INFORMATION

General Information

Geography: Mongolia covers area of 1,566,000 square kilometers, bordering Russia to the north and China to the south. Mongolia’s landscape is dominated mostly by steppe from the central region to the east, desert from the south to the west and forest-steppe in the northern regions. Average altitude is 1580 m above sea level. In the west there is the Mongol Altai mountain range which stands more than 3000 – 4000 meters high. Mongolia is a wonderful country with highlands, rivers and steppes. Climate: The climate of Mongolia is such extremely changeable because of its geographical location. Mongolia is far from seas and oceans in the lee of surrounding mountains, so...

Destination

Destination Ulaanbaatar is the capital city of Mongolia, located on the bank of the Tuul River and surrounded four sacred mountains. The city was founded in 1639. The name of the city has changed for several times. It was initially named Urguu in 1639-1706, Ikh Khuree in 1706-1911, Niislel Khuree in 1911-1923 and renamed as Ulaanbaatar right after the proclamation of the Mongolian People’s Republic in 1924. Today Ulaanbaatar is the political, economic, cultural and scientific center of Mongolia. Ulaanbaatar is the main gate for trips to any destination in Mongolia. Well-known as a sunny, peaceful and open city, Ulaanbaatar is a city of contrasts where modern life comfortably blends...

Event

EVENTS 2014 № Name of the events Duration 1 1st Sunrise tour 1 Jan every year 2 Tsagaan sar New year by Lunar calendar 31 Jan -01 Feb 2014 3 Ice ankle bone shooting and Bow shooting game Feb 2014 4 Ice Festival, International Skating Marathon 1 Mar – 3Mar 2014 5 Eagle hunting Festival 5 Mar 2014 6 Camel Festival 6-8 Mar 2014 7 Naadam Festival 11-13 Jul 2014 8 Deeltai Mongol Festival 13 Jul 2014 9 Yak Festival 23 Jul 2014

Mongolian Language For Travel

Please use the journey of Mongolia. Hello! Sain bain uu Good morning! Ugluunii mend Good evening! Oroin mend Goodbye! Bayartai Good night! Saihan amraarai Thank you Bayarlalaa You are welcome Zugeer zugeer Nice to meet you Uulzsandaa bayartai baina. What is your name? Tani ner hen ve? My name is John Minii ner John. Could you help me? Ta nadad tuslana uu? How can I get to the hotel? Zochid buudalruu yaj yavah ve? Where is the toilet? Ariun tsevriin uruu haana baina ve? Can I take a picture? Zurag avch boloh uu? Can I riding a horse? Bi mori unaj boloh uu? How much does it cost? Ene yamar...

Checklist

The climate of Mongolia is changeable.  It is sunny and warm day time but it is cool in the evening in the summer. Therefore, you are recommended to make the arrangement for the tour types considering the climate condition. We are suggesting a detailed packing list for each tour as below. Please check the recommended packing list for the specific trip you are taking. Items Remarks Recommended items Flight ticket Check the name and the time of departure and arrival Overseas travel insurance It is required to get insured before the flight. Currency It is good to you if you have fractional currency (for purchasing items, tipping etc) Credit card...

Mongolian Souvenir Shop

Mongolian souvenir shop For keeping good memory of your travel in Mongolia please visit the souvenir shop which you can enjoy seeing and trying Mongolian traditional items , national antique, cashmere products and other souvenirs. ※Please contact us for payment and shipping method. ※Please contact us if you want to buy other items except the items shown below. Cashmere products Mongolian wrestler clothes “Deel”Traditional Mongolian costume “Morin huur” traditional Mongolian horse-head fiddle Mongolian vodka Mongolian traditional boots Map Mongolian traditional hat Leather products Figure camel, horse, cow, sheep, goat Felt souvenir Mongolian milk tea Mongolian chocolate Caviar Folk art of the Kazakh group

Restaurants

A number of good restaurants where you can have delicious food are in Ulaanbaatar city. They have comfortable and clean dining halls and delicious food of Mongolian traditional cuisine, French, Korean, Chinese, Italian, Turkish and Russian dishes. The service in the restaurants is fast and friendly. You can use international cards such as American Express, Visa and Master cards to make payment there. Out of Ulaanbaatar or in the countryside other types of food except Mongolian traditional food are rare. MODERN NOMADS MODERN NOMADS It is one of best chain restaurants in Ulaanbaatar. It is the restaurant, which you can take Mongolian traditional cuisine. It means if you want to...

Links

Link of government institutions State Institutions of Mongolia http://www.pmis.gov.mn Ministry of Environment, Green Development and Tourism http://www.mne.mn Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mfa.gov.mn/‎ Office of Immigration Naturalization         and Foreign Citizens http://www.immigration.gov.mn Ministry of Mining http://www.mm.gov.mn/‎ Embassy link Embassy of Mongolia in Japan http://www.embassyin.jp/mongolia/ Embassy of Mongolia in USA http://www.mongolianembassy.us/ Embassy of Mongolia in Korea http://www.mongolembassy.com Embassy of Mongolia in China http://www.beijing.mfa.gov.mn Embassy of Mongolia in Russia E-mail:This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Embassy of Mongolia in Germany http://www.botschaft-mongolei.de Links of airlines and airports CHINGGIS KHAAN  International airport http://www.airport.mn/ MIAT Mongolian airlines http://www.miat.com/ Hunnu air http://www.hunnuair.com/ Aero Mongolia http://www.aeromongolia.mn/ Mongolian Railway http://www.mtz.mn Other...