With a rich history of more than 20000 years, Mongolian museums are must-see if you ever visit Mongolia. Even though most of the famous ones with ancient histories are in the countryside, you can still get to enjoy equally good ones without stepping a foot outside of the city. Choijin Lama Temple Museum Not only …
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 …
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 …
If you are a vegan or a vegetarian it is not going to be easy because Mongolians love their meats and most staple Mongolian dishes are heavy in animal products, but it does not mean that surviving as a vegetarian or vegan is impossible, because due to modern-day lifestyles there is a growing number of …
There are many beautiful destinations in Mongolia. We have forests, deserts, mountains, and meadows. But some of the most beautiful places include water and we have that too. If you are in Mongolia planning to go on a trip that includes water, these are perfect for you. Lakes in Mongolia Lake Khรถvsgรถl It is the …
Beautiful Lakes, Rivers, Waterfalls in Mongolia You Must SEE Read More »
What to eat in Mongolia? Is it dramatically different from other countries or surprisingly similar? How would you react if I told you it is both. In the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, we eat a variety of food for breakfast: egg, bacon, bread, Nutella, cereal, milk, toast, noodle, etc. But in other parts of the …
