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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

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<p>With its motto, <em>&ldquo;Promoting the cultural heritage of humanity &ndash; the art of eagle falconry traditions</em>,&rdquo; the festival is dedicated to preserving this extraordinary heritage while welcoming visitors to witness it in its authentic cultural setting.</p>

<p>What makes the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival truly special is the experience beyond the competitions. Visitors can welcome Kazakh nomadic families as they arrive with their livestock during the<strong> seasonal&nbsp;migration</strong>, and even take part in assembling a Kazakh ger (yurt). These moments offer a rare chance to experience the living culture of Mongolia&rsquo;s nomadic communities.</p>

<p>The festival is also known as one of the most <strong>photography-friendly cultural events in Mongolia</strong>. As a company specialized in photography expeditions, <strong>Ayan Travel </strong>organizes the festival experience with photographers in mind. Guests have the opportunity to observe and photograph eagle hunters, golden eagles, and nomadic life from close range,&nbsp;moments that are rarely accessible at other festivals.</p>

<p>Join our <strong>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour</strong> to experience the nomadic lifestyle and eagle-hunting culture while celebrating one of Mongolia&rsquo;s most fascinating living traditions together with the local team behind the festival.&nbsp;</p>
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<p data-end="1060" data-start="770">Beyond the festival, the tour includes private shooting sessions with eagle hunters in Sagsai and around Tolbo Lake. These sessions give you more control over light, background, and composition &mdash; ideal for portraits, horseback scenes, and storytelling images without the pressure of crowds. This is a small group photography tour designed around field conditions. We plan for early morning and late afternoon shooting, work with natural light, and allow enough time in each location to build a strong and varied portfolio.</p>
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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">Shamanism is the oldest religious practice in Mongolia and centers on beliefs and rituals associated with a shaman, a man, or a woman regarded as having access to the &ldquo;spirit world&rdquo;.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Shamanism is faith without books. All teaching and instruction have been given orally, passed from shaman to shaman over the centuries, and its traditions learned by heart. Mongolian shamans enter an ecstatic trance state in which the shaman is empowered to engage with the spirits I order to protect and heal members of the community, to guide souls, and cure illnesses.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The shaman might wear a headdress to resemble a bird, with the tail of a pheasant and the body costume of a fish. Drums are used to help the shaman enter the trance-like state, as chanting begins and the shaman &ldquo;transcends &ldquo;into another world while the body dances, swirls, or totters with jerky movements. Shamanism went underground during the former communist period but has been revived recently.</p>
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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

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			'body' => '<h3><strong>What does Naadam mean?</strong></h3>

<p>&nbsp;According to the book named &ldquo;TRAVEL&rdquo;, published from DK, Mongolian Naadam Festival is highlighted the only must see attraction for tourists in July. So, why is this Festival so attractive for both locals and travelers? Naadam is the festival of &ldquo;National Pride&rdquo; and it is the only one of its kind; it is a sophisticated and eloquent expression of nomadic culture, it is the honored celebration of a national independence, and it is an outstanding combination of arts and sports.</p>

<p>Here are the 10 interesting facts about the festival you must know before&nbsp;planning the trip.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1. When&nbsp;is the Naadam Festival held?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

<p>Naadam Festival is Olympic Games of Mongols and held in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-events-in-july-in-mongolia" target="_blank">the most enjoyable and festive month in the country.</a> The main celebrations will be held annually on&nbsp;11-13 July at Central Stadium and Khui Doloon Khudag in the country&rsquo;s capital, Ulaanbaatar. But you have opportunity to enjoy the festival more closely with locals in&nbsp;other parts of the country hold their own as well.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival horse race" src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival_horses.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. WHY &ldquo;THREE GAMES OF MEN&rdquo;</strong></h4>

<p>Weird, but inspiring &lsquo;Mongolia&rsquo;s Three Games of Men&rsquo;-Archery, Horse Racing and Wrestling are the main games. The origin of Naadam Festival is closely related to the history and culture of the country. It was one of the main practice of war. Before and after major battles, the three sports of men- wrestling, horseracing and archery- were exercised as an organized event, which later adopted its present name- Naadam. It is not only sports game including art, tricks, tactics but also ethic and cultural performance such as singing, dance, traditional costume, parade etc.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Mongolia-Naadam-Festival.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Mongolians revere certain parts of bones of their livestock and use them in religious rites, plays and traditional games.</p>

<p>In recent years Knuckle Bone Shooting- a team game getting popular and it became &ldquo;Fourth&rdquo; main sports of the festival. Teams of six to eight players flick thirty domino-like marble tablets on a smooth wooden surface towards a target of sheep knuckle-bones.</p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN NATIONAL&nbsp;WRESTLING?</strong></h4>

<p>&nbsp;Wrestling is a unique combination of traditional sports manner and cultural elements of eagle dance, long song etc. It also has thousands of years of historical development in Mongolia.</p>

<p>Comparing to other wrestling competitions it has several specialty such as no time, space and weigh limit, 512 wrestlers are typically compete each other by tournament and this number increased to 1024 on the occasion of important anniversaries. Wrestlers must have strong discipline, moral and respectfulness to elders, high titled wrestler and audiences.</p>

<p>There are four main parts in the Mongolian Wrestling costumes including Four-sided hat, shoulder vest &amp; snug shorts (Zodog &amp; Shuudag), Cloak and traditional boots for using men only.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/wrestlingLocal_Naadam_festival4.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. MONGOLIAN HORSE RACING</strong></h4>

<p>A horse role and culture is the biggest tradition of the Mongols in the daily and national life. Mongolians are said that &ldquo;Nation born on horseback&rdquo; and every child who grows in countryside learn to ride a horse when they are 3 to 5 years.</p>

<p>See the longest horse race ridden by children might not imagined.</p>

<p>Actually horse racing is scientifically sport and it races except winter time, when grass grows. To train a horse for race keeping under a special regimen at least one month before race and horse jockeys are usefully between 5 and 13 years of age and lead their horse across the steppes, over various distances between 10 and 26 km depending on horse age.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Horse_racing_Local_Naadam_festival.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Soyolon- Five-years-old horse racing is most popular for locals and according to ancient Mongolian myth that says it is possible to charge its spirit and fortune by getting in touch with the whirled up dust and sweat of horse after racing.</p>

<p>Children sing a special song named GIINGOO, a mantra of GOD of HORSE- Khayankhyarvaa before and after racing.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_Horse_racing_game1.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Please notice that Horse Racing field is located 35 km from Ulaanbaatar named Khui Doloon Khudag, on the way you go to Khustai NP or Karakorum.</p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN ARCHERY?</strong></h4>

<p>Due to its traditional lifestyle, ancient people used their version of bows and arrows for hunting and in later it started to be used as a weapon during the battle. During the Naadam Festival, all male, female and child archers who wears traditional costumes, compete in three categories: Khalkh, Buriad and Uriankhai archery, which have differences in the bows and arrows used, as well as the distance of the target. Archery is symbol of strength, vision, patience, sense and concentration. You can enjoy it outside of stadium, before opening ceremony starts, due to it starts early in the morning.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Archery.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. HOW THE OPENING CEREMONY GOES?</strong></h4>

<p>The opening ceremony starts at 11 A.M after &ldquo;Nine White Banners&rdquo; are carried by honored guard from Government Palace to be settled in the middle of Stadium and then the speech of President of Mongolia. Naadam Festival is very colorful event where people revive their Nomadic spirit, history and heritage. Opening ceremony has a great chance to enjoy and photograph&nbsp;Mongolian culture, art performances, song and dance, colorful parade, traditional costumes and miracles of Mongolian military force etc.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_openning.jpg" /></p>

<p>Everybody wears the most colorful and attractive traditional costumes with many different styles, like actors wear their best in Red Carpet of Oscars.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony3.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Photographers must buy a photo permission from Festival Organizer and it is allowed to photographing and video graphing in white lane. Therefore, please prepare zoom-lenses to capture more authentic photos.</p>

<p>After the ceremony ends Wrestling tournament will start. Most of the tourists enjoy opening ceremony and go to horse racing place.</p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS AT A SAME TIME</strong></h4>

<p>There are few cultural events will run under the Hospitable Ulaanbaatar Program between 10 and 15 of July annually. In the afternoon of 10<sup>th</sup> of July you will fully enjoy Mongolian Traditional Costume Festival- Deeltei Mongol, &ldquo;Ceremony of Nine White Banners&rdquo; and in the evening one of the Mongolian best operas &ldquo;Uchirtai Gurvan Tolgoi-Three Dramatic Character&rdquo; will be held in open air theatre at the central square.</p>

<p>In the night of 11<sup>th</sup> of July &ldquo;Night of Ulaanbaatar&rdquo;, Mongolian Dance Festival including modern and traditional dance show (12 Jul), Morin Khuur- Horse-headed Fiddle Festival (13 Jul), Ulaanbaatar Swing Night- Jaaz show (14 Jul)- the open air shows will be held in Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_Naadam_.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. WHAT SURROUNDS CENTRAL STADIUM?</strong></h4>

<p>From a long time ago Naadam was only fest which gathering local people same time in same place. In the rest of the time nomadic people had very busy to visit each other and they only take care of their livestock, which is not easy job. When they gathered in same place they also do a barter, sell good and talk a gossip etc. Nowadays it is almost same in the area and surroundings of the Central Stadium is too crowd of people, bazaar, entertainment, lottery and food and beverage kiosks like a fair. For instance, if you forget to take your umbrella or sunglass you can buy it from local bazaar as cheap as you can.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_Around.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;">TASTE TRADITIONAL MONGOLIAN FOODs &amp; DRINKs</h4>

<p>Of course you will ask what is the main dish of Naadam Festival? Definitely &ldquo;round&rdquo; KHUUSHUUR, fried dumpling is the main dish and once you taste it, you will never forget the taste and next time eager to eat it. At the stadium, good Khuushuur making kiosk has a queue and they make it quickly in front of you.</p>

<p>Drinking fermented mare&rsquo;s milk- Airag also known as Kumis is the highlight of the Festival for locals. Because Airag appears only in summer time from June to September. Please don&rsquo;t miss a chance to drink this alcoholic beverage nearly 5% alcoholic content.</p>

<p>HOW DOES IT TASTE? I want to say JUST DRINK IT.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. JOIN LOCAL NAADAM FESTIVAL OUTSIDE OF ULAANBAATAR</strong></h4>

<p>Local Naadam Festival is more attractive for travelers, because of truly authentic, enthusiastic, no dramatic and allows you to experience first-hand by visiting locals. Here you can photograph and talk with locals without any prohibition. Mongolian traditional Ger dwelling used to be as restaurants in countryside. Most of the people ride a horse and run through the vast steppe without any traffic rule.</p>

<p>The festival is like a small fair. Local people come from all the province to either participate in the festivals to sell food and toys, or to run small carnival games for children and youngsters.</p>

<p>If you don&rsquo;t like too touristic things LOCAL NAADAM is the best choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Local_naadam_festival.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals " src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival1.jpg" /></p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>10. HOW TO BOOK HOTEL AND TICKETS OF NAADAM FESTIVAL?</strong></h4>

<p>July is the PEAK SEASON of tourists. While it is peak, the price of accommodation is doubled (desk rate price) and must book it at least 6 months before. Centrally located accommodation even guesthouses are fully booked in this time. Tour operator and local agents will be your reliable partner in the field.</p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/NaadamStadium.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Central stadium has 18 sections and four of them use for tourists. Nowadays booking a NAADAM TICKET by online is impossible. Ticket price for tourist section with roof is 25$, but you need to buy both opening and closing ceremony tickets. It will be sold a week before it runs and it is not easy to buy individually even for Mongolians.</p>

<p>Therefore, tour companies are best choice to book and arrange both accommodations, tickets and tour throughout Mongolia.</p>

<p>Ayan travel team is expert for arranging tours of Naadam festival which was named as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO in 2010, as soon as you&rsquo;re different interest, expectation of tour such as discovery and photography tours.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is the link might help you to plan your trip to Mongolia during the truly authentic Festival of Nomads- Naadam.</p>

<p>Suggested tour: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-naadam-festival-2018-tour" target="_blank"><strong>Mongolia Naadam Festival - 2019 Tour-11 days</strong></a></p>

<p>If you are passionate with photography we suggest following tours: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour"><strong>Classic Mongolia Photography tour-14 days</strong></a></p>

<p>Or if you have limited time to travel in Mongolia and need to experience and photograph local and city Naadam Festival on the same trip, then we recommend : <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/naadam-to-naadam-guided-photo-tour" target="_blank">Naadam to Naadam Guided Photo Tour&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is an impressive natural reserve and is famous for its 5 highest peaks&nbsp;and largest Potanin glacier, lying on more than 4,000m above the sea level, the highest&nbsp;and westernmost region of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The park has not only natural wonders but also it has cultural and historical wonders including thousands of ancient rock carvings, listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site, mysterious stone men and burial mounds and uncommon nomadic cultures of Kazakh and Tuva people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There are also beautiful hidden lakes Khoton and Khurgan, worshipped Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, crystal clear rivers and rare wildlife.</p>

<p>Travel Mongolia and take a trip to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">western Mongolia </a>can be a great adventure. If you take a trip to Mongolia&nbsp;you should not miss this amazing cultural, historical and natural rich National Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the ten reasons to visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>1.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mongolian Altai Mountains&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;Mongolian Altai is the largest mountain system in Mongolia. Beginning in the mountain group of Tavan Bogd /5 saints/, one of the elevated parts of the country, it stretches south-east and consists of a number of ridges close to each other and average altitude of the ridges is 3,000-3,500meters.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/altai_mountains_mongolia_western_site.jpg" /></p>

<p>The highest point is Mt.Khuiten/4374m/ means &ldquo;cold&rdquo; and another peak is Nairamdal means friendship, where Russian, Chinese and Mongolian borders meet. Other peaks are Malchin/Herder/, Burged/Eagle/ and Ulgii/ Land/. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is the highest and remotest park of Mongolia, established in 1996 and covers 6,362 square kilometers.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>2.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Largest lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</strong></span></h3>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains Khoton khurgan lakes" src="/uploads/Lakes in western Mongolia-Khoto Lake.jpg" /></p>

<p>Altai Tavan Bogd National Park contains numerous&nbsp;beautiful lakes. The largest Lakes are <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khoton-lake" target="_blank">Khoton</a>, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khurgan-lake" target="_blank">Khurgan</a> and Dayan. Khoton and Khurgan Lakes are connected with wide channel and surrounded by snow caped mountains and beautiful scenery.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains Khoton_khurgan lakes" src="/uploads/lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd NP.jpg" /></p>

<p>There is an island covered by woods in the middle of Khoton Lake and the lake is also source of Khovd River which drains the Altai Mountain. These&nbsp;two lakes are home to several species of fishes, some of them are&nbsp;only in western Mongolian basin. Also, many local nomads&nbsp;live&nbsp;around the lakes where you can visit and experience their culture.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>3.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Glaciers of the Park&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Altai_Mountain_potanin-glacier.jpg" /></p>

<p>There are more than 10 glaciers in Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains and 3 of them can be seen when you are heading to the park. The largest glacier is Potanin, 14km long and named Grigory Potanin, Russian explorer who first discovered this glacier. Potanin Glacier is decreasing in size in last years as other glaciers around the world. You can hike on the glacier with experienced local guide and take a hike and enjoy the beautiful peaceful scenery.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>4.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Rock carvings of Mongolian Altai Mountains &nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<div><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Rock carvings Mongolia.jpg" /></div>

