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by archan4698

The whole country is basically off the beaten path! realistically outside of UB, Erdenet, Darkhan you might be the first non-russian foreigners old people have ever met, and the first foreigners period for others. The Peace corp has about 100 volunteers spread throughout Mongolia, even in Bayen Olglii(the westernmost Kazakh majority province), and many serve alone in their soum or aimag centers. The Peace corp has head office in UB, it might be possible to inquire where PCV's are located so if your in the area, you can say hi.

GACHUURT : CAMPING

by swesn

If you do not have time and are not going on a jeep tour into the outskirts of Mongolia, here is a suggestion : You can take a local bus to Gachuurt, a village just 20km from Ulaan Baator. There is a river nearby. Walk around until you find a nice spot to camp. The view across the river, spotted with gers, is gorgeous.

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OVOO

by kiwigal_1

This ovoo is located at the top of the Zaisan Memorial. An ovoo is a shamanistic pile of stones that is very sacred in Mongolia. These piles of stones can be found all over the countryside often with hadag (the blue cloths) draped over them. It is good luck to walk around the ovoo three times chanting a sutra.

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KHUSTAIN UUL

by kiwigal_1

Khustain Uul is a nature reserve made for the protection of the Takhi horse, otherwise known as Przewalski's horse. The Takhi is Mongolia's wild horse that nearly became extinct in the 1960's. Special breeding programmes were set up in the Netherlands and in the 1990's the horses were re-introduced in this special protected area. Entry into the Nature Reserve costs 5000 Tugriks for foreigners. This includes a guided tour of the Takhi museum (a small ger with lots of information on the breeding programme) and a trip into the reserve to hopefully view the horses! As they are wild it is pot-luck whether or not you get to see them!!Binoculars are advised!

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IKHZAKH

by kiwigal_1

Otherwise known as 'the big market', this market is in Bayanzurg District. You can get here by mini bus (200 Tugriks) from the train station, Sukhbaatar Square and other places. If you wanted to hail a car to get there it would cost you about 800 Tugriks from town. The market is quite dirty and dusty but interesting culturally. The market is really cheap for clothes, boots, del, Mongolian hats, jewellery, silverware and other souvenirs. You should be very careful because there are pickpockets everywhere. It would be best if you went with a Mongolian as you would be able to bargain better. It is possible to take photographs in the market but don't get in anyone's face otherwise you could get in trouble.

Bayan Uul

by kiwigeo

The houses in all of these small villages are made of wood and sometimes have double glazing! Transport is a mixture of old Russian jeeps, newer South Korean taxis and the odd horse or two. Bayan Uul is about 400km NE of Ulan Bator.

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Gur

by kiwigeo

I didn't know before coming to Mongolia that these gurs (nomad tents) are quite well known. This one comes with a satellite dish that picks up Russian and Chinese channels. Most Mongolians can speak some Russian.

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The Horses

by kiwigeo

Family out riding horses for the day (herding livestock). Unfortunately just after I took this photo the little girl had a nasty fall and hurt herself quite badly. Mongolian horses are slightly smaller than horses elsewhere.

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< FALCONRY > Many of the...

by o00o

< FALCONRY > Many of the Kazakh people are still adamant falconers Capturing eagles as chicks, the eagles are trained to hunt fox. Most of the hunting is done in the fall, as the falconer will free the eagle and follow on horse back. Once the eagle grabs hold of a fox, the falconer must pry the eagle away from the catch in an attempt to save the fox pelt.

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GPS Tracks through Mongolia

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GPS tracks around Mongolia

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Q:  We have the opportunity of visiting Ulaanbaator for two days in December this year. Could anyone tell me how difficult it is to... 

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