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Reasons To
Visit Mongolia

  • Ancient history

    The story of Genghis Khan is fascinating; from his unification of disparate Mongolian clans to the violent rampages across Asia, conquering almost half the known world.

    Ancient history

  • Dinosaurs

    Although it's difficult to believe, once Mongolia's Gobi region was an oasis of lakes, marshes and swamps which were home to a vast variety of dinosaur species. Today, fossils of these fascinating creatures are still being unearthed. Indeed its possible to visit some of these areas as well as to view some of the country's most famous finds.

    Dinosaurs

  • Festivals

    The Nadaam festival is a spectacle to behold, with local nomads attending from around the country to show off their skills in the “manly” sports horse racing, archery and wrestling. A true Mongolian custom!

    Festivals

  • Landscapes

    Mongolia is a country with a vast variety of differing landscapes. From the lush, alpine valleys found in the north around Lake Khuvsgul to the vast steppe lands at Khustai National Park along with the desolate splendour of the Gobi, Mongolia offers a variety of idyllic and stunning views.

    Landscapes

  • Local communities

    Largely a nomadic nation, traditional Mongolian communities have cantered life around tented “ger” camps, which are still home to thousands of Mongolian people today.

    Local communities

  • Monasteries & Shamanism

    It's virtually impossible to travel in Mongolia for any length of time without encountering something which relates to Mongolian spirituality. Buddhist monasteries can be found within the major towns and cities whilst cairns of stones and other offerings litter the countryside, festooned with vivid blue prayer flags.

    Monasteries & Shamanism

  • Off the beaten track

    The sheer size and vast openness of the Mongolian plains are breathtaking. The Gobi desert covers over 2 million hectares and is home to an array of wildlife and varying terrain.

    Off the beaten track

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Visit The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

The great Gobi Desert stretches across much of southern Mongolia and its border with neighbouring China, and ranges from the towering sand dunes at Khongoryn Els to more forgiving terrain home to ibex, camel and the rare Gobi bear.

Temperature and Precipitation

The Gobi Desert climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Precipitation (mm)011261228196310
Temperature (°C)-7-35152328292721132-5

Daylight, Sunshine and UV

The Gobi Desert sunshine data provided by Weather2Travel.com
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sunshine hours88891010999877
Daylight hours9101213151515141211109
UV Index1246891086321

UV Index and what it means

The ultraviolet index is a measure of the risk of skin damage due to exposure to the sun. Be aware that the potential damage caused by the sun varies from person to person as well as by time of day, altitude and several other factors. We recommend contacting your GP for further advice.

0-2

Wear sunglasses on bright days; use sunscreen if there is snow on the ground (which reflects UV radiation) or if you have particularly fair skin.

3-5

Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with clothing and a hat, and seek shade around midday when the sun is most intense.

6-7

Wear sunglasses and use sunscreen having SPF 15 or higher, cover the body with sun protective clothing and a wide-brim hat, and reduce time in the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon.

8-10

Wear sunscreen, a shirt, sunglasses and a hat. Do not stay out in the sun for too long.

11+

Take all precautions, including: wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, cover the body with a long-sleeved shirt and trousers, wear a very broad hat, and avoid the sun from two hours before to three hours after solar noon.

Climate data provided by Weather2Travel.com

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