<p>The most complete and best preserved visual record of human prehistoric representation is existing in Mongolian Altai Mountains, inscribed on UNESCO Heritage Sites as <strong><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1382" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">&ldquo;The Petroglyphic Complex of the Mongolian Altai&rdquo;.</span></a></strong></p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd shiveet_khairkhan Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>About 10,000 petroglyphs and number of ancient human statues/stone man/ are close to <strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/UNESCO's-newest-World-Heritage-Sites-Petroglyphs-Complexes-of-the-Mongolian-Altai-Mongolia." target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></strong>which show us the thousands years of ancient tribal history and culture dated back from Neolith to Bronze age and the meaning&nbsp;and expressiveness of this rock art might be transition from ancient hunters, warriors and societies to livestock breeding and the beginning of the classic nomadism in Mongolia.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><img alt="sagsai golden eagle festival mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></a></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>5.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Standing rocks and&nbsp;stone men are also popular&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<div><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/9.Archeological sites in western Mongolia.jpg" /></div>

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<p>There are about 700 standing rock and stone men exist in the world and more than 500 of them are located in Mongolia. Near the Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, there is a complex of Turkic stone men dating back to 6-8th century.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Standing Rocks in Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>6.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Visit Kazakh and Tuva Nomads in the park</strong></span></h3>

<p>Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is located in ethnically diverse region of western Mongolia. Kazakh, Tuva and Uriankhai people have been living here for thousands of years and still keeping their nomadic heritages and lifestyle. Their culture and religion are diverse too.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Visit_kazakh family in Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tuva people have worshipped Shiveet Khairkhan Moutnain since they had settled in Mongolian Altai and it means that they protect this region including its wildlife and historical/cultural heritage sites for hundreds of years which gives us the chance for discovering our ancestors&rsquo; way of living and beautiful wild nature.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Visit kazakh family in Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Don&rsquo;t miss to visit in Kazakh family, their hospitality is amazing like other Mongolian nomads.Kazakh people believe in some strange sayings that &ldquo;the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home&rdquo; so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don&rsquo;t have any food for them. Every Kazakh family owns Dombor-the national musical instruments and the <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/golden-eagle-the-hunter-bird-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">golden eagles for prey</span></a></strong>. You can experience their unique culture, lifestyle and amazing hospitality.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>7.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Eagle Hunters and Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains eagle hunter" src="/uploads/Kazakh Eagle hunter Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Altai Tavan Bogd national Park is home to golden eagles. Hunting with golden eagles is one of the most important traditions of Mongolian Kazakhs. They train their eagles at its young age and hunt with eagles in winters. In the beginning of October, in Bayan-Ulgii province,<strong><span style="color:#800000;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"> </a>T</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">he Golden Eagle Festival</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></a></strong>is held for promoting Kazakh&rsquo;s ancient tradition to their next generation and to the world. On this fascinating festival, you will see and enjoy uncommon cultural activities and have great opportunity to take stunning photos.</p>

<p>Here you can enjoy the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/incredible-photos-from-spring-golden-eagle-festival" target="_blank">most impressive golden eagle and eagle hunters&#39; photos</a> by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank">Batzaya Photography</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>8.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Fauna of the Altai&nbsp;Mountain National Park of Mongolia</strong></span></h3>

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<p>The National Park is habitat of large mammals, including,&nbsp;red deer, brown bears, gray wolves foxes and marmots. Endangered snow lynx, <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Snow Leopard,</span></a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Argali wild sheep </span></a></strong>and impressive birds,&nbsp;golden eagles, Eurasian eagle owl, snowcock, and several species of falcons. Also, thousands of migratory birds, pass through in spring and fall, including Eurasian spoonbill, relict, and <strong><a href="https://www.birdmongolia.com/bird-blog/bird-mongolia-shows-life-of-siberian-cranes-in-photos" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">6 species of crane</span></a></strong>, gull and Black Kite hawk. Mongolian Altai is one of the best destination for fishers, Potanin Osman, Mongolian Grayling, found only in western Mongolia and other several species of fish are famous Taimen, Lenok Trout are in the rivers and lakes of the park.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>9.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Flora of the National Park&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>Mongolian Altai Mountain the eco region is the habitant of many endemic and endangered species of plants including, Rhodiola rosea Juniperus communis and Altai onion /Allum Altaicum pell/ some of them are used for medicine and food by locals. Half of the flora of Siberia is found&nbsp;to be here. Generally the flora of the park has poorly studied so it is great destination to scientists.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>10.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Western Mongolia - Outdoor Activities and Photographic Destination</strong></span></h3>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Kazakh Nomads in Western Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Mongolia is a true destination of photography&nbsp;and outdoor adventures. If you are a photographer looking for new, exotic place to photograph, then Mongolian Altai Mountain is the right destination for you. Check out<strong><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-in-western-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">the best photo spots in western region of Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span></strong> You can&nbsp;hike, climb, trek, camp and horseride are popular activities in this awe inspiring region. Landscapes are diverse too, including desert steppe, dense forests, peaceful meadows, crystal clear lakes, Mountain Rivers and glacier and snow caped mountain adventures await you.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/western mongolia trip.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;You can trek anywhere in the park and most people hike or ride horses and camels. It is good way to explore surrounding area of the park. Riding and package carrying horses and camels can be rented through both local tour operators and families. Fishing inside the park is great with 5 species of fish, some of them are&nbsp;only found in the Western Mongolian Basin. The lakes and rivers contain Taimen, Lenok Trout, Osman, Grayling, and Pike. Fly fishing during the summer is attracts sportsmen from all over the world and ice fishing is popular among locals during the winter. Fishing inside the park is permitted from June 15 to April 15.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Climbing Altai Mountains of Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/stunning-photos-of-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Climb the highest peaks of Mongolia</span></a></strong>. To climb the Khuiten Peak needs world class skills and climb the Malchin peak is easier, so you have opportunity to enjoy the view from the roof of Mongolia.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/riding tour in Altai Mountains of Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Horseback riding is one of the best way to explore deep in this large park. Riding through the diverse landscapes like locals and visit the highlighted sites of the park. There are more adventures await you which could not be expressed by the words. Ayan Travel (<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com" target="_blank">toursmongolia.com</a>) the local adventure tour operator arranges all kind of tours to the park. Just come and experience!&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is held annually in western Mongolia and is a 2-day festival that annually runs 17 to 18th of September, co-organized by eagle hunters, local officials, and Mongolian tour operator company Ayan Travel.<font color="#37474f" face="Roboto Mono, monospace"><span style="font-size: 14px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);"> </span></font>The festival covers with Kazakh cultural activities, eagle hunting competitions, meeting ups with famous eagle hunters, and special photographic workshops in majestic Altai Mountain ranges at the pleasant time of the year. This year the festival will be held between 2026-09-17&nbsp;and&nbsp;2026-09-18&nbsp;in Sagsai Village, Bayan-Ulgii Province, West Mongolia. Here are the top ten reasons why you should visit the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>1. Golden Eagle Festival Is Getting the World&rsquo;s Most Trendy Event</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>According to world-class publications, there are some new words started to be seen The Golden Eagle Festival, Eagle Hunting in Mongolia, Kazakh Eagle Hunters, Ancient Tradition Is Still Alive in Mongolia &hellip;etc. That is true, appreciate journalists from around the world to promote this incredible human culture which nestles in the remote Altai mountains in Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai-eagle-festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-hunters-mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Since the soul-touching Film made about wonderful teenage eagle huntress Aisholpan, the hidden tradition of eagle hunting has been captured the world&rsquo;s attention. She has been practiced eagle hunting with her father. In 2014, she participated the eagle hunting competition against the adult, experienced eagle hunters during the annual Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia. So the film, the destination, the&nbsp;young generation, and the tradition of eagle hunting is all about the epic story of human culture and nature which truly steal your heart and can be the reason you should visit the Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai eagle festival mongolia opening parade" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-mongolia-opening-parade.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p>

<p><img alt="the eagle huntress aisholpan" src="/uploads/aisholpan.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>2. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Offers Chance To Know About Kazakh Culture </strong></span></span></h2>

<p>Once you decided to travel to west Mongolia, especially visit eagle hunters, one of the most important things to do is experiencing the nomadic lifestyle of the local people and Kazakh culture.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="nomadic migration at  sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-culture-day-nomadic-migration.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>On the first day</strong> of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival you will totally immerse yourself into the authentic Kazakh culture by visiting hunters&rsquo; families, the most hospitable people on earth, following nomadic migration, learning their customs, experiencing in ger/yurt assembling, tasting local cuisine.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-Mongolia-by-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="eagle-hunter-family" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-mongolia-visit-kazakh-family.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p>

<p><img alt="eagle-hunter-family-in-west-mongolia" src="/uploads/sagsai-festiva-visit-kazakh-family.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<p>All visitors are invited to have warm talks with popular hunters, listening to epic stories, and speeches in the afternoon. As it is a cultural event, folk music performance is included in the program, the perfect chance to see them in their national embroidered costumes.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Eagle_festival_concert.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p><img alt="kazakh folk performance" src="/uploads/Eagle_festival_folk_performance.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>3. Explore The World Of Eagle Hunting During The Festival </strong></span></span></h2>

<p>Hunting with eagles has been practiced by Kazakh and Kyrgyz people for thousands of years in central Asia. Today in Mongolia, this is still living among the Kazakhs in its ancient form.</p>

<p><img alt="eagle-hunters-sagsai-festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunitng-mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>The giant golden eagle soaring over the prey, and the hunter or Berkutchi /eagle hunter I Kazakh language/ calling his eagle while galloping on horseback to the prey, the hunter eagle swooping down and landed on the prey hand with her full speed.</p>

<p><img alt="hunitng-with-eagles-in-mongolia" src="/uploads/The-Eagle-Hunting-in-Mongolia-sagsai.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="eagle-prey" src="/uploads/hunting-eagle-prey.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

<p><img alt="the golden eagle" src="/uploads/hunting-eagles-prey.jpg" style=" float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p>

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<p>This is the most amazing moment to show us how the eagle and the man have built a special, spiritual relationship during their training period. It is said that there are five methods of hunting with eagles used among Kazakh falconry. You will learn all about the eagle hunting, its traditions and see thrilling competitions on the second day of the festival.</p>

<p><img alt="eagle hunter at sagsai eagle festival" src="/uploads/Eagle-Hunter-in-Mongolia-Sagsai.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="tug of war at eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunting-festoval-competition.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p>

<p><img alt="kuk-bar at eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-festival-kuk-bar.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>4. Photography Workshops At Sagsai Eagle Festival</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>We are helping our clients to &ldquo;Be the eye to the world&rdquo;, the words make us motivated as a photo tour organizing team. The 2-day festival is dedicated to all levels of photographers and filmmakers. The Golden Eagle Festival is so photogenic and very rich in unique objects to capture.</p>

<p><img alt="photography tour to sagsai festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-mongolia-photography-workshops.jpg" /></p>

<p>The hunter eagles, elegantly geared horses, traditionally embroidery dressed locals, festival parade, thrilling games on horseback, cultural ceremonies, performances, eagle hunting actions, ethnic portraits, and natural beauties are all in front of you.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="portrait photography at sagsai eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunter-portrait.jpg" /></p>

<p>Special photo sessions are included in the program and if you need more professional service please just tell us and let us make your lens be the eye to the world. Photography workshops are held by talented, professional photographer Batzaya Choijiljav, who has been arranging and taking photographic adventures throughout Mongolia for more than a decade.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>5. Why Sagsai Is An Ideal Place For The Eagle Festival</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>Sagsai soum, or village is a perfect habitat of giant eagles, wildlife, and nomadic people. The most eagle hunters of west Mongolia, are living in this small village, so we can call this place as a Hot Spot of Eagle Hunting Tradition in Mongolia. The Eagle Festival takes place in 35km from the Ulgii town, in a convenient area of Sagsai (river) valley surrounded with magnificent mountain backdrops. Special thanks to the local officials of Sagsai village for the cooperation with organizing the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival and it helps us to make our festival more local and tourism-friendly and well-organized.</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai-is-ideal-place-for-eagle-hunting-festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-location.jpg" /></p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>6. September Is Pleasant Time For Travelling To Eagle Hunters In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>When nature turns into its most&nbsp;beautiful color, September is considered to be a suitable period to travel in Mongolia. The temperature is milder than October and a bit cooler than warm August. Pleasant days are good for festive attenders, and the clear nights are perfect to shoot night sky photography. It is also an important period for the eagle training to prepare them for winter hunting. So September is the best time to travel to the eagle hunting festival in Mongolia.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>7. Not Too Touristy Festival of Mongolia Gives Us Great Freedom</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>If you are a crowd escaper, creative artist, or passionate photographer and need to produce eye-catching works during your travels, or need to have uncommon images of the eagle festival then Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is the right attraction for you. All the participants are so pleasant to allow us to meet, to have an interview, and to photograph them, the competitions take place right in front of you, so just focus on your passionate subjects.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>8. Other Activities Around The Sagsai Festival</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>As it is festive, the trade fair,&nbsp;souvenir stands, coffee corner, night events other services, or activities are available during the festival. Tourists are invited to attend our special arranged activities, which would be a surprise for now.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-festival-trade-fair.jpg" style=" float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p><img alt="eagle festival in sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-festival-other-activities.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>9. Contribution To Local People&rsquo;s Livelihood of Altai Region</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>The contribution of tourism towards improving the livelihoods of local people in the remote Altai region of Mongolia. As an organizer of the festival, we have made some economic and social contribution to the local people, especially for young kids. For our clients, this is not the only contribution to the local hunters&rsquo; livelihood but also to educate, to inspire international audiences to promote this exotic heritage through their lenses. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers some special sessions for your project if you would like to create outstanding impacts on the society.</p>

<p><img alt="contribute to local people at sagsai festival" src="/uploads/contribution-to-eagle-hunters.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p><img alt="contribution to local society at sagsai" src="/uploads/contribute-local-people-at-sagsai-festival.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>10. Ayan Travel Experienced Travel Company In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>For the last decade, we have been successfully arranging adventure, event-based, and photography tours throughout Mongolia, under the lead of Batzaya Choijiljav, the active traveler, talented photographer, and verified photo contributor to the world-class agencies. Based on our previous travel experiences, we organize Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;with the help of local eagle hunters, official places of Mongolian tourism organizations, and our valuable partners and clients.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="ayan travel team at sagsai festival" src="/uploads/Ayan_travel_group_at_eagle_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>For the basic tour operating services,&nbsp;such as meals, accommodation, transportation, travel, photography gear organizing, and keeping all visitors&#39; safety, are arranged by our travel specialists and local partners. Our well-experienced tour guides, photography crew are here to make your trip wonderful. The Team at Ayan Travel try our best to make your trip successfully completed.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">A Picture Says A Thousand Words, But A Video Shows A Thousand Pictures.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">The atmosphere of <strong>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">Here we suggest<span style="color:#024748;"> </span><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour 2026</span></a><font color="#800000">.&nbsp;</font></u></p>

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			'body' => '<h2>Our recommendation for a two week Mongolia itinerary</h2>

<p>Are you looking for recommendation for Travel Mongolia? Are you asking for someone&rsquo;s help or suggestions right now? Haven&#39;t got much time but you want to take a Mongolia trip?&nbsp;<br />
You&#39;ll get a different answer from anyone you ask about the must-sees and must-dos in Mongolia tour. So it can be tough to make sure you get the most from your tour Mongolia so we&#39;ve pooled our knowledge and put together the ultimate 2-week Mongolia trip.&nbsp;However, we share some of our tours to put into perspective how you need to go about planning a trip to Mongolia with just two weeks at your disposal. That way you&rsquo;ll get a better feel for a place and get to know the best things to do while your visits Mongolia. Understand that you will never have time to see EVERYTHING. And be okay with it.</p>

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<p><em>Spending your time in Mongolia for two weeks...</em></p>

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How should I&nbsp;spend 2 weeks in Mongolia?</h2>

