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The weather in Mongolia is very unpredictable although it is generally sunny. During summer, the temperature differences between day and night can be great, so bring some warm clothings even in summer. Also bring some insect repellents to ward off insects which are of abundance during summer.
The roads in Mongolia are generally bump and long distances, so be prepared. Try to shift around to avoid blisters, which happened to me during the 7-8 hour ride from Karakorum back to Ulaanbaatar. As for toilet breaks along the way, you will just have to do it in the natural sorroundings.
Dogs are a real hazard all over Mongolia. They may be attached to a city home or a ger family, but rarely as pets. They are watch dogs and generally in a foul, protective mood. To visit someone in a ger or compound Mongolia, shout "Hold your dogs!" before venturing near or getting out of the jeep or off the horse.Now, what was that in Mongolian, again???I retained some respect by using a wooden stick or staff or casually picking up rocks when nearing dogs - same effect as in Nepal - they slink away.
The Ulaan Baatar heating system is by hot water piping from coal-fired central heating plants. There is an underground pipe system supplying the city with hot water, and access to these pipes is by manholes.Very often these are opened, the manhole cover broken and for other reasons not known to mankind not in place. Hundreds of street kids live down here among the pipes to keep warm, too.When walking UB's streets at night be extra careful so you don't fall in. It is a very real danger. Bring a torch or headlamp for evening outings.
NON PARTIRE DA SOLI NELLA STEPPA: rischio di perdersi, di perdere il cavallo, di farselo derubare, di essere alle prese con bestie selvatiche. Meglio essere accompagnato da una guida se possibile.SE AFFITATE UNA JEEP:gli autisti non sono tutti competenti e a volte si rifiutano di postarvi in certe zone per vari motivi: in realta ? perche la loro conoscenza della zone ? scarsa, quindi informarsi bene perche non poter fare il circuito dei suoi sogni puo rivelarsi frustrante. attenzione tutti gli autisti non vi porterano a dormire con i nomadi sotto le iurte, alcuni preferirano insistere per portarvi nei turist camps.Un buon autista ? anche una eccellente guida perche deve conoscre molto bene il suo paese per poter spostarsi, quindi la guida ? inutile!Non pensate di noleggiare un veicolo senza autista: nessun cartello ne indicazioni in tutta la Mongolia! Il GPS non vi sar? di una grande...
DON'T GO ALONE in steppe as you can loose your way easily especially if you are with horses, in that case you need a guide, also because maybe they will steal you yours horses...IF YOU RENT A JEEP:sometimes the drivers are not well-versed in directions so they will make all kinds of excuses not to take you somewhere: the truth is that they don't know where you weant to go. So inquire beforehand and be sure they are familiar with all the places you want to go so you are not disappointed. Some drivers won't want you to sleep in yurts but instead insist you go to tourist camps.With a good driver, taking a guide is not necessary, as a good driver can make you discover all you want to see.Don?t even think of renting a vehicule without a driver because no street lights and no road sign! GPS won't help you much, the drivers use their instincts and use landmarks such as mountains, forests? and...
NE PARTEZ PAS SEUL DANS LA STEPPE:risque de se perdre, de perdre le cheval, de se le faire voler, d'etre attaque par des betes sauvages, mieux etre accompagne par un guide si possible. SI VOUS LOUER UNE JEEP:Les chauffeurs ne sont pas tous competents et refusent parfois de vous emmener dans certains endroits en invoquant divers pretextes: en verite leur connaissance du pays est limitee, aussi bien se renseigner avant de partir car ne pas pouvoir faire le circuit dont on revait peut se reveler frustrant. Attention tous les chauffeurs ne vous emmeneront pas dormir dans les yourtes, certains prefereront insister pour vous conduire dans les tourist camps.Un bon chauffeur est aussi un excellent guide car il se doit de connaitre parfaitement son pays donc inutile de prendre un guide.N?envisager pas de louer un vehicule sans chauffeur: pas de piste balis?e et pas de panneaux indicateurs! Le GPS...
Ensure you are vaccinated against Hepatitis A, and if you are staying for some time, the B as well. Hep C is also around.It seems that after the communist dicipline broke down, freedom caused these food and sex-related diseases (respectively) to bloom. You may come in contact with Hep-infected blood through car accidents, which are very common.
Watch your belongings like a hawk. My friend had her bag stolen the minute we stepped out of the train-station. At the Black Market, the pick-pockets, known as ALI-BABAS, are everywhere. They usually carry a sweater or jacket awkwardly across their shoulders to hide the stolen goods. The Black Market is crowded and there tend to be people pushing. The Ali-Babas know about your money-belts and will poke your backs to test for them. Another friend had some pencils in his pocket and even those were pick-pocketed away. During the Naadam Festival, the pick-pockets took advantage of the distracted crowds and made many attempts, especially on tourists. Yet another friend had the pockets of his pants (two of them, one on either side!) slashed and his money fell out. Just be careful!
It seems, that winter starts already in September in Mongolia. It was very cold at the end of September. In the night the water was frozen. But the colours of the trees were spectacular!! On the meadows were many flowers blooming.
The Continental Hotel Ulaanbaatar
1 Review and 23 Opinions during my stay in UB I was completely cought of guard by this hotel. now they have a new fitness...
Chinggis Khaan Hotel Ulaanbaatar
1 Review and 46 Opinions Very good high end hotel. Modern, recently built. Very good service. We went there with very low...
Bayangol Hotel Ulaanbaatar
2 Reviews and 69 Opinions I stayed here for a couple of nights - the first and last night’s of my Mongolian tour. This 4-star...
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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...
A: That depends, do you know what -20 to -30 C fells like? The locals are used to it. Just because it's cold, doesn't mean the whole city goes into hibernation. Things are...
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