Holiday Ideas in July: Naadam Festival, Mongolia

If you are going to visit Mongolia in July then you might want to plan your trip so that you are in Ulaan Baatar, as this is where you can see the magnificent Naadam Festival - a two day event showcasing traditional sports of the Mongolian warrior.

Horse Racing at the Naadam Festival MongoliaWrestlers at the Naadam FestivalWrestlers at the Naadam Festival, Mongolia

This is the largest and most important festival of the year and sees nomadic families from all over the country gather in the largest towns and villages for two days of traditional sports.

With a magnificent opening ceremony, this two day festival holds events such as horse racing, archery and wrestling competitions, the traditional sports of the Mongolian warrior. This is a fascinating festival to watch.

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Book a holiday to Mongolia and experience one of the most untouched destinations in Asia, most famous for its Nomadic communities. Other attractions include the Gandan Monastery in Ulaan Baatar and the golden dunes of the Gobi desert.

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