Karakorum, capital of the Mongol Empire has lost a lot of its former glory. Today, all that remains is the Erdene Zuu monastery and two tortoise statues as reminders of its illustrious past.
Karakorum, capital of the Mongol Empire has lost a lot of its former glory. Today, all that remains is the Erdene Zuu monastery and two tortoise statues as reminders of its illustrious past.
My suggestion
Even if you're there during summer, you'll still need warm clothes. Temperatures at night plummet! You'll notice that nomads keep their fires lit during the warmer months.
Anonymous traveller
Seasoned Traveller
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The former capital of the Mongol Empire, Silk Road trading post and home to the great Genghis Khan, Karakorum is in Central Mongolia in the Arkhangaï region.
My suggestion
Karakorum has a wealth of religious edifices, but that's about it...The rest of Mongolia awaits, arms open to the world. So saddle up and hit the steppes!