The Great Mongolian Empire- Complete Travel Guide 2022
The Great Mongolian Empire- Complete Travel Guide 2022
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Informations
Mongolia (Ex Mongolian Empire) is a landlocked country in East Asia. Its area is roughly equivalent with the historical territory of Outer Mongolia, which is sometimes used to refer to the current state. It is situated between Russia to the north and China to the south, where it neighbours the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
When to visit: The best months to visit Mongolia are July and August.
Language: The official language is Mongolian.
Currency: Mongolian Tugrik (MNT) aprox. 1$= 2,847 MNT 1€=3,472 MNT
Food Prices: Meal in a cheap restaurant=3,5 USD, Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant=20 USD
You can find more information about the visa here.
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Things to do
Gorkhi Terelj National Park
Not far from Ulaanbaatar in northern Mongolia is the Gorchi Tereldsch National Park. 1993 saw the park’s designation. The settlement of Terenj lies to the south of the park and is connected to Ulaanbaatar, the capital, via an asphalt road. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is a hidden gem among Mongolia’s expansive landscapes that is just waiting to be explored. Discovering unusual landscapes, coming across untamed wildlife, and experiencing traditional nomadic life are just a few of the delights this jewel has to offer. So come along on a tour that will never be forgotten as we reveal the mysteries of this stunning park.
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Gandan Monastery
The most significant monastery in Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar, is the Gandan Monastery. It is situated west of the city center atop a hill. Founded in 1727, the Gandan Monastery suffered significant damage, including the destruction of numerous buildings, during the Stalinist terror in Mongolia in 1937. The monastery is once again home to almost 600 monks.
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Statue of Genghis Khan
The statue depicts him holding the crop in his right hand while perched atop a horse. The Mongols’ first great Khan, Genghis Khan, united the Mongol Empire and subjugated most of Asia. With a height more than double that of the previous record holder, a statue in Uruguay, it is currently the highest equestrian statue in the world. The monument, which weighs over 250 tons of stainless steel, was unveiled on September 26, 2008. It is estimated that the building expenses came to about 4.1 million US dollars. Souvenir shops and restaurants are located in the base building. From there, guests can access the horse’s back between the rider’s knees via an elevator.
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Sukhbaatar Square
Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is centered around Sükhbaatar Square. for his death in 1923, the square was named for the revolutionary hero of Mongolia, Damdin Sükhbaatar. In honor of Genghis Khan, who is regarded as Mongolia’s founding father, the square was renamed Chinggis Square in 2013, but the previous name was reinstated in 2016. A huge colonnade monument honoring Genghis Khan, Ögedei Khan, and Kublai Khan dominates the plaza’s north face right in front of the Saaral Ordon (Government Palace). In the center of the plaza is an equestrian statue of Damdin Sükhbaatar.
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The Winter Palace
The Bogd Khan Winter Palace is located on a route leading to Zaisan, south of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. There are six temples in the complex. A large portion of the Bogd Khan’s belongings are on show, including his bed and throne, his collection of artwork and plush animals, his elaborately adorned ceremonial ger, and a pair of boots that the Russian Tsar Nicholas II gave to the Khan.
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Choijin Lama Temple Museum
In the heart of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, is the Choidschin Lama Temple Museum, a former monastery and Tibetan Buddhist temple complex. A much extensive collection of Cham dancing masks is part of the assets. Between 1904 and 1908, more than 300 expert artisans under the direction of renowned architect Ombo constructed the church building complex for the State Choijin Luvsankhaidav’s religious project. Choijin Lama Mosque was given the first degree of protection in accordance with the Conference of the People’s Republic of China on November 13, 1941. In 1942, it was transformed into a religious museum that, with a special permit, could be visited by prominent domestic and international visitors.
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Red Waterfall Mongolian Empire
Perched on a tributary of the Orkhon River, this is one of Mongolia’s top tourist destinations. Water runs through a gorge covered in larches after passing through volcanic rock and falling from a height of slightly over 20 meters. Lava from a volcanic explosion that engulfed the waterfall for tens of kilometers surrounding it produced it. Once you get off the highway, the route to the waterfall is lovely but not very simple. There isn’t any asphalt for over 70 km in the area that follows the highway turnoff. The clay on the road makes it slick after rain. Despite this, the locals drive their Priussen over it. The waterfall is close to picnic areas, cafes, and gift shops. It’s possible to ride horses.
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Dashchoilin Monastery
Ulaanbaatar’s Dashchoilin Khiid monastery is an illustration of yurt-style architecture. The Erdene Zuu Lamasery’s 18th-century Lavrin Temple was constructed in the Tibetan style. One example of a temple constructed in the Chinese style is the Choijin Lama Süm temple (1904), which is currently a museum. The 24-meter (0.024-kilometer) Maitreya sculpture and the temple itself are being restored by the Dashchoilin Khiid monastery. Indian architectural styles are also evident in Mongolia, particularly in the Buddhist stupa design.
