Mongolia offers a diverse range of tourism activities and experiences that cater to different interests and preferences. Here are some of the most popular types of tourism in Mongolia:

Amarbayasgalant Khiid was built between 1727 and 1737 by the Manchu emperor Yongzheng, and dedicated to the great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor Zanabazar, whose mummified body was moved here in 1779. The design references Manchu style, down to the inscriptions, symmetrical layout, imperial colour scheme and roof guardians on every roof corner. Despite extensive restoration […]

Visit the Zaisan Memorial Another must-visit destination is the Zaisan Memorial. This iconic landmark will give you a unique opportunity to get lost in panoramic views of the city.  The Zaisan Memorial was constructed in the 1970s to commemorate the soldiers of World War II and to honor the friendship between Mongolia and the Soviet Union. […]

A ger or yurt is a traditional Mongolian dwelling that has been used on the Central Asian steppe for thousands of years. Larger, more durable, and sturdier than a tent, a ger is nevertheless still portable and relatively easy to set up. Nomads have used yurts as shelters for generations, keeping them well protected from […]

What to Expect in Mongolia  Mongolia is a rugged adventure travel destination no matter which way you tackle it. Most of the roads are unpaved and pot-holed while the environment ping-pongs from scorching hot to freezing cold.  You’ll most likely spend your nights camping in the remote wilderness or sleeping on a very thin “mattress” […]

During the Nauryz holiday, large and small cities, villages become festival centers, felt yurts – traditional nomad houses are erected in city centers and rich Dastarkhan (table) is laid down in each of them. Same as each family make their own table and welcome any visitors to serve with Nauryz Kozhe (main meal of the […]

Mongolian Government announced 2023-2024 as the “Visit to Mongolia” year. As part of the initiative, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the Mongolian Council of Tourism Professional Associations are organizing the “Tourism Week” event from February 26 to March 3. People in the tourism sector planned to hold a general conference of the tourism […]

Prime Minister of Mongolia Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai made remarks at the Launching Ceremony of the Mongolian National Brand “GoMongolia” on December 30, 2023.  At the onset of the speech, Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene said, “In the passing year of 2023, under the policy to foster tourism, Mongolia successfully implemented liberalization in the air transport sector, establishing 155 […]

Ulaanbaatar is a city that underwent rapid modernization in the 20th century and is home to more than half of Mongolia’s population. It is a city with a rich history and is very popular. Moreover, there are interesting facts about it that remain relatively unknown. Let’s discover together five surprising facts about Ulaanbaatar! The coldest […]

What You Should Know Before Visiting Mongolia During the Naadam Festival Naadam, also called the “Three Manly Games Festival,” is an ancient Mongolian celebration that is still observed today. As noted in The Secret History of the Mongols from the 13th century, the festival originally took place in the month of Khuran, which corresponds to […]