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Gobi Desert

Things to do in Mongolia

The ‘Land of Blue Sky’, Mongolia is one of Asia’s last untouched wildernesses and home to the vast Gobi Desert. A trip into this arid landscape is one of the country's most rewarding things to do with a climb to the top of the Khongoryn Els dunes offering sweeping views of towering mounds of sand.

Alternatively, take a camel ride to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag, the world's largest dinosaur graveyard, or explore the striking Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Finally, spend some time with a nomadic family to experience local life and spend a night in a ger, Mongolia’s traditional accommodation.
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Ideas for experiencing Mongolia

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Mongolia, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • National Museum of Mongolian History
    Zaisan Memorial, Ulaanbaatar

    National Museum of Mongolian History

    Ulaanbaatar

    National Museum of Mongolian History

    The Museum of National History has a number of fascinating displays of traditional Mongolian clothing and weaponry, as well as exhibits charting the course of Genghis Khan's empire-building.

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  • The Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    The Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan

    Ulaanbaatar

    The Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan

    The Bogd Khaan Museum consists of a two-story winter house built for the Mongol ruler by Tsar Nicholas the Second of Russia, as well as a series of temples. Peaceful and serene, it is pleasant to wander round.

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  • The Flaming Cliffs Excursion
    Bayanzag, Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park

    The Flaming Cliffs Excursion

    The Flaming Cliffs Excursion

    At Bayanzag, it is the landscape which is most impressive — an intense evocation of Mongolia's great emptiness. Conditions and inclination permitting, you can visit Bayanzag in Mongolian fashion — on the back of a camel.

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  • Terelj National Park
    Terelj National Park, Mongolia

    Terelj National Park

    Ulaanbaatar

    Terelj National Park

    The imposing cliffs and gentle valleys of Terelj are a wilderness refuge within reach of Ulaanbaatar. The forested slopes are home to moose and brown bear; the skies are filled with the silhouettes of hunting birds; the pure headwaters of the Tuul River abound with whitefish and the Taimen, Mongolia's indigenous salmon.

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  • The Dunes of Khongoryn Els
    Khongoryn Els, Gobi Desert, Mongolia

    The Dunes of Khongoryn Els

    The Dunes of Khongoryn Els

    The range of dunes stretches as far as the eye can see — your driver will take you to the base of the formation, from where you can take photographs, and stroll among the horses and camels in the green stream-valley.

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  • Ulaanbaatar City Tour
    Gandan Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

    Ulaanbaatar City Tour

    Ulaanbaatar

    Ulaanbaatar City Tour

    The introductory city tour of Ulaanbaatar takes you through some of the principal sights of this unique city.

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  • The Eagle Canyon Excursion
    Eagle Canyon, Gobi Desert

    The Eagle Canyon Excursion

    Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park

    The Eagle Canyon Excursion

    Yolyn Am, 'The Vulture's Mouth', commonly called Eagle Canyon by travelers, is a striking gorge in the deep desert, remarkable for the micro-climate that its formation creates.

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  • Nomadic Family Visit
    Mongolian children

    Nomadic Family Visit

    Nomadic Family Visit

    Pay a visit to a family of nomads, people whose way of life has changed remarkably little over the past centuries. These people follow the traditions and practices that have been in place since before the time of Genghis Khan.

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