<p>For all tour in Mongolia, experiencing in nomadic life is of utmost importance if you want explore real culture and adventure travel. In Mongolia it means you&rsquo;ll spend less time getting inside and more time exploring unchanged and untouched of wildlife and tradition and culture of nomadic herders, also wandering ancient history sites and enjoying natural beauty that make Mongolia world-famous.&nbsp;<br />
Trip from Ulaanbaatar to the countryside, be prepared to experience a wide range of vibes and experiences. We wouldn&rsquo;t go from the west to east and back. That&rsquo;s the mentality you have to have with travelling in Mongolia. You can choose your Mongolia tour destinations. Travel Mongolia within 2 week is not enough, not long time, however we recommend you the perfect 2 weeks&nbsp;tour in Mongolia with us.<br />
If you&rsquo;re a<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-for-the-first-time-travelers-in-mongolia" target="_blank">&nbsp;first-time visitor to Mongolia,</a>&nbsp;you need to put some thought into your Mongolia travel planning. Moreover highlight of your 2 week Mongolia is<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/the-top-5-must-see-events-in-mongolia" target="_blank">&nbsp;festivals and events</a>&nbsp;of the regions, which attracts lots of interests, you decide to travel.</p>

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<p><img alt="Naadam festival opening ceremony " src="/uploads/Naadam openning ceremony.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>&nbsp;Naadam Festival - National Holiday of Mongolia. Opening ceremony in the central stadium of Ulaanbaatar city.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">The Perfect 14 Day Mongolia Itinerary&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></h2>

<h3><strong>Ulaanbaatar Day 1-2</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Your tour will start from UB, capital city of Mongolia. It&rsquo;s a heck of an introduction to the country though, so prepare yourself.<br />
So, what to do in Ulaanbaatar? Well, A lot!&nbsp;<br />
At the top of your travel list should be Gandan Monastery and the Bogd Khaan Museum. This is the number one religious sights of Mongolia, and for good reason. Gandan Monastery, which houses the Migijid Janraisag statue with 26.5 meter high which is tallest indoor statue in the world, is generally regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in the country.<br />
There are many more temples, monasteries and museums in Ulaanbaatar, so you won&rsquo;t be short of temples and Buddha statues.&nbsp;<br />
Some notable highlights include Zaisan Square (Soviet Union Memorial) and you can walk 300 meters on staircase with more than 600 steps and reach the Memorial and also view UB city from top of the mountain.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia ulaanbaatar " src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_city.jpg" /></p>

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And, of course, there&rsquo;s more to Ulaanbaatar than monasteries. Ulaanbaatar has fantastic nightlife and shopping, with some of the best restaurants and bars in city.&nbsp;<br />
Another attraction in UB city is the Chinggis square &ndash;heart of the city, large colonnade monument of Chinggis khaan, Ogedei, Khubilai khan dominates the square&rsquo;s north side directly in front of government palace.<br />
Other than that, our advice for UB is to spend some time getting acclimatized, experiencing culture of the people, wandering Ger-streets, checking out the traditional music concerts, and immersing yourself in night life of the city.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolian capital city Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_capital_city.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Sukhbaatar Square in the center of Ulaanbaatar city&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Gobi Desert and&nbsp;ancient capital Karakorum&nbsp;Day 3-7</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank">Travel to Gobi desert Mongolia</a>&nbsp;start by flight to Dalanzadgad and drive to Yol Valley and explore Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park.&nbsp;Then you will go to Khongor Sand Dunes and recommend you sand skating, the most famous and touristy section of the Gobi desert.<br />
Next stops will be Bayanzag &ndash;cemetery of dinosaurs and Ongi Monastery. This mysterious desert offers you to explore prehistoric sites such as dinosaur fossils and ancient sea bed remains. Experience nomadic lifestyle, meet local people, try camel riding, hike on sand dunes, take stunning pictures and collect beautiful memory while you are travelling.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Gobi desert tours mongolia" src="/uploads/hongor_sand_dune.jpg" /></p>

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After that you will head to Orkhon Waterfall. Full check out most important&nbsp; travel destinations including Ruins of Chinggis Khan&lsquo;s ancient capital Karakorum and the first established monastery of Mongolia-Erdene-zuu and many more and its Museum and Tuvkhun Monastery. It is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO world heritage and Turkic exploring. Combinations of natural beauty and historical sites are wonderful out there in province of Arkhangai.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Erdenezuu monastery Mongolia" src="/uploads/erdenezuu_monastery1.jpg" /></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Khovsgol Lake Day 8-12</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Next main Mongolia tour attraction heads from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/arkhangai" target="_blank">Arkhangai</a>&nbsp;to Khuvsgul lake. There you&rsquo;ll find the camp houses on shore of fresh water lake of Khuvsgul, where many foreigners base themselves long term thanks to the nice view, mysterious reindeer herder&lsquo;s way of living and ancient shaman rituals. There&rsquo;s a fantastic exploring of untouched life of reindeer herders, arguably the most mysterious ethnic group in the world, a gorgeous Taiga nature beauty on the shore of lake, and it is national park of Khuvsgul.&nbsp;<br />
Northern part of Mongolia is the land of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/I-Documented-Mongolia%E2%80%99s-Mystical-Tsaatan-Reindeer-People" target="_blank">Tsaatan people</a>, reindeer herders and beautiful Khuvsgul Lake National Park.&nbsp;Visit Tsaatan minority of Mongolia, experience their primitive life style, meet authentic shamans to get knowledge of them and ride reindeer through the Taiga.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_lake.jpg" /></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake and darkhad valley" src="/uploads/darkhad_valley.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>&nbsp;Ending your 2 week Itinerary Day 13-14</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Back in UB.<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/popular-weekend-trips-around-ulaanbaatar" target="_blank">&nbsp;Experiencing the&nbsp;best tour attractions near UB</a>&nbsp;&ndash; enjoying Chinggis Khaan Equestrian statue near UB city and where it has historical statues and museums. Shopping and cultural performance and have some free day for yourself.<br />
Transfer to the Airport and Departure.<br />
What are your thoughts on this itinerary or do you have any questions about it?&nbsp;<br />
I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear if you use this itinerary on your visit!</p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:28px;">Need a longer&nbsp;Itinerary? Consider&nbsp;Mongolian Travel Destinations&nbsp;</span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">In case the above 2 week Mongolia travel itinerary doesn&rsquo;t check all your boxes, or you were looking for a longer itinerary (or you just want to try and pack more in!), here are some more of our Mongolia travel destinations for you to think about adding to your itinerary.</p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip to Western Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why western Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is homeland of Eagle hunters and Khazakhs and also includes thousands of ancient rock carvings which is listed on UNESCO World heritage site and also Mongolian Altai mountains.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash;Mongolian Altai Mountains, Altai Tavan Bogd national park, ancient rock carvings, Mysterious stone men and burial mounds, Golden eagle festival and Mongolian Kazakhs.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do</u>&nbsp;&ndash; reaching western part of the nation, climbing the mountain, trekking, sightseeing ,walking and photographing in national park, horse riding, visiting local nomadic families, seeing and experiencing&nbsp; eagle hunters and exploring local towns.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there&nbsp;</u>&ndash; domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep and horse.</p>

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<p><img alt="Altai mountains " src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_tuva_family.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Eagle hunting tour in Altai Mountain Mongolia" src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_eagle hunting.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/adventures-in-altai-tavan-bogd-mountains-tour" target="_blank">Adventures in Altai Tavan bogd Mountain tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-mongol-altai-mountains-photographic-expedition" target="_blank">Golden Eagle Festival and Mongol Altai Mountains Photographic Expedition</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related Articles and Topics</strong></p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destination, Western Mongolia</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank">10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Atai&nbsp;Mountains</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Central Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why central Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO world heritage and Turkic exploring. Combinations of natural beauty and historical sites are wonderful out there. There you can have chance to see wild animals such as Takhi-wild horse, Argalin wild sheep, Red deer, Siberian marmot and many species of birds and more.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash; Khustai national park, Kharkhorin, Erdenezuu monastery, Tsenkher hot spa, Khorgiin Togoo volcano and Terkhiin tsagaan lake, &nbsp;Tuvkhun monastery, Orkhon waterfall, Manzushir monastery, Gorkhi-Terelj national park, Ugii lake, Orkhon valley,Khuisiin naiman nuur,Chuluut river valley, Tsonjinboldog,Khugnu-Tarni&nbsp; national park,Shankh monastery, Taikhar rock, Choir town, Suvraga khairkhan mountain,13<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century complex and Tsetserleg town Arkhangai province.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do&nbsp;</u>&ndash;horse trekking, visit historical sites and national parks, monasteries, fishing, climbing and many more</p>

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<p><u>How to get there &ndash;</u>&nbsp;offroad minivan or jeep for your choice</p>

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<p><img alt="Central Mongolia Tours" src="/uploads/Central_mongolian_Kharkhorin.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia bird watching" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_birds.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Live with mongolian nomads" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_Family.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp; - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/horse-riding-in-legendary-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank">Horse riding in legendary Orkhon valley Tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/gobi-desert-and-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank"> Gobi desert-Orkhon valley tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/fishing-in-central-mongolia-tour" target="_blank">Fishing in Central Mongolia tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News and Topics</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/central" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Central Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-of-central-mongolia" target="_blank">Best Photo spots of Central Mongolia</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Eastern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why Eastern Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is birthplace of Chinggis Khan, man of the millennium and untouched and unexplored destination of Eastern Mongolia. In the east, there are many small lakes attracted by birds. There are also sand dunes of Gobi in Sukhbaatar province.</p>

<p>There you can</p>

<p><u>Must see places&nbsp;</u>&ndash;Burkhan Khaldun Mountain,Gun galuut nature reserve ,Baldan Bereeven Monastery, Khangal lake, Uglugch wall, Airag ord, Altan Ovoo, Shiliin Bogd Volcano, Taliin agui, Menen steppe-Eastern Mongolian steppe, Blue lake, Khar lake, Dariganga tribe,&nbsp; Khurgiin Khundii</p>

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<p><u>Things to do&nbsp;</u>&ndash; Visiting Chinggis Khaan&rsquo;s birth land, Natural parks and more, bird watching, hiking on sand dunes, horse riding, fishing, exploring tradition of nomadic life of Eastern Mongolia, especially Dariganga ethnic tribe and driving through Menen steppe.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there &ndash;</u>&nbsp;offroad minivan or jeep</p>

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<p><img alt="Eastern Mongolia tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_nomadic_life.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Eastern mongolia horse riding tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_horses.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp; -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/eastern-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"> Eastern Mongolia tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/discovering-homeland-of-chinggis-khaan-tour" target="_blank">Discovering Homeland of Chinggis Khaan tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News and Articles</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/eastern" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destinations, Eastern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/activities-and-things-to-do-in-eastern-mongolia" target="_blank">Activities and Things to Do in Eastern Mongolia</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Southern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why southern Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is home to Dinosaur fossils and exploring ancient sea bed remains and mysterious Mongolian Gobi desert. There are rare thrives such as Mongolian bactrial camel, Mongolian antelope, Black tailed gazelle, Argal wild sheep ,Ibex ,Snow leapord and many more.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash; Ikh gazriin chulu, Zorgol Khairkhan, Baga gazriin chuluu, Gobi desert, Yol valley, Gobi gurvan saikhan national park, Bayan Zag, Khermen tsav, Ongi monastery, Khongor sand dune, Ikh Bogd Mountain, Orog Lake, Shargalzuut hot spa, Sainshand city and Dalanzadgad</p>

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<p><u>Things to do there</u>- experiencing famous Mongolian Gobi desert, camel riding through&nbsp;&nbsp; , taking pictures, sightseeing and hiking on wonderful creation of sand dunes and national parks in Gobi.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there</u>- by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep</p>

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<p><img alt="Southern Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian stepp.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Monasteries Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_monasteries.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Gobi_desert_mongolia " src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_desert.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/caravaning-through-desert-wonders-tour" target="_blank"> Caravanning through Desert Wonders Tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour" target="_blank">Classic Mongolia Photography Tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/southern" target="_blank">Mongolian tourist destination, Southern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank">Mongolian Gobi Through the Lens of Photographer</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Northern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why northern Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is land of Tsaatan people, reindeer herders and beautiful Khuvsgul lake national park. There you can see many historical sites and burial monuments, many big rivers and lakes and true wild nature.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash;Amarbaysgalant monastery, Khuvsgul lake, Darkhad valley, Uushig Deer stone, Uran togoo volcano,T engis river, Delger rivers, Darkhad tribe, Erdenet city and Darkhan city. The Khubsgul Lake is inhabited by moose, reindeer, argali, Siberian ibex, red deer, many species of bird and fish.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do</u>&nbsp;&ndash; trekking mountains, exploring and visiting unique tradition of reindeer herders, their unchanged way of lives,</p>

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<p><u>How to get there</u>&nbsp;&ndash;by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Khovsgol lake mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia Khovsgol lake.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 514px;" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Tsaatan people at northern mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia tsaatan people.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/pioneering-in-khuvsgul-taiga-wilderness-trekking-tour" target="_blank">Pioneering in Khuvsgul Taiga wilderness trekking tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/photo-tour-to-mystical-reindeer-herders-in-mongolia" target="_blank">Photo Tour to Mystical Reindeer Herders in Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Related Topics and News</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/northern" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Northern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/my-epic-journey-to-taiga-mountains-of-northern-mongolia" target="_blank">My Epic Journey to Taiga Mountains of Northern Mongolia</a></p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Two -&nbsp;Week Mongolia Tour Itinerary</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Many travelers disregard the actual size of Mongolia, and its landscape until they arrive and end up regretting the choices they made in the planning stage and decided to come back travel in Mongolia. So, considering Mongolia is so vast, the problem becomes how to travel in a 2 weeks of time, and where to visit in Mongolia?</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Ayan travel-team of local travel experts organizing discovery and adventure oriented tours for group, incentives and individuals. We offer 2 week trip program that cover best travel places, must see attractions&nbsp;of Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">What are you waiting for? Take the next step and get your Mongolia trip&nbsp;planning by Ayan travel. Let Ayan travel team be as your Mongolia Travel guide. We always try provide a chance to encounter authentic nomadic life and adventures activities that Mongolia has to offer proudly.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tailormade" target="_blank">Be directly connect to our tailor made programs if you seek 2 week Mongolia tour with special interest</a>.</strong></p>

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			'body' => '<p>Are you planning to&nbsp;travel to Mongolia for the first time and searching for the things to know before you visit Mongolia?&nbsp;<br />
Congratulations that you decide and intend to travel to the remotest, density populated, exotic and country of last remaining nomads. This was my dream to visit this beautiful country. In the city, people will allow foreigner a&nbsp;very wide margin, and many Mongolians don&rsquo;t strictly follow all the rules either.&nbsp; Every province and ethnic groups have different traditions. So it is better to read or ask from your guide and local team.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><br />
Here are &quot;The 10 Tips&nbsp;for the First Time Travelers to Mongolia&quot;&nbsp;</h2>

<h3><br />
1. Expectation VS Reality&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians are nomads. The main accommodation for tourist is &ldquo;Ger camp&rdquo;, the traditional dwelling of the Mongols. I expected that Mongolia&nbsp;is the only country of nomadic people, wide steppes and offers not too many modern comforts for travelers. In facts,&nbsp;for instance, we stayed in tourist ger camp where we could feel good enough comfort. But not all camps are good like that. The felt cover of the Ger dwelling smells naturally during the rainy days. Please try to understand it is their traditional, long-lasting accommodation. I advise you prepare yourself if you travel in Mongolia for a multi-day trip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/where-to-stay-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Where to stay in Mongolia</span></a></p>

<h3>2. Mongolian visa process</h3>

<p>Do you know about the visa of Mongolia? Check out the visa-free countries&nbsp;<u><a href="http://www.consul.mn/eng/02visae.php" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">here</span></a></u>. If you are not a nationality from visa-free countries it has several options.&nbsp;<br />
First please check whether it has Mongolian embassy or consulate in your country? If yes, please go there and apply for your visa. If no please find the second option. It has a chance to get a visa at the airport. For this option, the tour operator company&rsquo;s invitation is required. The process will be 2 weeks to 2 months.&nbsp;<br />
Finally, I recommend you to choose your right partner in Mongolia</p>

