 300m high, 12km wide and about 100km long. The largest dunes are at the northwestern corner of the range. From afar the dunes look painted on the south horizon in front of those gorgeous granite mountains. Only here, you can see camels, It has two humps on its back.
#awesomepic #instagramworthydestinations #unforgettableexperiences #sand #camel #triplocal
Mongolia, a nation bordered by China and Russia, is known for vast, rugged expanses and nomadic culture. This is one of the Mongolian beautiful Khar Lake (black lake) is located in the Zavkhan province in western Mongolia. Khar Lake occupies a dale in the Khangai Mountains to the East from the Great Lakes Depression. #awesomepic #couplestrip #lakeview #mongolia
Angela Z
A yurt in mongolia. I stayed here for two nights living with the locals. This was my most memorabel trip from 2019. So different to any other travel I done.
Asa Steinars
The worlds largest sculpture of Genghis Khan is 40 meters high!
Location: Located in the central province of Erdene Sumu 30km east of Ulaanbaatar
Generation Tianjiao, Genghis Khan, only knows the bow and shoots the big eagle. Going all the way, the number of romantic figures, still look at the present. The leader of our country once spoke highly of Genghis Khan, and the statue of Genghis Khan was a statue built to commemorate Genghis Khan. Mongolia is very respectful of Genghis Khan, and even no one nodded before Xis statue to Genghis Khan.
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The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue is the largest single metal sculpture in the world. The statue is 131 feet (40 meters) and is cast from 250 tons of pure steel.
The entire Genghis Khan statue is supported by 36 columns, marking the 36 tribes of the Mongols. The statue was cast from 250 tons of steel, and the gates of the group were lined with statues of nine generals under Genghis Khans account.
At the observation deck where Genghis Khans horses neck is located, he can indulge in the beauty around the statues.
Inside the 40-meter-high statue of Genghis Khan, it houses a restaurant, a smaller art gallery, a conference room, a larger lounge and an observation deck. Inside the museum, visitors can admire the art treasures and objects carefully selected by Mongolian artists. In the restaurant, visitors can enjoy European cuisine and Mongolian care.
Want to learn more about Genghis Khan, this is the best place to go.
Crazyman_Sun.
Travel beautifull world mmm #asiatrip
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