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National Amusement Park
This location has the largest rollercoaster in Mongolia if you’re searching for exciting rides and rollercoasters. For all ages, there’s a decent castle restaurant with good meals.This little amusement park, which is almost universally referred to as the Children’s Park, has a roller coaster in addition to other attractions, games, and paddle boats. The 12-and-under demographic is the target audience, so it’s ideal if you’re traveling with small children, but everyone may enjoy strolling around. You can purchase individual tickets for the rides for between T4000 and T6000 each. It is open all year round, and ice skating is available in the winter.
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Blue Sky Tower Residence
Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, has the highest building at 105 meters, which is the Blue Sky Tower. It’s close to Sukhbaatar Square in the center on Peace Avenue. Since its opening in 2009, the glass structure in the largest city in Mongolia has gained notoriety as a new landmark. The skyscraper is built of steel and glass, with a blue-tinted glass curtain wall. It houses flats as well as a hotel. The hotel features 200 rooms, 12 suites, congress and event space, multiple dining options, and parking facilities.
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Theater of Opera and Ballet
One of Mongolia’s top cultural institutions is the Ulaanbaatar Opera House, also known as the National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia. The opera house has a neoclassical architectural design. With a lavish ceremony that included Eugene Onegin by Tchaikovsky, the theater opened on May 15, 1963, and it soon became a mainstay of the nation’s performing arts landscape. Building on older theatrical traditions that started with the founding of the National Central Theatre in 1931, its inception represented a significant shift in Mongolia’s cultural landscape.
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Gobi Gurwan Saichan NP
The Gobi Gurwan Saichan National Park is situated close to Dalandsadgad in the Ömnö-Gobi-Aimag Province of southern Mongolia. The name, which alludes to the three mountain ranges of Zuun Saichan, Dund Saichan, and Baruun Saichan, can be rendered as “the three beauties of the Gobi”. It is the largest national park in Mongolia, with an area of about 27,000 km², more than twice that of Yellowstone National Park.
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Book your perfect vacation!
Vacations: We are happy that we have the opportunity to work with the most famous companies in the world, we always order our vacations from these companies and we have never been disappointed: Check 24, Trivago, Trafalgar, TravelUp, Insight Vacations, Explorer Fernreisen.
Where to stay
Hotels, bed & breakfasts, and guesthouses, regardless of location—in the center of town, close to a lake, or amid natural surroundings. We were able to identify the top companies providing the best hotels: Booking.com, Trip.com, TravelUp, esky, Hoteltopia, Millennium Hotels and Explorer Fernreisen.
What to eat
Traditional food in Mongolia
Bin is a thin bread made with flour, salt, and water then fried. It is consumed with soup. Intestine (stomach, liver, lung, eyes, head, and heart) is Gedes dotor. Guriltai shul Lavsha (noodle soups) Stir-fried rice, or “budaatai huurga” Bantan: Porridge with meat Genuine Mongolian barbecue, known as khorkhog, is made with meat (goats and sheep), potatoes, carrots, turnips, onions, and garlic.
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Chanasan makh: salted and boiled flesh Huushuur: Pie with Deep-Fried Meat Buuz: Dumplings Stir-fried noodles—Tsuivan Small dumplings, or bansh Hailmag’s primary ingredients are butter cream, flour, sugar, and raisins.
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Fermented Mare’s Milk (Airag) Juice from seabuckthorn (Tsatsargana) Milk tea Suutei Tsai, biscuit boov, and biscuit boortsog Gambir: Fried pastries
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Unique restaurants in Mongolia
One of Ulaanbaatar’s oldest dining establishments, Restaurant Hazara offers real North Indian food. Khara Khorum Mongolian cuisine includes steamed dumplings called buuz and tsuivan, a stew made with noodles, vegetables, and beef. Luna Blanca is a vegan eatery. Luxury Mediterranean restaurant Azzurro is located at the summit of the Monnis Tower, at a prime spot with breathtaking views of Ulaanbaatar. Namaste – food from Northern India
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Mediterranean, Italian veranda Chinese restaurant Hutong bd’s Mongolian BBQ at Monet Fine Dining – European, Contemporary This is Mongolia’s first barbecue restaurant, and both locals and tourists adore it.
Tips and Tricks
grab a phrase book in Russian or Mongolian. Prepare yourself for lengthy bus rides. Make a route plan for the Mongol Rally, but be highly flexible. Possess a printed map, particularly for Mongolia; carry an international sim card or wifi provider In Mongolia, GPS reliability isn’t perfect. Make sure you bring enough US dollars. Bringing hand sanitizer and wet wipes is crucial. In Kazakhstan and Mongolia, avoid stopping your car to converse with random strangers on the road as they may try to rob you.
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Book your tours!
Tours: If you do not go by car and need to know more information about the tours, and things to see, we recommend these companies that are offering tours for any kind of activity you want to do and where you can buy trips much cheaper than if you buy them when you arrive at your destination. It is always good to be able to save some money!