<p>- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 things you need to </span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">know-Traveler&#39;s</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Checklist&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="tips for travel mongolia " src="/uploads/how to travel to mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>3. Mongolian weather&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The climate in Mongolia is unpredictable. The temperature difference between day and night is extreme, especially in the Gobi, the Southern Part of Mongolia. The northern and western part of Mongolia is getting&nbsp;colder from the end of August. So, if you are traveling in shoulder season in Mongolia, pack your warm garments for traveling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-period-to-travel-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Time to Visit Mongolia</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia weather " src="/uploads/mongolia weather.jpg" /></p>

<h3>4. Meals in Mongolia</h3>

<p>Are you vegan, vegetarian or need gluten-free food in Mongolia? Actually, in the city of Mongolia-Ulaanbaatar has restaurants more than 50 countries meals, and ger camps in the countryside can do those kinds of foods according to your special request as soon as you pre-book it. If you choose a tented camping tour this will be quite hard, when you don&rsquo;t have experienced cook.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="what to eat in mongolia " src="/uploads/what to eat in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>5. Rules in the Ger&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">It is incredible, even you&rsquo;re not pre-arrangement you can visit nomadic families and they hospitalized you from the bottom of their heart. When you enter the ger never step on the threshold (Bosgo), and watch out your head to butt a lintel or door jamb.&nbsp;<br />
Middle and north side of the ger is an important part of the family. NO garbage, litter is ever thrown into the fire such as onionskin etc.&nbsp;<br />
The left side of the ger is female&rsquo;s and the right side is man&rsquo;s side. Northside is a sacred and holy area such as divinity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolian ger photos " src="/uploads/mongolia traditional dwelling.jpg" /></p>

<h3>6. Timing in Mongolia</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Synonymous to &ldquo;Island time&rdquo;. It used to have only morning and evening time when Mongolians didn&#39;t have a watch. Sunray inside the ger/yurt/ was used&nbsp;both as a&nbsp;sun clock&nbsp;and a calendar. Generally, elders are still using&nbsp;this timing today.&nbsp;People are less aware of time here and locals are the very relaxed attitude about it. Say your time with extra and reserves to your local team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolian ger photos " src="/uploads/ger mongolian yurts.jpg" /></p>

<h3>7. Bring cash in the countryside</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Please prefer Mongolian currency-Tugrik. By the way, during the national holidays, they have 3-5 days of rest and no bank and no currency exchange are working. In this case, it is better to change at the airport. Otherwise, the bank or exchange has a better rate. And Mongolian countryside is cash-based society and ATM in a small town might have no cash even it is the tourist peak season. Also, it has a risk of no electricity in the whole soums or towns, it can happen anytime in any place. No electricity means none of the business goes normally.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>8. Small gifts to the children of the countryside</h3>

<p>Kids are always curious and bring with you a small gift for children. My advice would be to bring them something they don&rsquo;t have stationary, books, puzzles, but sweets and toys are just as fine. If you like to take pictures of them, both of the kids and adults appreciate some gifts, to be taken their photos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>- <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to Pack for Mongolia Trip&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="nomads kids mongolia photos " src="/uploads/nomad kids mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>9. Tipping for staff</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">First-time travelers always ask about the amount of tips for their local staffs.&nbsp;<br />
Though by definition a tip is never legally required, it is recommended when you are on tour. This is not spoiling the market or running hospitality, it is simply being fair. Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and the number of clients on the trip. Generally, groups like to meet together before the end of the tour to discuss how much they would like to tip each staff member based on their individual trek experience. Tipping in hotels and restaurants is up to the individual, 10% never goes wrong here.</p>

<h3>10. Find Mongolian Tour Company</h3>

<p>Finally, I advise you to choose a local tour company that offers a reasonable price and good service. So how to find a good local tour operator in Mongolia? Consider your travel purpose, budget and&nbsp;experience of the local company.&nbsp;For me, I searched on the internet and then filtered them by my travel interest.&nbsp;There are similar agencies found on google and I sent email them and then compared their responses, experiences, reliability and specialties.&nbsp;&nbsp;For me,&nbsp;I chose <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">this company</span></a> because I prefer adventure and photography specialist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="travel agency in mongolia " src="/uploads/best travel agency in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>I hope this advice may helpful for you and your Mongolia Trip would be great even if you are a first timer in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<h2>What Real Field Experience Looks Like</h2>

<p>At dawn, the mountains are silent except for the sound of wind crossing frozen rock.</p>

<p>A tracker stops suddenly and studies a distant ridgeline through binoculars. Nobody speaks. Cameras remain lowered. Sometimes nothing appears for hours. Sometimes for days.</p>

<p>This is what a real snow leopard photography expedition in Mongolia feels like.</p>

<p>Not a safari. Not a guaranteed wildlife encounter. But a field-based experience shaped by patience, weather, altitude, and the unpredictable movement of one of the world&rsquo;s most elusive predators.</p>

<p>Photographing snow leopards in the wild remains one of the most demanding forms of wildlife photography on Earth.</p>

<p>A Mongolia snow leopard photography expedition requires physical endurance, adaptability, and the willingness to accept uncertainty in remote mountain terrain where sightings can never be guaranteed.</p>

<p>Yet meaningful encounters still occur for those willing to observe carefully, move patiently, and spend time in the mountains on the animal&rsquo;s terms.</p>

<h3>How Our Snow Leopard Photography Expeditions Took Shape</h3>

<p>Ayan Travel began operating dedicated snow leopard photography expeditions after many years of leading wildlife-focused journeys across western Mongolia.</p>

<p>As a Mongolia-based expedition team, we saw growing interest from serious international photographers seeking authentic field experience rather than structured wildlife tourism.</p>

<p>Over time, it became clear that snow leopard photography could never follow fixed sightseeing logic.</p>

<p>Routes, timing, and daily movement had to remain flexible, adapting constantly to weather, terrain, tracking conditions, and the natural behavior of the animal itself.</p>

<p>Our approach gradually evolved through repeated field expeditions, direct observation, and years spent working in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote mountain ecosystems.</p>

<p>This philosophy was shaped in part through the long-term wildlife fieldwork of photographer and expedition leader Batzaya Choijiljav, whose years documenting Mongolia&rsquo;s wildlife helped establish an expedition approach centered on patience, realism, ethical practice, and respect for the animal above all else.</p>

<p>Today, the same principles continue to define how every Ayan Travel snow leopard photography expedition operates.</p>

<h3>From Fieldwork to Photography Books</h3>

<p>Years spent in snow leopard habitat eventually evolved into long-term photography and publishing work.</p>

<p>Photographer and expedition leader Batzaya Choijiljav later published large-format snow leopard photography books shaped through years of repeated field expeditions in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote mountain ecosystems.</p>

<p>The same philosophy continues to shape how Ayan Travel operates its snow leopard photography expeditions today.</p>

<h3>What a Real Snow Leopard Photography Expedition Feels Like</h3>

<p>Preparation begins long before entering the mountains.</p>

<p>Participants receive detailed guidance on winter clothing systems, physical readiness, camera equipment, altitude considerations, and mental expectations.</p>

<p>Snow leopard photography requires as much patience internally as it does technical skill behind the camera.</p>

<p>Once in the field, days revolve around tracking and observation.</p>

<p>Local trackers scan distant slopes for fresh movement, paw prints, prey behavior, and subtle signs hidden within the terrain.</p>

<p>Photographers spend long hours studying ridgelines through binoculars and telephoto lenses, often in temperatures ranging between &ndash;20&deg;C and &ndash;30&deg;C.</p>

<p>Elevation typically varies between 2,500 and 3,100 meters.</p>

<p>Terrain is steep, rocky, and physically demanding.</p>

<p>Equipment is heavy.</p>

<p>Movement is deliberate.</p>

<p>Some days involve climbing several ridges through deep snow only to find old tracks disappearing into broken cliffs.</p>

<p>Fingers freeze quickly while changing camera settings.</p>

<p>Wind cuts across exposed slopes.</p>

<p>Hours pass behind binoculars without movement.</p>

<p>Then suddenly, everything changes in seconds.</p>

<p>Snow leopard habitat is never empty.</p>

<p>Siberian ibex move carefully across distant cliffs. Argali appear briefly against open slopes. Ravens circle silently in rising wind.</p>

<p>These moments matter because they reveal the larger mountain ecosystem the snow leopard belongs to.</p>

<p>Then, on certain mornings, the tracker lowers his binoculars slightly and gestures quietly.</p>

<p>A shape moves slowly across a distant ridge.</p>

<p>A pale body against fractured rock.</p>

<p>For a few brief moments &mdash; sometimes only seconds &mdash; the entire mountain narrows to a single presence.</p>

<p>No fences. No vehicles. No noise.</p>

<p>Only distance, cold air, and a rare animal moving freely through its natural world.</p>

<p>Moments like this cannot be manufactured.</p>

<p>They can only be earned through patience, field discipline, and time spent in the mountains.</p>

<h3>Ethics and Responsibility in Snow Leopard Photography</h3>

<p>Ethical practice remains central to every Ayan Travel snow leopard photography expedition.</p>

<p>Snow leopards are never chased, pressured, baited, or approached aggressively.</p>

<p>Maintaining appropriate distance is non-negotiable.</p>

<p>Photography should never alter the animal&rsquo;s natural behavior.</p>

<p>Success is not measured only by photographic proximity, but by whether the animal remains undisturbed and able to continue naturally within its environment.</p>

<p>Our expeditions operate with the understanding that we are visitors within the animal&rsquo;s territory.</p>

<p>The mountain dictates pace.</p>

<p>Distance, restraint, and patience are essential parts of ethical snow leopard photography.</p>

<h3>What We Have Learned from the Field</h3>

<p>Through repeated snow leopard photography expeditions in Mongolia, we have learned that:</p>

<p>Snow leopard sightings can never be guaranteed.</p>

<p>Patience and observation matter more than speed.</p>

<p>Accepting uncertainty often leads to the most meaningful experiences.</p>

<p>Small group sizes significantly improve field efficiency and flexibility.</p>

<p>Respect for the animal always matters more than the photograph itself.</p>

<p>These lessons continue to shape how we design and operate our expeditions today.</p>

<h3>Who This Expedition Is Designed For</h3>

<p>This snow leopard photography expedition is designed for photographers who understand that meaningful wildlife work requires uncertainty.</p>

<p>It is for individuals comfortable in remote winter conditions, physically demanding terrain, and long periods of observation.</p>

<p>It is for photographers who value authenticity over convenience and field experience over guarantees.</p>

<p>This is not a casual sightseeing tour or a guaranteed-sighting wildlife trip.</p>

<p>Small group sizes are intentionally maintained to preserve flexibility, minimize environmental disturbance, and maximize field efficiency in the mountains.</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:24px;">Why Mongolia Remains One of the Last True Frontiers for Snow Leopard Photography</span></h2>

<p>Mongolia offers something increasingly rare in modern wildlife tourism: scale, isolation, and uncertainty.</p>

<p>Vast mountain terrain, limited infrastructure, and low tourism pressure still allow snow leopards to move largely undisturbed across enormous landscapes.</p>

<p>Unlike heavily commercialized wildlife destinations, success here depends less on infrastructure and more on patience, local field knowledge, weather, timing, and time spent in the mountains.</p>

<p>This combination of scale, climate, and unpredictability continues to make Mongolia one of the last true frontiers for snow leopard photography.</p>

<p>Serious wildlife photographers continue to seek Mongolia not for guarantees, but for authenticity.</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:24px;">If You Are Considering Joining a Snow Leopard Photography Expedition in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p>If you are looking for a highly structured wildlife tour with predictable outcomes, this may not be the right expedition.</p>

<p>But if you are seeking a real snow leopard photography expedition in Mongolia led by a Mongolia-based team with long-term field experience in the Altai Mountains, we invite you to explore our upcoming departures.</p>

<p>Some expeditions end with only tracks in the snow.</p>

<p>Others offer a brief moment that remains unforgettable for the rest of your life.</p>

<p>The mountains decide which one you receive.</p>

<p>Your role is simply to arrive prepared.</p>

<p>Explore Our Snow Leopard Photography Expeditions in Mongolia</p>

<p>Small winter departures led by a Mongolia-based expedition team with long-term field experience in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote Altai Mountains.</p>

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			'body' => '<p class="isSelectedEnd">Travelers planning an eagle festival journey in western Mongolia are often surprised to discover that the experience can vary significantly depending on where &mdash; and when &mdash; they go. In reality, the experience can feel very different depending on where &mdash; and when &mdash; you go. Although these festivals are often grouped together online, the September Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival and the larger October Golden Eagle Festival period near &Ouml;lgii offer distinctly different atmospheres, travel rhythms, and photographic experiences.</p>

<p>Neither is necessarily &ldquo;better.&rdquo; The right choice depends largely on what kind of journey you are looking for. Western Mongolia is also home to several smaller local eagle hunting gatherings, but this article focuses only on the two festival experiences most commonly considered by international travelers planning an eagle festival tour in Mongolia.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#A52A2A;">The October Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p><img alt="Calling Eagle" src="/uploads/October_golden_eagle_festival_pic.jpg" /></p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival holds an important place in the development of Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural tourism history. Over many years, it became one of the country&rsquo;s earliest internationally recognized travel events and helped introduce the eagle hunting traditions of western Mongolia to visitors from around the world.</p>

<h3>A Large-Scale Cultural Festival Atmosphere</h3>

<p>The festival atmosphere during early October is energetic and large in scale. Depending on the year and location, visitors may encounter many eagle hunters, cultural performances, spectators, traditional music, artisan trade, and a broad public festival environment surrounding the competitions.</p>

<p>For many first-time travelers to Mongolia, this dramatic atmosphere is part of the attraction itself &mdash; horses crossing open valleys, hunters in heavy fur clothing, cold wind moving through the Altai landscape, and, in some years, early snow arriving across the mountains.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Bayan-Olgii" src="/uploads/golden_eagle_festival_parade_october.jpg" /></p>

<h3>Kazakh Crafts, Markets, and Cultural Energy</h3>

<p>The larger October festival period also creates opportunities to experience Kazakh craft traditions more broadly, including handmade hunting equipment, embroidery, fur work, traditional clothing, and local artisan markets around the festival grounds.</p>

<p>Over time, the October festival also grew through the work of local eagle hunter communities, provincial organizers, and early tourism initiatives developed by companies such as Nomadic Expeditions, which helped introduce eagle hunting culture of western Mongolia to international tourism audiences.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/moments_golden_eagle_festival_october.jpg" /></p>

<h3>Important Travel Information About the October Festival Period</h3>

<p>Travelers planning around the October festival period should also note that, in recent years, more than one festival event has taken place during the same weekend in different locations and under different organizing groups.</p>

<p>One event is traditionally organized near Sayat Tolgoi (Sayat Hill) with provincial involvement, while another has also been organized separately in the Sharnuur area.</p>

<p>Because these events happen during the same weekend, schedules, participant presence, transport logistics, and overall atmosphere can vary depending on the specific event and year.</p>

<p>The October festival period can also place significant pressure on local infrastructure. Flights into Bayan-&Ouml;lgii often become heavily booked, while accommodation availability during peak festival dates may become limited due to the large concentration of visitors arriving during the same period.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#A52A2A;">The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival</span></h2>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival " src="/uploads/SAGSAI_FESTIVAL_opening.png" /></p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival takes place annually on September 17&ndash;18 in Sagsai soum of Bayan-&Ouml;lgii province. Rather than developing around a large public festival atmosphere, Sagsai gradually formed its own identity through long-term collaboration with local eagle hunter families and a stronger focus on photography, documentary travel, and cultural immersion.</p>

<h3>Why Many Photographers Prefer the Sagsai Festival</h3>

<p>The overall rhythm is quieter and more personal. Many travelers are drawn to the feeling of space around the event &mdash; open mountain landscapes, fewer visual distractions, and more opportunities to observe interactions between hunters, families, horses, and eagles beyond the main competition moments themselves.</p>

<p>For photographers, the environment is often one of the strongest reasons for choosing Sagsai. The festival grounds are positioned within wide open landscapes with mountain backdrops and a cleaner visual environment that allows for more natural compositions and less crowd interference around the field.</p>

