Since Mongolia is a developing country that has around only 3 million people, the way foreigners look at Mongolia is quite different from what it actually is. Even though Google is your best friend to know the unknown, some of the sources can not be trusted. So here are some of the most famous myths …
Busting the famous myths about Mongolia- myth or a fact? Read More »
First things first, the question youโve all been dying to know- Do Mongolians ride horses to their school? The answer is a big, fat NO. Well, actually some students do ride horses to their school in the countryside, but itโs a rare spectacle since almost half of the Mongolian population lives in its one and …
If youโve ever wondered how people use to survive the thrilling cold of -40C in the yurt, Mongolians have it figured out. In the herding community, hours of horseback riding and going out in the random hours at night during freezing cold winter is common. In order to be as comfortable as possible while being …
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Mongolians celebrate New Year twice a year like other Asian countries. One is a new year as a Gregorian calendar while the other is by a lunar calendar. Is Mongolian Lunar new year the same as Chinese? Unlike China and Korea, we celebrate the Lunar New Year or Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia for getting over …
Some of you may be wondering what exactly does the Naadam festival celebrates and for what purpose? Here we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions. If you plan on visiting Mongolia, you DO NOT want to miss this once-a-year event. Tour packages & how to get there on time There are plenty …
Mongolia is known for the open roads and the pristine countryside and that’s why most people make it a bucket list to travel to Mongolia, however, there is still so much more you can do in the land of the blue sky. Riding horses Even if you are staying for a few days in the …
Are you in Russia and perhaps wondering how you can get to Mongolia cheaply? There are a few methods, but I would suggest you pick the one you feel the most comfortable with. However, before that please consult with your embassy on whether you need a visa to visit Mongolia, otherwise, you will be denied …
Maybe you already know some of them, maybe you don’t know any of them, but here is just a little info about Mongolian culture that will interest you. Shaking hands after stepping on someone’s shoes When you step on someone’s shoes or feet by accident, you better shake their hand otherwise it would be considered …
When it comes to Mongolian food, we have a mix of traditional types of food and more modern-day foods that were introduced by the USSR and the West. If you visit Ulaanbaatar for instance, you will find all kinds of restaurants that such as Korean, Chinese, European, and Mongolian. It would be wrong to assume …
If there is one thing you need to know about Mongolians, it is the fact that Mongolians like to enjoy life and have a good time, which is why parties in Mongolia can sometimes get out of control, especially when alcohol is involved. However, some people wonder why and how Mongolians celebrate Christmas when it …
