The Top 5 Reasons to Visit Mongolia

Mongolia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. If you want to get away from the crowd and have an incredible, peaceful escape, Mongolia is the right destination for you. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should travel to Mongolia.

1. Ulan Bator - a city of contrasts

Ulan Bator, the capital city of Mongolia, will amaze you with an exotic combination of modern life and a traditional Mongolian lifestyle. In Ulan Bator, you will see tall skyscrapers and ancient temples, modern residential districts and traditional ger districts, people in business suits, and people wearing traditional Mongolian clothes. Walk on the Chinggis square, explore mysterious monasteries, and gaze at the dinosaur skeletons at the Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaur.

2. Mongolia is the land of the nomad.

In Mongolia, you will find one of the world's last remaining nomadic cultures. You can stay a few days with nomadic Mongolian families to discover the lifestyle of Mongolian pastoral herders and learn about their customs that pre-date the age of Genghis Khan. Mongolia's nomads live in traditional portable dwellings - ger ( or yurt). Sleep in the ger, graze the herds, ride a horse, eat traditional Mongolian food and you will feel like you are a member of a nomadic family!

3. The Gobi Desert - a prehistoric paradise for dinosaurs

The Gobi Desert is a great desert region in southern Mongolia. The world's most complete skeletons of dinosaurs and first-ever dinosaur eggs were discovered under the sand of this desert. Experience this magnificent desert on the back of a Bactrian camel and join the unique expedition to find dinosaur fossils!

4. Breathtaking Beauty of Untouched Nature

The wild untouched nature of Mongolia attracts tourists who seek adventure and wilderness. Vast steppes, crystal clear lakes, deserts, pine forests, and majestic mountains - Mongolia has it all. According to the National Geographic, Mongolia is one of the best destinations for nature travelers for its natural diversity.

5. Naadam Festival

Naadam is the biggest traditional festival in Mongolia that takes place from July 11th-15th each year. This festival is also called "the three games of men". The three games are wrestling, horse racing, and archery. Many tourists visit Mongolia in July to watch the "Mongolian Olympic Games".