<p>Sagsai is generally experienced less as a mass public gathering and more as a field-oriented cultural environment shaped around observation, atmosphere, and time spent within the surrounding landscape and community.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai festival documentary Photography" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_photography_sesion.jpg" /></p>

<h3>September Weather and Travel Advantages</h3>

<p>The September timing also changes the overall travel experience significantly. Roads across western Mongolia are generally easier to access, daylight hours remain longer, and travelers often combine the festival with broader journeys through the Altai Mountains or the Gobi before colder October weather begins affecting some seasonal routes and camps.</p>

<p>Many returning photographers and documentary travelers also appreciate the consistency of the Sagsai festival structure, including its fixed annual timing and single festival location, which can make long-distance travel planning considerably easier.</p>

<p>Rather than trying to become the largest eagle festival in Mongolia, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival developed around a more personal atmosphere shaped through long-term relationships with local eagle hunter families in western Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="Ayan Travel Eagle Festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_Ayan_travel.png" /></p>

<h2>Practical Travel Information for Both Eagle Festivals</h2>

<p>Both festival periods typically use &Ouml;lgii town as the main accommodation base, with travelers flying from Ulaanbaatar into &Ouml;lgii Airport.</p>

<p>Flights to western Mongolia are limited and often become heavily booked during festival periods, particularly in early October, so advance booking is strongly recommended.</p>

<p>Most visitors stay in hotels, guesthouses, or ger camps in and around &Ouml;lgii before traveling daily to the festival grounds.</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival: approximately 35 km from &Ouml;lgii</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>October Golden Eagle Festival locations: generally closer to &Ouml;lgii depending on the year and location</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Traditional Kazakh meals and local food are commonly available at both festival grounds throughout the event days.</p>

<h3>Comparing Photography Conditions at Mongolia&rsquo;s Eagle Festivals</h3>

<p>The answer depends entirely on what kind of photography experience you are looking for.</p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival offers a larger public atmosphere, more visible cultural activity, greater crowd energy, the possibility of snow and winter scenery, and a strong festival spectacle.</p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers cleaner visual backgrounds, more open space, easier movement around the field, less crowd interference, and more documentary-style interaction and observation.</p>

<p>Some photographers are drawn to the energy and winter atmosphere of October, while others prefer the quieter rhythm and visual openness of Sagsai.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Festival Photography tour" src="/uploads/Sagsai_festival_eagle_hunters.png" /></p>

<h2>Choosing the Right Eagle Festival Experience in Western Mongolia</h2>

<p>In reality, these festivals are not competing versions of the same trip.</p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival offers a dramatic large-scale public gathering atmosphere connected to one of Mongolia&rsquo;s best-known cultural tourism events.</p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers a more photography-oriented and immersion-focused experience shaped around observation, atmosphere, and closer interaction with local eagle hunter families and landscapes.</p>

<p>Some travelers come for the spectacle.</p>

<p>Others come for the space between moments.</p>

<p>Both continue to play important roles in preserving and sharing the traditions of Kazakh eagle hunting in western Mongolia.</p>

<h2><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_festival_evening_Shooting.png" /></h2>

<p>As one of the organizers of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival, AYAN Travel works closely with local eagle hunter families, guides, and photographers throughout western Mongolia. Travelers interested in either the September Sagsai festival or the larger October festival period can contact our team for current schedules, travel planning, and photography-focused journeys across the Altai region.</p>

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<p data-end="213" data-start="55">Every autumn, travelers from around the world arrive in&nbsp;Mongolia hoping to witness one of the last great horse-and-eagle traditions still alive today.</p>

<p data-end="463" data-start="215">Most travelers know it simply as the Golden Eagle Festival, but in recent years another name has become increasingly recognized among photographers, filmmakers, documentary teams, and returning cultural travelers &mdash; the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<p data-end="866" data-start="465">Held annually on September 17&ndash;18 near Sagsai soum in Bayan-Ulgii Province, the festival has gradually become one of Mongolia&rsquo;s most distinctive cultural and photography-focused events. Unlike festivals built mainly around crowds and tourism, Sagsai still feels closely connected to the mountains, nomadic life, eagle hunter families, and the daily rhythm of Kazakh culture in the Altai region.</p>

<p data-end="1221" data-start="868">Rather than feeling like a performance separated from local life, the festival grows naturally from the landscape and the people who continue this tradition today. Over the years, it has also become closely connected with photography expeditions, documentary projects, and long-term collaborations with eagle hunter families throughout western Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Eagle_festival_opening_.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>WHAT IS SAGSAI?</h2>

<p data-end="1479" data-start="1247">Sagsai is both the name of a river valley and a soum (administrative district) in Bayan-Ulgii Province in western Mongolia. The region is widely known as one of the most important centers of Kazakh eagle hunting culture in Mongolia.</p>

<p data-end="1746" data-start="1481">Today, more than 80 active eagle hunters live throughout Sagsai and the surrounding areas. Many are connected through the Sagsai Eagle Hunter Association, which plays an important role in preserving local eagle hunting traditions and organizing the annual festival.</p>

<p data-end="1930" data-start="1748">Since first being established in 2018, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has continued growing each year while still maintaining a strong connection to local eagle hunter communities.</p>

<p data-end="2146" data-start="1932">Among the best-known eagle hunters from the region is Serik Jenisbek, whose images have become internationally recognized through documentaries, photography projects, and cultural productions from around the world.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle hunter Jenisbek" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_Eagle_festival_jenisbek.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A FESTIVAL DESIGNED AROUND THE LANDSCAPE</h2>

<p>One of the defining characteristics of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is the way the festival grounds are organized in harmony with the surrounding environment.</p>

<p>Rather than creating a visually crowded arena dominated by vehicles and modern infrastructure, the festival is carefully arranged so the mountains and open valley remain part of the experience itself. Spectators gather in an open semi-circular viewing area while eagle hunters and horse riders perform against a backdrop of open terrain and surrounding mountain slopes.</p>

<p>Parking areas, vendor sections, and support facilities are intentionally positioned away from the primary viewing environment so photographers and visitors can experience the competitions without heavy visual distraction. For photographers and filmmakers, this creates something increasingly rare &mdash; the opportunity to document eagle hunting culture in a landscape that still feels timeless.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai Eagle festival Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_nomadic_festival_game.png" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WHEN THE EAGLE HUNTERS APPEAR</h2>

<p>For many visitors, the most unforgettable moment of the entire festival happens at the very beginning.</p>

<p>As the opening ceremony approaches, the valley gradually grows quiet before long lines of eagle hunters on horseback begin appearing one after another from the folds of the surrounding mountains. Nearly a hundred riders descend together carrying golden eagles on their arms as they move slowly toward the festival grounds.</p>

<p>For first-time visitors, the moment can feel almost unreal. Some travelers stand frozen between raising their cameras and simply watching in silence while others quietly wipe tears from their eyes.</p>

<p>Against the open valley and mountain backdrop, the riders eventually form a great circle together before the crowd, their horses moving beneath raised eagles as if ancient horsemen had emerged directly from the Altai Mountains themselves. Only after this dramatic arrival does the official festival opening truly begin.</p>

<h2>THE COMPETITIONS</h2>

<p>At the center of the festival are the eagle hunting competitions themselves &mdash; events that combine horsemanship, eagle handling, speed, discipline, and deep trust between hunter and bird.</p>

<p>One of the most dramatic competitions takes place high along the mountain slopes above the valley. An eagle hunter waits below on horseback while another person assists from the mountainside above, releasing the hunter&rsquo;s eagle from a distant ridge.</p>

<p>As the hunter calls from below using the familiar voice and calls recognized by the bird, the eagle circles through the mountain air before descending rapidly toward its owner. In one competition, the eagle must return directly to the hunter&rsquo;s arm. In another, the eagle is released toward a fox skin dragged behind a galloping horse across the valley floor.</p>

<p>Traditional horseback games also form an important part of the festival. Riders compete in horseback coin pickup games requiring speed, balance, and precision, while another major competition involves horsemen battling to seize and carry a goat skin across the field in a traditional Central Asian horseback contest demanding strength, endurance, and horsemanship.</p>

<p>Another beloved event is the traditional horseback game between young men and women, where couples race side by side across the open field in a playful competition combining speed, humor, beauty, and horsemanship.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai Golden eagle festiva" src="/uploads/Kazakh_eagle_hunters_during_Sagsai_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>MORE THAN AN EAGLE FESTIVAL</h2>

<p>Although eagle hunting remains the heart of the festival, the atmosphere surrounding Sagsai reflects a much broader picture of Kazakh nomadic culture.</p>

<p>Before the official opening begins, nomadic families arrive across the valley with camels, horses, cattle, sheep, and goats before setting up their gers near the festival grounds. Women display handmade embroidery and traditional crafts while local artisans and merchants organize cultural market areas featuring regional products and handmade goods.</p>

<p>Throughout the festival, visitors can attend cultural concerts performed by local musicians, dancers, and children from Sagsai and Bayan-Ulgii Province. Traditional Kazakh music, including the sound of the dombra and performances such as Khaira Jorga, become part of the atmosphere across the festival grounds.</p>

<p>For many visitors, these moments become just as memorable as the competitions themselves.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle hunter Mongolia Sagsai Festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_eagle_hunters_portrait.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WHY MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS PREFER SAGSAI FESTIVAL</h2>

<p>Over the years, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has become increasingly recognized among photographers and documentary filmmakers searching for a more open and visually immersive festival environment.</p>

<p>Part of this comes from the landscape itself &mdash; open mountain backdrops, cleaner visual space, fewer modern distractions, and natural movement across the surrounding valley. The festival layout is intentionally designed to preserve visual openness rather than creating heavily crowded viewing environments.</p>

<p>Many photographers first arrive for the festival itself before later returning for winter eagle hunting expeditions, mountain portrait sessions, family stays, and long-term documentary projects throughout the Altai region.</p>

<p>For visual storytellers, Sagsai offers a rare balance between cultural authenticity, visual clarity, and strong photographic atmosphere.</p>

<p><img alt="Altai Mongolia Eagle hunters" src="/uploads/EAGLE_calling_game_sagsai_photo.jpg" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>TRAVEL TIMING ADVANTAGES</h2>

<p>The timing of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival also creates important travel advantages for visitors exploring western Mongolia more broadly.</p>

<p>Because the festival takes place earlier in September, travelers often still have favorable conditions for visiting the Altai Mountains before heavier snowfall begins in higher mountain passes later in autumn. This makes it easier to combine the festival with journeys into places such as Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.</p>

<p>The earlier timing also allows travelers to combine the festival with Gobi Desert journeys while many seasonal camps and tourism facilities across southern Mongolia are still operating before winter closures begin in October.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Tourist_and_eagle_hunter_mongolia_sagsai_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Sagsai Golden Eagle festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Golden_eagle_festivals_wiiners.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>HOW TO ATTEND THE SAGSAI GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL</h2>

<p data-end="574" data-start="460">The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival takes place annually on September 17&ndash;18 near Sagsai soum in Bayan-Ulgii Province.</p>

<p data-end="711" data-start="576">Because accommodations, domestic flights, and local family stays are limited during the festival period, early planning is recommended.</p>

<p data-end="797" data-start="713">Many travelers join <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia"><span style="color:#0066ff;">organized festival departures</span></a></u> or photography tours that include:</p>

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	<li data-end="839" data-section-id="9a28nu" data-start="799">Domestic flights to western Mongolia</li>
	<li data-end="864" data-section-id="s1jfy3" data-start="840">Local transportation</li>
	<li data-end="884" data-section-id="1wt3w8q" data-start="865">Festival access</li>
	<li data-end="915" data-section-id="13lvjye" data-start="885">Eagle hunter family visits</li>
	<li data-end="951" data-section-id="k50ndo" data-start="916">Photography-focused experiences</li>
	<li data-end="981" data-section-id="f3u72b" data-start="952">Altai Mountain excursions</li>
	<li data-end="1024" data-section-id="vlygfi" data-start="982">Traditional Kazakh cultural activities</li>
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<p data-end="1177" data-start="1026">Small-group journeys are especially popular among photographers and travelers looking for a deeper cultural experience beyond the main festival itself.</p>

<p data-end="1423" data-start="1179">Since first launching the festival in 2018, Ayan Travel has worked together with local eagle hunter families and the Sagsai Eagle Hunter Association to help develop and preserve the festival as one of western Mongolia&rsquo;s leading cultural events.</p>

<p data-end="1596" data-start="1425">Today, <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/company-profile"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Ayan Travel</span></a></u> remains the festival&rsquo;s main organizer, creating cultural journeys, festival departures, and photography-focused experiences throughout the Altai region.</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">If you are interested in attending the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival, visiting eagle hunter families, or exploring western Mongolia can plan your&nbsp;journey with us.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">&nbsp;</p>
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			'body' => '<p>Welcome to the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a land of awe-inspiring landscapes that stretch across endless horizons. Discover the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a vast landscape of stunning sand dunes, rocky formations, and serene oases. Experience nomadic hospitality in traditional ger camps and witness Mongolian herding rituals. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot rare species like Bactrian camels and wild asses, while history buffs explore dinosaur fossils at the Flaming Cliffs. Adventurers can enjoy camel trekking and off-road drives across diverse terrain. At night, marvel at fiery sunsets and the Milky Way. Throughout the year, from scorching summers to frosty winters, the Gobi showcases its ever-changing beauty. Indulge in traditional Mongolian cuisine amidst this tranquil desert setting and support sustainable tourism initiatives.</p>

<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring the Majestic Landscapes of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Discover Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert, a vast expanse of ever-changing landscapes where towering sand dunes, some over 200 meters tall, shift gracefully with the wind. Millennia of erosion have sculpted the desert into a canvas of unique geological formations, revealing ancient history in each stratified layer of rock.</p>

<p>Its iconic features are rocky outcrops and the dramatic granite peaks of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, home to rare wildlife like the snow leopard and endangered Gobi bear. The Flaming Cliffs, or Bayanzag, stand out for their rich fossil beds, where paleontologists have unearthed dinosaur eggs and bones, vividly preserving a prehistoric world.</p>

<p>Despite its harsh environment, the Gobi supports diverse life, including hardy desert flora like saxaul trees and resilient grasses, showcasing nature&#39;s adaptability in extreme conditions.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Wildlife Wonders of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Explore Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert and its diverse wildlife, showcasing nature&#39;s resilience in one of Earth&#39;s toughest terrains. Meet the iconic Bactrian camel, famed for its dual humps and ability to thrive in sparse vegetation and extreme climates. The desert is also home to endangered Gobi khulans and Mongolian gazelles. At the same time, overhead soar majestic raptors like vultures and eagles, alongside desert-dwelling birds such as the Pallas&#39;s sandgrouse, enriching the region&#39;s biodiversity. Among its enigmatic residents is the rare Gobi Bear, &quot;Mazaalai,&quot; uniquely adapted to endure extreme temperatures and scarce water, highlighting the desert&#39;s allure for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Legends and Mongolia&#39;s Rich Cultural <strong>Heritage</strong></strong></span></h3>

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<p>The nomadic herding culture of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert is rich with traditions deeply tied to the land. Nomads primarily herd sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks, moving seasonally in search of pasture and water. Traditional ger camps, circular tents made of wood, felt, and canvas, serve as their homes, providing winter warmth and summer ventilation. Hospitality is central, with visitors welcomed warmly and offered traditional dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, and aaruul. Meals shared with nomadic families feature hearty dishes such as buuz, khuushuur, and various mutton dishes. Interacting with local herders offers insights into their daily lives, including tasks like milking animals and preparing for seasonal migrations, showcasing their deep knowledge of the Gobi&#39;s natural resources and survival skills.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Echoes of Antiquity</strong></span></h3>