Viator, Get Your Guide, Tiqets, City Sightseeing, Sesame, Sightseeing Pass, Contiki, Riviera Travel, CityPass: the best activities in town!
Shopping in Ulaanbaatar
State Department Store: apparel, gadgets, accessories, housewares, and food selections. Near the National Sports Stadium is a shopping center called Naadam Center. The large mall Zaisan Square Center has a movie theater, lots of stores, and eateries. One of the biggest malls in Ulaanbaatar, the country’s capital, is called the “Ulaanbaatar Department Store,” and it constantly strives to give each and every one of its patrons the most sophisticated and excellent service possible.
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The largest market in the nation is Narantuul Market in Ulaanbaatar, which is also home to Galleria Ulaanbaatar, which has cashmere shops, hot pot restaurants, KFC, Pizza Hut, coffee shops, and flower shops. The Shangri-La Mall is ideally situated for a variety of dining, entertainment, and shopping options in the center of Ulaanbaatar.
Getting around
The process of applying for a visa is extremely easy. If there is a Mongolian embassy or consulate in your nation, you should fill out the application and submit it along with several passport images, copies of your passport, and the required payment to the embassy. You are welcome to visit Mongolia without a visa if you are a citizen of any of the following nations: Belarus, Brazil, Argentina, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Macao, Serbia, Ukraine, the USA, Canada, Cuba, Germany, Israel, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Russia, Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Furthermore, the only nations’ diplomatic passport holders who are able to enter Mongolia without a visa are approximately thirty.
Although it does not reach tourist destinations, public transportation is present throughout the nation. A FEW WAYS TO EXPLORE THE COUNTRYSIDE’S EXOTIC LOCATIONS ARE HORSE RIDING, TREKKING, CAMPING, AND CYCLING. THEY INCLUDE HIGH MOUNTAIN RANGES, ROLLING HILLS, FURIOUS RIVERS, AND THE VAST GOBI DESERT. A crucial piece of information to be aware of is that you have to pay customs taxes if you enter Mongolia in a private vehicle and exit the country in the same vehicle. The majority of travelers opt to rent a car with a guide and driver since it is preferable to pay a little bit more for the guide, who will inform you about all the attractions you will see, rather than to travel alone with the driver, who is illiterate in English.
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IN MONGOLIA, HOW DO YOU GET AROUND? RENTING A CAR AND DRIVING AROUND THE COUNTRY OR HIRERING YOUR OWN DRIVER AND DRIVING THROUGH THE WIDE-OPEN LANDSCAPE IS VERY EASY IN MONGOLIA. For travel and tour activities, you can rent a car for a short or long period of time with VIP pick-up and drop-off services. Transport is the most challenging aspect of traveling around Mongolia without a guide. A SINGLE MAJOR ROAD RUNS THE WHOLE COUNTRY, BUT THE MAJORITY OF TRAVEL IS 100% OFF-ROAD. It’s likely that you’ll need to rent a Jeep, which is best done from Ulaanbaatar. There is very little public transportation in between.
Book your transport!
- when it comes to buses, Busbud is the best choice.
- when I want to travel by train, I choose Omio.
Rent a car!
Here you can find the best offers to rent the right car for you, as well as parking right in the airport: esky, Explorer, Centauro and intui.travel.
Getting here
The two main ways to go to Mongolia are by air and train. National carrier MIAT German Airlines operates year-round flights to Europe, including Beijing, Seoul, Tokyo, and Moscow, as well as to Berlin via Moscow. DURING THE SUMMER, A FEW ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS ARE SCHEDULED TO OSAKA AND NAGOYA. CHINGGIS KHAAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ULN), APPROXIMATELY 11 MILES FROM ULAANBAATAR, THE CAPITAL OF MONGOLIA, IS PROBABLY THE DESTINATION FOR MOST INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO MONGOLIA.
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From Moscow to Vladivostok, the Trans-Siberian Railway is one of the world’s most thrilling railways. The line has multiple branches, one of which passes across Mongolia. A branch line from Ulan-Ude connects the Trans-Mongolian Railway to the Trans-Siberian, establishing a connection between the Chinese railway network and the Trans-Siberian. In 1949, the Mongolian portions of the main line were connected to Ulaanbaatar, then, in 1955, to China.
Book tour Flights!
If you have not found your desired flight, or you simply want more flight options to find the best and cheapest, we will help you with the best flight plans, where you will definitely find what you are looking for. With just one click you will find the cheapest flights to a wonderful destination!
Book your Cruise!
Here you can find the best offers for luxury cruises, or cheap cruise offers. We went on a cruise in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman and we can only recommend this unforgettable experience, not just here, but around the world!
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is a type of insurance designed to cover the costs and losses associated with traveling. It serves as a safeguard for travelers in case of unexpected events. Here are the main types and key components of travel insurance: Trip Cancellation,Medical Insurance,Baggage Insurance, Travel Delay Insurance, Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance, Accidental Death , Rental Car Insurance:
Order your Luggage!
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