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Mongolia is one of the last great untouched wilderness areas on the planet. Endless steppes, the Gobi Desert with its singing dunes, nomad yurts, wild horses and nights under a light-pollution-free sky — an unrivalled adventure for those seeking the essentials.
The Gobi is one of the largest deserts in the world, alternating between rocky steppes and golden sand dunes. The Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), the singing dunes of Khongoryn Els and unique wildlife (the wild Bactrian camel) are breathtaking.
Highlights : Khongoryn Els dunes, Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, Wild Bactrian camels.
Just 80 km from Ulaanbaatar, this park offers a perfect glimpse of the nomadic way of life, with yurts, spectacular rock formations and excellent horseback riding.
Highlights : Turtle Rock (Melkhii Khad), Genghis Khan Statue (40m), Yurt stay with nomads.
A capital of contrasts between modern skyscrapers and yurt districts, with Buddhist monasteries that survived the Soviet era and an emerging arts scene.
Highlights : Gandantegchinlen Monastery, Sükhbaatar Square, National Museum of Mongolia.
A nature reserve home to the last wild Przewalski's horses in the world (Takhi), reintroduced after their extinction in the wild. A rare natural spectacle.
Highlights : Przewalski's horses (Takhi), Tuul Valley steppes.
Mongolia is affordable for local logistics, but organised tours and international flights are costly. Independent travel requires good preparation.