<p>Step into the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a land steeped in archaeological wonders that reveal millennia of human history. This rugged landscape offers profound insights into ancient civilizations that thrived amidst its harsh yet captivating terrain. At the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), renowned for their dinosaur fossils, paleontological expeditions have uncovered a wealth of skeletons, eggs, and other relics dating back millions of years. These discoveries illuminate the evolution and behavior of dinosaurs, offering a glimpse into a prehistoric world that once inhabited this ancient realm. Delve into the Gobi&#39;s archaeological marvels and embark on a journey through time, where each fossil unearthed tells a compelling story of our planet&#39;s past.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Thrilling Pursuits in Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Embark on an unforgettable journey into Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert, where adventure awaits at every turn. Whether trekking atop camels across towering sand dunes, hiking to discover hidden oases, or experiencing the adrenaline rush of off-road desert driving, you&#39;ll immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of experiences blending excitement, exploration, and the raw beauty of nature.</p>

<p style="margin-left:36pt;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Camel Trekking: Ride atop camels along ancient routes through shifting sand dunes, experiencing history and culture intertwined with the desert landscape.</p>

<p style="margin-left:36pt;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hiking to Hidden Oases: Explore rugged terrain to uncover lush green paradises hidden within the desert, offering tranquility and life-giving waters.</p>

<p style="margin-left:36pt;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Off-Road Desert Driving: Navigate challenging sand dunes and rugged landscapes in 4x4 vehicles for an exhilarating adventure that connects you deeply with the untamed wilderness.</p>

<p>In the Gobi Desert, adventure beckons from every horizon, promising unforgettable moments and a profound connection with one of the world&#39;s most awe-inspiring landscapes.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Celestial Symphony</strong></span></h3>

<p>Step into Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert, where each evening paints a natural masterpiece. Breathtaking sunsets streak the sky with crimson, orange, and gold, casting reflections across tranquil waters or rugged landscapes. As twilight deepens, city lights fade, revealing a pristine night sky ablaze with stars.</p>

<p>Far from urban glare, the Gobi Desert is a sanctuary for celestial enthusiasts. Constellations emerge in full glory, captivating stargazers and astrophotographers alike. It&#39;s a chance to witness the universe in its purest form, where each twinkling light tells a story of cosmic wonder and endless possibilities.</p>

<p>Experience the spectacle of sunset and night skies in the Gobi Desert, where nature&#39;s beauty unfolds and the stars above invite contemplation of the cosmos. Here, you can stay in a &quot;millions of stars&quot; hotel, far from the typical luxury, yet offering an unparalleled connection with the natural world.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_gobi_desert_night_star.jpg" /></p>

<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring Mongolian Cuisine in the Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Delve into the heart of Mongolian cuisine, a culinary journey shaped by nomadic traditions and the rugged Gobi Desert. Dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, yogurt, and cheese are staples, reflecting a deep connection to the land. Meat is central, with dishes like bansh, buuz, and khorkhog showcasing mutton, beef, and occasionally horse meat for hearty sustenance in harsh conditions.</p>

<p>Grains like wheat and barley become staples such as bread and noodles, providing essential carbohydrates. Wild foods from the Gobi, including herbs and plants, add unique flavors and nutritional diversity. Travelers on Gobi Desert tours can enjoy authentic Mongolian meals, each dish a testament to cultural heritage and adaptation to the environment. Whether dining in a ger camp or amidst the desert, every bite tells the story of Mongolia&#39;s culinary richness and the resilience of its people.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 align="center" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Gateway to Adventure</strong></span></h3>

<p>Embarking on a journey to Mongolia&#39;s captivating Gobi Desert is surprisingly accessible with several convenient options for travelers:</p>

<ul>
	<li>Guided Tours from Ulaanbaatar:
	<ul>
		<li>Organized tours from Mongolia&#39;s capital offer diverse itineraries lasting from a few days to over a week.</li>
		<li>Tours typically include transportation via robust 4x4 vehicles or domestic flights, accommodation in ger camps or tents, meals, and knowledgeable guides.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Transportation Choices:
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		<li>Domestic Flights: Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad near the Gobi Desert provide a swift option. Further transport arrangements can then be made locally.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p><strong>Overview</strong><br />
The Naadam Festival, also known as &quot;Eriin Gurvan Naadam&quot; (the Three Manly Games), is Mongolia&#39;s largest and most significant celebration. Held annually in mid-July, this event dates back centuries and features traditional Mongolian sports, including wrestling, horse racing, and archery. For tourists, attending Naadam offers a unique glimpse into Mongolia&#39;s rich cultural heritage and an immersive experience in the country&#39;s vibrant traditions.</p>

<p><strong>History and Significance</strong><br />
Naadam&#39;s origins trace back to the era of Genghis Khan, serving as both a celebration of the nation&rsquo;s strength and a way to train warriors. Today, Naadam commemorates Mongolia&#39;s independence and the formation of the Mongolian People&#39;s Republic in 1921. The festival is not just a sports competition; it&rsquo;s a celebration of Mongolian identity and cultural pride.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_opening_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>Key Activities and Events</strong></p>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Opening Ceremony</strong><br />
	The Naadam Festival kicks off with a grand opening ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in Ulaanbaatar. This event features traditional music, dances, parades, and an elaborate display of Mongolia&rsquo;s military history. The opening ceremony is a spectacle of color and culture, providing a captivating start to the festivities.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Wrestling (B&ouml;kh)</strong><br />
	Wrestling is the most prestigious event in Naadam. Hundreds of wrestlers from across the country compete in a knockout tournament. Matches are accompanied by traditional songs and rituals, and the wrestlers wear distinctive costumes called &quot;zodog&quot; and &quot;shuudag.&quot; Watching these matches offers insight into Mongolia&rsquo;s deep respect for strength and endurance.</li>
	<li><strong>Horse Racing</strong><br />
	Unlike Western horse racing, Mongolian horse races during Naadam cover vast distances, often between 15 to 30 kilometers. The jockeys are typically children aged 5 to 13, showcasing their extraordinary riding skills. The races are held in the open steppe, providing a dramatic and picturesque setting for the event.</li>
	<li><strong>Archery</strong><br />
	Archery competitions at Naadam demonstrate the traditional skills of Mongolian warriors. Archers, both men and women, use a &quot;compound&quot; bow, aiming at small targets from a significant distance. The sport is steeped in ritual and tradition, with competitors wearing traditional attire.</li>
	<li><strong>Traditional Games and Cultural Performances</strong><br />
	Besides the main sports, visitors can enjoy various traditional games such as anklebone shooting (shagai) and performances including folk songs, dances, and throat singing. These activities allow tourists to experience Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural diversity and artistic heritage.</li>
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<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony_horse_riders.jpg" /></p>

<h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Practical Information for Tourists</strong></span></h2>

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	<li><strong>When to Visit</strong><br />
	The Naadam Festival officially takes place from July 11 to 13. However, related events and celebrations can start a few days earlier and last a few days longer. Arriving in Ulaanbaatar a couple of days before the festival begins will ensure you don&rsquo;t miss any preliminary events.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Where to Stay</strong><br />
	Ulaanbaatar offers a range of accommodation options from luxury hotels to budget hostels. Booking well in advance is recommended due to the high influx of tourists during Naadam. Some popular options include the Shangri-La Hotel, Blue Sky Hotel, and Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace.</li>
	<li><strong>Getting There</strong><br />
	Direct flights to Ulaanbaatar are available from several major cities, including Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul,&nbsp;Tokyo, and Seoul. Chinggis Khaan International Airport is the primary gateway to Mongolia.</li>
	<li><strong>Tickets and Entry</strong><br />
	Tickets for the Naadam opening ceremony and main events at the National Sports Stadium can be purchased online or through travel agencies. It&rsquo;s advisable to buy tickets early as they sell out quickly. Many travel packages also include tickets as part of the itinerary.</li>
	<li><strong>Local Customs and Etiquette</strong><br />
	Respect local customs by dressing modestly and asking for permission before taking photographs of people. Learning a few basic Mongolian phrases, such as &quot;Sain baina uu&quot; (Hello), &quot;Bayarlalaa&quot; (Thank you) and &quot;Saikhan Naadaarai&quot; (Happy Naadam)&nbsp;will be appreciated by locals.</li>
	<li><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br />
	Ulaanbaatar is generally safe for tourists, but it&rsquo;s always wise to take common precautions such as safeguarding valuables and staying aware of your surroundings. Drink bottled water to avoid potential stomach issues, and be prepared for a range of weather conditions.</li>
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<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_parad.png" /></p>

<p><strong>Additional Attractions</strong><br />
While in Mongolia, consider exploring other attractions such as the Gobi Desert, the ancient capital of Kharkhorin, and the serene beauty of Lake Kh&ouml;vsg&ouml;l. These destinations offer a broader understanding of Mongolia&rsquo;s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.</p>

<p>The Naadam Festival is a perfect blend of sport, culture, and history, making it a must-visit event for any traveler to Mongolia. By immersing yourself in this vibrant celebration, you&#39;ll gain a deeper appreciation for the Mongolian spirit and way of life. Plan ahead, embrace the adventure, and enjoy the timeless traditions of the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_close.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Difference Between Mongolia&#39;s State Festival and Local Festivals:</strong></span></h2>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Mongolia&#39;s State Festival (Naadam)</strong></span></h3>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Scale and Significance:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>National Importance:</strong> Naadam is Mongolia&#39;s most significant national festival, celebrated on a grand scale across the entire country.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Government Involvement:</strong> The state festival is organized with the involvement of the government, including the President and other high-ranking officials.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="2"><strong>Location and Timing:</strong></li>
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<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> The main celebrations are held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, particularly at the National Sports Stadium.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Date:</strong> The festival officially takes place annually from July 11 to 13.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="3"><strong>Activities:</strong></li>
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<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Main Events:</strong> Known as the &quot;Three Manly Games,&quot; the main events include wrestling, horse racing, and archery.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Cultural Events:</strong> The festival features elaborate opening and closing ceremonies, cultural performances, concerts, and traditional games.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="4"><strong>Participants:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Elite Competitors:</strong> The top wrestlers, horse racers, and archers from all over Mongolia come to compete.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>International Audience:</strong> It attracts both national participants and a significant number of international tourists.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="5"><strong>Atmosphere:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Festive and Grand:</strong> The atmosphere is grand, festive, and highly patriotic, with extensive media coverage.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_horse_racing_game.png" /></p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;">&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Local Naadam Festivals</strong></span></h3>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Scale and Significance:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Regional Importance:</strong> Local festivals are significant for individual regions, provinces (aimags), or even smaller communities like soums (districts).</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Community Focused:</strong> These festivals reflect local customs, traditions, and community pride.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="2"><strong>Location and Timing:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Held in various provinces and towns across Mongolia.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Date:</strong> Dates vary; many local Naadam festivals are held before or after the national Naadam to allow participants to travel to the capital for the main event.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="3"><strong>Activities:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Similar Events:</strong> Local festivals also feature wrestling, horse racing, and archery, though on a smaller scale.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Traditions:</strong> Additional activities may include local music, dance performances, and traditional ceremonies unique to the region.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="4"><strong>Participants:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Competitors:</strong> Participants are typically local residents, including young athletes and community members.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Audience:</strong> The audience mainly consists of local residents and some domestic tourists.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="5"><strong>Atmosphere:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:54pt;"><strong>Intimate and Traditional:</strong> The atmosphere is more intimate and community-oriented, often with a stronger emphasis on local traditions and customs.</p>

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			'body' => '<p>Lonely Planet ranks Mongolia as the best travel destination in&nbsp;2024 among 50 countries highlighting its unique&nbsp;appeal and diverse experiences.&nbsp;Uncover the beauty and traditions that make Mongolia a must-visit country in the upcoming year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In Mongolia, you can immerse yourself in stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique nomadic experiences. Enjoy traditional folk music, savor local cuisines, and embrace&nbsp;the essence of Mongolian identity during the <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news?tag=naadam-festival"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Naadam Festival</span></a></u><span style="color:#0066ff;">.</span></p>

<p>Feel the spirit of freedom through horseback riding and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cultural Landscape in Orkhon Valley, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ayan Travel, with two decades of tour operating expertise, tailors your Mongolia adventure. Specializing in photography and adventure tours, we guide you to witness the Naadam Festival in central Mongolia, explore the vast Gobi Desert, experience eagle hunting culture in west Mongolia, journey to the remote Taiga mountains to meet the Tsaatan, reindeer herding people, and shamans in northern Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">Your unforgettable and uniquely crafted journey awaits in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tailormade"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Contact your travel specialist now</span></a><span style="color:#0066ff;">.&nbsp;</span></u></p>

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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">In collaboration with World Wildlife Day March 3, the Ayan Travel team has decided to share with you the photos of the adorable Pallas&#39;s cat <span style="text-align: justify;"><em>(Otocolobus manul)</em>&nbsp;</span>known as Manul,&nbsp; in its wild habitat, captured by&nbsp;Mongolian photographer Batzaya Choijiljav.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, most people don&rsquo;t know well that Pallas&rsquo;s cat shares their mountain habitat with its near-big cousin<span style="color:#008000;"> </span><u><span style="color:#0099ff;">S</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">now leopards</span></a><span style="color:#0099ff;">.</span></u> if you are a photographer, planning a&nbsp;<u><span style="color:#0099ff;">wildlife&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/mongolia-photography-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">photo trip to Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#0099ff;"><strong> </strong></span></u>for Snow leopards, you can capture these amazing wild cats on the same trip in Mongolia.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">This adorable flat-faced and furry wild cat is very little known compared to other subspecies of the family&nbsp;</span><em style="text-align: justify;">Felidae</em><span style="text-align: justify;">.&nbsp;</span>Maybe you have seen these lovely wild cat&#39;s faces featured in many memes and viral videos. Mongolia&nbsp;is one of the few countries you can eyewitness&nbsp;these secretive and solitary wild cats in Central Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="manul pallas cat mongolia" src="/uploads/Manuul_Pallas_s_cat_manul.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Pallas&rsquo;s cat is similar in size to a domestic cat but it looks much bigger because of its stocky build and its long and thick coat, fluffy tail, and flattened face.</em></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Pallas&#39;s&nbsp;Cat -&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color:#008000;">Quick Facts&nbsp;</span></span></h3>

<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Kingdom</span> -</strong><span style="color:#008000;">Animalia&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Pallas&#39;s Cat</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mongolian name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Мануул</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Scientific name: </strong></span><em><span style="color:#008000;">Otocolobus manul</span></em></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IUCN Status:</strong></span>&nbsp; <font color="#008000">Least Concern</font></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Population:&nbsp; </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Total estimated: 58,000</span></p>

<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Location</span>: </strong><span style="color:#008000;">Central Asia</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Habitats:&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">mountains, steppe grasslands&nbsp;&nbsp;that has rocky outcrops., and semi-desert terrain.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Diet: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">In Mongolia Pallas&rsquo;s Cat eats a broad range of small mammals (Ochotona, Alticola, Meriones, Lasiopodomys, Cricetulus), insects, birds, reptiles, and carrion.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Body Length: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">46-65 cm</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Weight: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">2.2-4.5 kg</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mating Season: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">December to March</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Lifespan: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">8-11.5 years</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia pallas cat photography" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul_pallas_cat.jpg" /></p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Pallas&#39;s Cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Although the Manul is found throughout central Asia, its habitat is a very specific and harsh environment. It lives on rocky steppes and stony outcroppings only and is rarely seen in lowland areas. It has been found at altitudes up to 4,800m but only in areas where deep snow does not accumulate.&nbsp;They make their dens in caves, crevices, or burrows dug by other animals.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">German naturalist Peter Pallas first described the furry wildcat in 1776. He named the kitty Felis manul.&nbsp; As its scientific name- (<em>Otocolobus manul)</em>, the word &lsquo;<em>manu</em>l&rsquo; comes from the Mongolian language&nbsp;and <em>Otocolobus</em> is Greek for &ldquo;ugly-eared.&rdquo;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul_pallas_cat_mongolia_wild.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; text-align: center;" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Pallas&rsquo;s cat moves slowly but purposefully, concealing itself within its environment and blending into the background.</em></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Pallas&#39;s cats are ambush hunters and spend much of their time hunting pikas as&nbsp;mouse hares, murines, ground squirrels, and voles are also eaten, and also small birds, grasshoppers and lizards, and other critters like gerbils, voles, hares, ground squirrels, birds, and young marmots. Pikas typically make up more than 50 percent of the cat&#39;s diet.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mongolia wild cat manuul" src="/uploads/Pallas_cat_mongolia_photography_batzaya.jpg" /></p>

