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.
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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!
So hop on a bus and head off to see some unusual rock formations! The moment you're out of the capital, nature takes over and buses wind their way past the steppe until they reach the Gorkhi Terelj National Park, home to clusters of majestic rocks that dominate the landscape.
With its infinite landscapes and silent expanses, Mongolia offers its visitors a retreat from the world. You can focus on yourself, harmonise with nature and appreciate the freedom of nomadic life; a world where every element plays an essential role.
A nomadic people with Turkish origins, the Tsaatan are reindeer-herders. They live in the Mongolian Taïga and as far as the border with Russia. Going to meet them is like discovering a whole new world; you'll be captivated by their distinctive lifestyle.
With hair-raising sports and plenty of colour, this event is the most eagerly awaited of the year. A national celebration of independence, this is one festival that no Mongolian wants to miss. Cloaked in deels, the traditional Mongolian outer dress, participants spend the 11th and 12th of July either taking part in a variety of games or cheering on their favourite competitors.