<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">According to the IUCN Red List, the total population size of the Pallas&rsquo;s cat is estimated at 15,315 mature individuals. This species&rsquo; numbers are decreasing today and it is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List</span></em>.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Photographing the Pallas&#39;s cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p>Palla&rsquo;s cats were believed to be primarily nocturnal, but are now being considered crepuscular in nature. Palla&#39;s&nbsp;cat&nbsp;is a shy and very antisocial animal. Without the help of an experienced local guide or researcher, it is almost impossible to encounter this rare creature in Mongolia.&nbsp;They have an extraordinary ability to hide within their own habitat. Even their markings and coloration allow them to easily blend with their surroundings which makes it uneasy to spot them without an experienced Mongolian wildlife photo tour agency.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/manul_pallas_cat_mongolia_wildlife.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; text-align: center;" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Once we see the startling aspects of its appearance, it becomes clear that the Pallas&#39;s cat is in fact rather handsome and adorable.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p>If you especially wish to see and photograph Pallas&#39;s cats in Mongolia with their lovely kittens, it is better to plan your trip to Mongolia between May to August. Because they mate between December and March; the females typically give birth between the end of March and May. Kittens become independent by four to five months, until then&nbsp;they are with their mother.&nbsp;But hope you know the challenges of wildlife photography. You can spend a long time waiting for an animal to come into the spot and then it simply turns around, leaves and that&#39;s the end of it. However, these challenges are also part of what makes <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Mongolian wildlife photography</span></a></u> so rewarding.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pallas cat photography in mongolia" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, this&nbsp;rare creature is listed as a &#39;near-threatened&#39; species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).&nbsp; One of the main reasons for its decreasing population&nbsp;is the hunting for their fur and organs, which are used in traditional medicines. Moreover, it&#39;s one of the least studied cats in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Manuul_mongolian_wildlife_tour_manul.jpg" /></p>

<p>We wish to increase both Mongolian and global awareness about Pallas&rsquo;s cats and build on the knowledge of their natural history and threats. As we gain knowledge of them, we can love, save and protect them. Today is World Wildlife Day. We hope you<strong><span style="color:#008000;"> #DoOneThing for Palla&rsquo;s cat</span></strong>&nbsp;can be either sharing this blog with those who don&rsquo;t know about this rare creature or making your own efforts in its conservation.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">The Future of Wildlife is in Our Hands.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mongolia snow leopard tour with batzaya choijiljav" src="/uploads/Mongolia_snow_leopard_tour_for_social_distance.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">You may be interested in&nbsp;Story About Snow Leopard in Mongolia&rsquo;s Wild West&nbsp;</span></a></u><span style="color:#0099ff;">&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'body' => '<blockquote>Mongolia released the results of its first nationwide Snow Leopard survey, showing that there are 953 (806 &ndash; 1127) of these adult big cats inhabiting about&nbsp;328,900 square km area of&nbsp; Altai, Sayan, Khangai Mountain ranges in Mongolia. This is the first innovative methods and covering a large area of field study of snow leopard in the world. And the study confirms that Mongolia has become the second largest snow leopard population in the world.</blockquote>

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<p>WWF-Mongolia and other partner organizations, with support from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mongolia successfully completed the large-scale study to determine the current range and the population size of snow leopard in Mongolia. During the 3&nbsp;years of field survey, 15 snow leopards were collared, and 1,475 camera traps deployed at 29 mountains which provided photographic evidence of the elusive big cats across the habitat, confirming their presence.&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color:#696969;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, &quot;Times New Roman&quot;, serif; font-style: italic;">News source: WWF-Mongolia. 17&nbsp;March.2021</span></em></span></span></p>
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<div dir="auto">One of the most elusive cats on the planet, known as &ldquo;ghost of the mountains&rdquo; the snow leopard is just found in the remote high mountains of central Asian 12 countries, including Mongolia.&nbsp;A high mountain predator, magnificent snow leopards, living in the snowy mountains and keeping their home healthy. Named as the third pole, the central Asian snowy mountains keep the third largest clear water resource of our planet, where the snow leopards live. They are the true guardians, sadly just about 6,000 snow leopards left in wild.&nbsp;</div>

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<div dir="auto">It is not that easy to find this well camouflaged cat in it wild habitat. Also it must be not that easy to complete this large-scale study. Really appreciate the great job which professionals made it successfully.&nbsp;</div>

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<div dir="auto">We, the Ayan Travel has also been contributing the snow leopard conservation with our photography projects which aim to raise awareness of this beautiful cat to the locals and the world.&nbsp;Learn more&nbsp;about the snow leopard and our remarkably successful trip to photograph it in West Mongolia. Please visit here&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photography of Snow Leopard in Mongolia&rsquo;s Wild West</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.&nbsp; </span></strong>If you would like to join us to this campaign, please feel free to contact us and we are open to the further cooperation.&nbsp;</div>

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			'body' => '<p>Sagsai is home to the eagle hunting tradition, where most Kazakh eagle hunters live and the village is named as&nbsp;river Sagsai. Travelers love most about eagle hunting tradition, but may have little information about its environs that support the old traditions both the falconry and nomadic culture. People also may have heard about the falconers but may little know about eagle falconers&rsquo; daily living that shows the unique culture. There are also many to tell the reasons to love Sagsai, but here we choose to tell you the reasonable fives.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#008080;">1. Great hospitality</span></h3>

<p>Nomadic people are known as the most hospitable ones because of their traditional way of living. Kazakh hospitality traditions have much in common with those of other nomadic cultures, all of which have a very respectful attitude to guests. Hosting begins with warm greeting, and the guests are invited to seat the most honorable place of the family. After that, the guests were treated with milk tea, various snacks, and Kazakh cuisines.</p>

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<p>No matter the visitors are invited or not, they are strangers or not, no matter they stay there in a short period of time or for days, Kazakh family offers great hospitality to all the visitors, treating with what they have. It is said that Kazakh people believe in some strange sayings that &ldquo;the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home&rdquo; so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don&rsquo;t have enough food for them. Also&nbsp;every Kazakh family has a dombra, the traditional musical instrument. They love to play dombra for the guests and it is really heart warming aspect of their hosting. When you visit Sagsai you can experience their unique culture and feel this amazing hospitality.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#008080;">2. Nomadic eagle falconers</span></h3>

<p>There are many countries where the falconry is still practicing in the world today. But the old tradition, the classic form of eagle falconry is in western Mongolia; when the winter comes falconer goes for a hunt the wild mammals with his trained eagle on horseback to the mountains and while they are living in nomadic way of life.</p>

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<p>In westernmost region of Mongolia, there are about 250 eagle hunters who practice this traditional eagle falconry and most of them are living in Sagsai village. They care for eagles while caring for the domestic herds, migrating 3 to 4 times a year for looking for the better pastures. The combination of the two traditional cultures is still living in Sagsai&nbsp;which is not found in many places of&nbsp;world.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#008080;">3. The golden eagles&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>One of the largest birds of prey,&nbsp;The Golden Eagle<em>&nbsp;(Aquila chrysaetos)</em>&nbsp;has many impressive stories in human culture, the symbol of strength, courage, independence, faith and the most respected bird of many countries around the world. In Mongolia golden eagle used as a hunting bird by Kazakh nation, and&nbsp;is a&nbsp;regular resident, wild ones are occurred in most areas, mostly reside&nbsp;among rocks and high peaks up to 3000 m above sea level. For the&nbsp;trained hunter eagles, during the captivity, they live with humans in their dwelling.&nbsp;While you are visiting Sagsai, you can&nbsp;You can get closer to this magnificent bird, you will know that how smart it is, and how beautiful it is and how the avian raptor hunt prey with its human partner. This can be just amazing experience and you will love this heavenly creature.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#008080;">4.&nbsp;Remarkable natural habitat&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>Sagsai village is located on the riverbank Sagsai river, surrounded with high mountains. Altai Mountain region is one of the important habitats of wild mammals, the giant golden eagles and the nomadic people and they make the Sagsai a perfect place for keeping eagle falconry in its traditional form.&nbsp;The diversity of animal species in the Mongolian Altai region and the levels of endemism can be lower than in the tropical zones, but the particular assemblages of species and the intact functioning ecosystems are found nowhere else in the world.</p>

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<p>This remarkable natural habitat has been supports the livelihood of nomadic peoples along with their culture that relates to the hunting wild animals with golden eagles. But in last years, the natural environments have been affected by desertification, over grazing and some modern infrastructures which threatens both the wildlife and falconry culture.&nbsp;To love this tradition and natural habitat is to conserve them. So it is time to aware and preserve both nature and culture for sustaining the healthy relationship of human and nature.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_beautiful_nature.jpg" /></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#008080;">5. Photogenic eagle festival</span></h3>

<p>There are many stories, pictures and publications about the incredible human culture that nestles in the remote Altai mountains in Mongolia. The golden eagle festival has been known to the world, and being one of the most attractive events in Asia. The festival allows us to see and know more about the old traditions of hunting with eagles in a short period. It gives us a chance to get deep knowledge and authentic experience of centuries-old culture in just 2 days.</p>

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<p>In Sagsai village, in every September the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is held that also offers us great opportunity to explore and document all of these cultural experiences and in addition, there are specific sessions and programs for photographers and film makers. The Sagsai festival is not so touristy and it gives a great freedom to enjoy, also the festival directly contributes the local eagle hunters and their family who keep this wonderful tradition.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/sagsai_golden_eagle_hunter.jpg" /></p>

<p>This festival is a part of the AYAN Project which aims to help preserving this vanishing culture through the art of photography. If you are interested in more about this event, please visit the page&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival</span></strong></a>.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The atmosphere of&nbsp;Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>To conclude that&nbsp;we got the reasons why we should love Sagsai, where one of the most hospitable people on earth living in a nomadic way of life and keeping the ancient falconry culture, where one of the most attractive festival takes place and that shows amazing heritages, where one of the most iconic wild animals inhabit that indirectly supports the humans. The place itself should be on your bucket list to travel and love.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_eagle_hunters_family.jpg" /></p>

<p>At Ayan Travel, we initiated the project and this is the way we choose to help preserve these natural and cultural treasures is to raise awareness to the world by using the power&nbsp;of photography. If you would like to join us in this campaign, please feel free to contact us and we are open to further cooperation.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">Welcome to the home of the eagle hunters and visit Sagsai with us!&nbsp;</p>

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<p>I hope you enjoyed reading our articles in the past and will stay tuned for our next adventure, culture, and photo featured articles. Now, let&rsquo;s see what did our readers liked reading about the most on <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>Mongolia Travel&nbsp;Blog</strong></span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">10. Mongolian top 3 tour destinations for nature lovers</span></span></h3>

<p>It is said to be that the whole Mongolia is the &ldquo;Natural Museum&rdquo;. Mongolian landscapes are diverse; you will explore Gobi desert in the south- rich in rare flora and fauna, wilderness dense forest in the north-rich in pristine water and fish species, endless ecologically-balanced steppes-rich in rare birds and plants and ragged beautiful mountains in the west-also rich in rare wildlife.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Mt. DelgerKhaan, Khovsgol province, Northern Mongolia. The true destination for nature lovers.</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Visit here more about<strong>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-top-3-tour-destinations-for-nature-lovers" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian top 3 tour destinations for nature lovers</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">9. The 10 Books about Mongolia on Amazon.com</span></span></h3>

<p style="margin-left:auto;">As a traveler, you should pick up one or more of the excellent books suggested by Amazon which covers the in-depth knowledge on everything from history to science, journey of experience to modern literature concisely and practically. Below are 10 books that will really broaden your horizons about Mongolia.</p>

<p><strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/the-10-books-about-mongolia-on-amazoncom" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">The 10 Books about Mongolia on Amazon.com</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">8. View from plane window over Mongolia</span></span></h3>

<p>The stunning images are taken by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">,</span> who has been travelling and photographing all over Mongolia for more than 10 years. In this article, we want to show you some of the most scenic photos taken from the airplane window.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Mongolian nomadic life easily be seen how simple is it.&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>More Aerial photos please visit to&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/view-from-plane-window-over-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">View from </span><span style="color:#800000;">plane</span><span style="color:#800000;"> window over Mongolia</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">7. Why Mongolia must be on your 2018 bucket list?</span></span></h3>

<p>The world is changing, may be the most unique cultures, the purest placec are changing by modernization and civilization. But there are some&nbsp;unique cultures and hidden traditions are still existing and struggling to keep the world&#39;s heritages and historical sites in some remote places on earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;After a few years, Mongolia might be affected by this transition, who knows. So you should visit MONGOLIA before everyone add this country to their bucket list.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>Adventure,&nbsp;culture, history and nature based experiences await you in Mongolia</em></p>

<p>Here are some reasons why people love to travel to Mongolia&nbsp;and<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span><strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-mongolia-must-be-on-your-2018-travel-bucket-list" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Why Mongolia must be on your 2018 bucket list?</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">6. Stunning photos of Mongolian Altai Mountains</span></span></h3>

<p>Photo diary by Enkhzaya Guruudivaa, she is a dentist and climber. Also a good photographer share with us her stunning photo shoots and extreme climbing experience. She said &quot;My wish which let me take a camera to share those beautiful memories to others. Photography is an amazing thing that takes me back to my memorable time. For now, I am sharing with you one of my journeys which left the epic memory in my life&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>The moment of the first step on the roof of Mongolia was indescribably amazing, at that moment the tears of joy, proudness, fear and lots of tiredness were dropping</em></p>

<p>Enjoy more&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/stunning-photos-of-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Stunning photos of Mongolian Altai Mountains</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">5. Is it Possible to travel to Mongolia in November?</span></span></h3>

<p>How&#39;s the weather like in November in Mongolia? Is it extremely cold? Are there any attractions which are closed or impossible during this period? Will it be possible to visit the Gobi, ride camels on etc&hellip;in November?</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia november photos " src="/uploads/mongolia november photos.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Here we specialized Mongolian Gobi, Lake Khovsgol and central Mongolia as three main regions that could attract travelers and adventurers in November.</em></p>

<p>Find out the answers here <strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/is-it-possible-to-travel-to-mongolia-in-november" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Is it Possible to travel to Mongolia in November?</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">4. Amazing landscape photography of Mongolia</span></span></h3>

<p>If you are one of those who love &nbsp;stunning beauty of nature then Mongolia has&nbsp;much more to offer as its natural scenery and breathtaking landscapes. We share some of the beautiful landscape photos taken by Bayar Balgantseren who is&nbsp;one of the leading photographers of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>The mysterious Gobi Desert of Mongolia</em></p>

<p>See more&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/amazing-landscape-photography-of-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Amazing Landscape Photography of Mongolia</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">3. 10 reasons to visit Mongolian Altai Mountains</span></span></h3>

<p style="margin-left:auto;">Travel Mongolia and take a trip to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, in western Mongolia can be a great adventure. If you take a trip to Mongolia&nbsp;you should not miss this amazing cultural, historical and natural rich National Park. Here are the ten reasons to visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="margin-left:auto;"><em>Altai Mountains of Mongolia is home to golden eagles. Hunting with golden eagles is one of the most important traditions of Mongolian Kazakhs</em></p>

<p style="margin-left:auto;">Check out what Mongolian Altai Mountains hide in itself and the&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Altai Mountains</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">2. Best photography Locations in Mongolia</span></span></h3>

<p>Mongolia is known as the land of blue sky there are 275 sunny days a year, so it is the great opportunity for photographers to shoot magnificent images on your camera and to collect beautiful memories in your mind. The view of landscapes and its colors are changing so you can see the diverse places through your lens while on the same trip.&nbsp;<br />
This article can help you to choose the best photography locations in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>The Mongolian Gobi is one of the best photo spots in Mongolia and attracts photographers</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the top 5 places to photograph in Mongolia with information of its location and description with photos taken&nbsp;by our director Batzaya Choijiljav.&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best photography Locations in Mongolia</span></a></strong></p>

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<h3 style="margin-left: auto;"><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">1. Mongolia Winter Festivals</span></span></h3>

<p style="margin-left:auto;">You may think&nbsp;that Mongolian winter is extremely cold and harsh, but wait...Mongolia is not the coldest place on earth. Mongolian winter has its own beauty and specialty, offers you thrilling events to see and unique cultural activities to enjoy or attend. In this article:&nbsp;&nbsp;the top winter festivals which takes place in the various regions of Mongolia.</p>

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<p style="margin-left: auto;"><em>Silver Reeds Festival in Khovd province, western Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="margin-left: auto;">Need to know about winter travel tips and advice? Visit here&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolia-winter-festivals" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia Winter Festivals</span></a></strong></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">This guide can help you to find the best photo spots in Mongolia. Let&#39;s get started from Central Mongolia which&nbsp;has long been described as home to the ancient capital of Mongol Empire, the countless historical findings and cultural heritage along with local nomadic lifestyle make this region photogenic from every angle. If you are into history, religion, architecture, nomadic culture or love good landscape and whether you have limited time to travel or on a big photo expedition, central Mongolia is a must visit and must capture a place in Mongolia.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Orkhon Cultural Valley&nbsp;</span></span></span></h3>

<p>Orkhon Valley is the most important part of central Mongolia for photography and discovery. Centuries-old stone statues, steles, burial mounds, Buddhist monasteries, monks, local nomads, and vibrant landscapes are the image of this epic valley and it sure to offer the opportunity to take cultural photography along with beautiful nature.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest and the biggest Buddhist center of Mongolia</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="kharkhorin city mongolia " src="/uploads/kharkhorin city mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The site of </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">ancient</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> capital city- Today&#39;s view </span><span style="font-size:14px;">from from</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> the hill&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolia&#39;s second tallest waterfall -Ulaan Zutgalan </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">known</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> as Orkhon Waterfall&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Ulaanbaatar the capital city</span></span></span></h3>

<p>As the city of nomads, It keeps modern and old, nomadic and civilization style view in itself. You can take a picture of some historical statues and Buddhist temple. Panoramic and architect photographers may be interested in this contemporary city.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Sukhbaatar Statute, locates in the central square of Ulaanbaatar.&nbsp;Sukhbaatar the &#39;hero of the revolution&#39;.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Gandan Monastery, the main Buddhist center of Ulaanbaatar</span>&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><img alt="cultural performance ulaanbaatar " src="/uploads/cultural performance mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian folk performance is one of the best photography spots</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Terelj National Park</span></span></span></h3>

<p>One of the most popular attractions, colorful and with magnificent alpine scenery. The National Park area is very impressive, with massive rock formations set among scenic valleys and hills with a winding river and groves of trees. Photographers leisurely stroll on meadows carpeted with a variety of wild flowers, cpture fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream. The nearest NP from the capital city.</p>

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<p><img alt="terelj horse riding tour " src="/uploads/terelj riding tour mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="flowers mongolia " src="/uploads/flowers mongolia edelweiss.jpg" /></p>

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<h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-size:22px;">Hustai National Park - wildlife photography spot</span></span></span></h3>

<p>Good place for wildlife photographing and locates 100km from Ulaanbaatar. The park is known for its population of wild horses /Prezewalski&rsquo;s horse/ and home to red deer, wild boar, fox, grey wolf, marmot and rare birds. Also, it gives us a good opportunity to capture wild flowers and ancient monuments and much more</p>

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<p><img alt="hustai national park photos " src="/uploads/hustai flowers mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Horgo Terkh National Park- Landscape photo opportunities</span></span></span></h3>

<p>The beautiful northern Khangai Region is full of high mountains, wide canyons, clean lakes, long rivers, colorful flowers, delicious fruits, birds, and wild animals are the best spot to take landscape and nature photos. Also, chance to visit local herders and take daily lifestyle pictures of them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="terkhiin tsagaan lakes mongolia " src="/uploads/terkhiin tsagaan lakes mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="camping tours mongolia " src="/uploads/camping tours mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/khorgo terkhiin tsagaan national park.jpg" /></p>

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<p>Thank you for your reading. We will continue to introduce the best photo spots of Mongolia by regions. Be keep updated with our next &quot;Best Photo Spots in Mongolia&quot; via our weekly blog news.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Mongolian Altai Mountains are so photogenic</span></span></h3>

<p>One of the highlights of western Mongolia, Altai Tavan Bogd NP contains lots of scenic places, lakes, ragged peaks, glaciers, endangered floras and faunas, ancient historical sites, UNESCO Heritages and local nomads-eagle hunters and Dukha people to shoot. We took an adventure photo journey to this magnificent place and show you the best photo spots selected by local photography experts.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Our Photo Adventure in Altai Mountains of Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Scenic landscapes in western Mongolia</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Unesco World Heritage Site</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Portrait photography destination - Khovd province</span></span></h3>

<p>If you are a portrait photographer and looking for unique faces, then this is the right place to take pictures of local ethnic people. There 18 ethnic groups in Mongolia and most of them live in this province. Choosing an effective portrait location takes time and thought, but it&#39;s something that you should always aim to get right. It is worth to visit this less populated region you will experience diverse cultures, receive great hospitality along with photographing. If you are an extreme adventurer and seeking uncommon photoshoots then you may be interested in &lsquo;Silver Reeds Winter Festival&rdquo;. &nbsp;Here we show you some of the best shots taken by local Mongolian photographer<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongol Nomadic Festival&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Photographing Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</span></span></h3>

<p>The most attractive event, Golden Eagle Festival is truly must be one of the best photography spots in Mongolia. Known to the world as teenage eagle huntress, centuries old heritage of Kazakh people and beautiful huge eagles. For the photographers, it gives ga reat chance to capture fantastic moments of golden eagle hunting, horsemen competition and other cultural activities. This exciting festival will truly be worth to visit to take fascinating pictures.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Aishol Pan, the eagle huntress and famous film star</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Opening parade at Golden Eagle Festival Mongolia</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Capture landscapes and nomads in Zavkhan province</span></span></h3>

<p>Far from tourists, less explored area of Mongolia, keeps a number of hidden treasures in itself. Magnificent turquoise colored &ldquo;Khar Lake&rdquo; surrounded by golden sand dunes, snow capped Mt. Otgon Tenger, the highest point of the second largest mountain range of Mongolia and local nomadic herders &ndash; it would be the perfect photo scene for landscape, travel, portrait and culture photography.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Ulaagchiin Khar Lake</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian Nomads</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Folk Performance&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p>Are you looking for a new but unique and untouched place to your memory card and share it to the world?</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Here is the practical advice for all&nbsp;travelers particularly for photo and adventure lovers, on behalf of photo addict who likes to capture beautiful nature, tradition, and culture. Mongolia-it sounds unfamiliar but unique to all the people. I prove that everybody, who knows this country dreamed to visit once in their life. But how many of them intend to arrive?&nbsp;<br />
Take a photo tour to Mongolia to capture images of Mongolian beautiful nature, ethnic people&rsquo;s portraits, authentic nomadic lifestyle, colorful festivals, ancient historical sights and amazing wildlife.&nbsp;</p>

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<span style="color:#FFA07A;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Landscape Photography in Mongolia</span></span></span></h2>

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<p>Mongolia is one of the most photogenic and mysterious countries in the world. Not only Mongolian stunning nature and diverse landscapes, nomadic culture, ethnic groups, great history, and cultural heritage, but also people are attracting photographers and videographers. Here you need to understand 5 different regions to all over Mongolia for instance: Northern- fresh watered Khuvsgul Lake, Taiga- Reindeer Herders, Southern part is Gobi Desert, Camel, Dinosaur fossils, wild and rare animals, bird watching photography tour is developed, Western Mongolia- Landscape, Kazakh Tradition, High Mountain range, Special interest such us climbing, trekking tour is popular and Eagle Hunting festival is famous for photographers, Central Mongolia-ancestry&rsquo;s path, historical places and riding tours, hidden places for trekking and 5th region is Eastern Mongolia- Birding tours, Great Steppe, Chinggis Khaan&rsquo;s birth Place etc. Because of the air pressure, some of the picture didn&rsquo;t look so pure. So you need to choose the right time and bring useful filters to capture perfect photos.&nbsp;</p>

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<span style="color:#FFA07A;"><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Portrait Photos Mongolia</span></span></span></h2>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><span style="color:#808080;">Batkhuu, one&nbsp;of the Tsaatan minority group gives us a photogenic smile.&nbsp;</span></em><i style="color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav&nbsp;</i></span></p>

<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Mongolian photography tour is increasing due to retaining this shrinking authentic nomadic culture and sensitive and less populated nationality in the world. Mongolia is huge country located in central Asia and Mongolians figure, the face is totally different than our Asian countries, with the short body but broad chest, the nose is taller than other Asian nationalities, cheekbones are very round and big, good white teeth etc. Mongolia has 2 different nationalities and more than 20 ethnic groups. That means they have their own traditional clothes elements, photogenic, climate feature etc&hellip; Mongolian people are very shy and some of the elders believe that to be taken their photos reduce the age. Even it is superstition, clients need to respect it and guides can translate positively.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<span style="color:#FFA07A;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="font-size:26px;">Mongolian Wildlife and Birding photography</span></span></span></h2>

<p><span style="text-align: justify;">The expectation of photographers and special interest tourists such as bird watchers is Mongolian animals, birds are like in Serengeti or African wild animals, but the reality is different. To see them in the wild in our country is truly related to &ldquo;LUCK&rdquo;. If you are lucky you will see them. But local experts are knowing when and where it is possible to see and capture them. So, my tip to my friends and clients is please contact the local agency- Mongolia photo guide. For many years of experience, Photography point is the most important thing. If you are coming with short duration, your best way to take good photos in short time contacts with local photo expert who can give you the tips and recommendation of a right angle, best timing and suggest you best photo tour guide and driver. Driver must be very sensitive and feel the photographers, where to stop and where they need to drive quickly.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#696969;"><em>Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus).</em>&nbsp;<i>Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav&nbsp;</i></span></span></p>

<p>The last thing about my advice is packing advice. Mongolian road is mostly off, so even you have a good and new car dust comes in every corner to your valuable things. So, please bring extra plastic bags to your camera equipment to protect it just in case. Preparation is always important, never ever forget it.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#808080;"><em>Ayan Travel at Genghis Khan Statue Complex</em></span></span></p>

<p>Ayan Travel is an experienced adventure tour operator and specialized in photography tours and workshops in Mongolia, arranges photo journeys to some of the most amazing corners of Mongolia, such as <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Western Mongolia to capture magnificent Altai Mountain</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span>above 4000 meters, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Eagle Hunters</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">, </span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Southern Mongolia to take mysterious Gobi Desert</span></a>, Camel caravan, sand dunes and <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/my-epic-journey-to-taiga-mountains-of-northern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Northern Mongolia to explore the mystical Reindeer herders</span></a>, hidden treasures, and in central Mongolia to attend<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/outstanding-photos-of-mongolian-naadam-festival" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Naadam Festival</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span>and to know more about nomadic lifestyle way of living etc.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#808080;"><em>Happy photographer with Golden Eagle Hunters in Altai Mountains.&nbsp;</em></span><i style="color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav&nbsp;</i></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#808080;"><em>Young eagle hunter during the eagle training.&nbsp;</em></span><i style="color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav&nbsp;</i></span></p>

<p><br />
Before you coming and planning to photograph Mongolia please read our advice when is possible to arrive and what to photograph. Every season has own specialty and beauties. If you avoid touristic destination and season this article&nbsp;will help you to choose the right season.&nbsp;<br />
<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-photograph-in-mongolia-and-when-to-go" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to photograph in Mongolia and when to go?&nbsp;</span></a></p>

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<span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#FFA07A;"><strong>Mongolia photography travel tips and advice</strong></span></span></span></h3>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#808080;"><em>Every photographer has their own&nbsp;opinion of how they like their images to be exposed</em></span></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>- Ask people before you photograph their portraits<br />
- Please prepare small gifts or candies to children and elders<br />
- Some people might ask money&nbsp;<br />
- Prepare your personal things such as sun protect cream, mosquito spray, good walking boots etc&hellip;<br />
- Of course camera equipment, lens both prime lens for portrait photos and wide angle, zoom lens for photographing landscape.&nbsp;<br />
- Stay one place at least 1 full day, because Mongolian territory is huge and sparsely density population.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
- Be ready at unexpected climate changing&nbsp;<br />
- Choose right car and guide, if available find good photo guide<br />
- Learn to predict weather forecast like locals<br />
- Contact local photo expert who can give you the advice and any updated news.&nbsp;<br />
- Ask from your local expert about the domestic flight baggage limit and excess baggage fee.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 style="text-align: center;"><font color="#ffa07a" face="comic sans ms, cursive"><span style="font-size: 26px;"><b>Complete Guide to Winter Photography in Mongolia</b></span></font></h3>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#808080;"><em>Extreme Winter Photography Tours to Northern Taiga Mountains of Mongolia- Ayan Travel Photo Tour Group on reindeer back.&nbsp;</em></span><i style="color: rgb(105, 105, 105);">Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav&nbsp;</i></span></p>

<p>if you take a trip to Mongolia in winter you need to know the following things before you go. Ayan Travel organizes annual winter photography tour to reindeer herders in remote Taiga Mountains. As an experienced traveler and initiator, we put some useful tips including preparation of personal items, weather and road condition, environment, reindeer herders and their culture.</p>

<p>-&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-and-advice-for-mongolia-winter-photography-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Tips and advice for Mongolia Winter Photography Tour</span></a></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="color:#696969;"><strong>&ldquo;Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever&hellip; It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.&rdquo;&nbsp; &mdash; Aaron Siskind&nbsp;</strong></span><br />
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			'body' => '<p>January, known as the coldest month of the year, but it has its own specialties and beauties. Here we want to show you images of Mongolia in January. You will see what Mongolian nomads do in winter and how Mongolian landscapes are seen in the frozen January.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We invite you to enjoy some of breathtaking Mongolian photos taken in different regions of the country. It is time to snuggle down in your cozy chair and enjoy the winter beauty of Mongolia with one of the most famous winter poem. Don&rsquo;t forget your warm blanket and cup of coffee.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>The Snow Man</strong></p>

<p>One must have a mind of winter<br />
To regard the frost and the boughs<br />
Of the pine-trees crusted with snow;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>And have been cold a long time<br />
To behold the junipers shagged with ice,<br />
The spruces rough in the distant glitter</p>

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<p>Of the January sun; and not to think<br />
Of any misery in the sound of the wind,<br />
In the sound of a few leaves,</p>

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<p>Which is the sound of the land<br />
Full of the same wind<br />
That is blowing in the same bare place</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the listener, who listens in the snow,<br />
And, nothing himself, beholds<br />
Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is</p>

<p><em>Wallace Stevens, The Snow Man, 1923</em></p>

<h3><strong>Stunning Winter Images of Mongolian Gobi&nbsp;</strong></h3>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Camel Caravan on Khongor Sand Dunes</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Local camel herder in South Gobi, Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Travellers in Khermen Tsav /This photo is taken in January/&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<h3><strong>Mongolian Horses in Winter&nbsp;</strong></h3>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian horseman</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horse photos in january " src="/uploads/mongolia horse photos in january.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;">Winter Horses Mongolia</span></p>

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<p>Mongolian nomads in eastern Mongolia, during the <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photo-tour-to-winter-horse-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Winter Horse Festival</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wild Horses, Takhi known as&nbsp;Przewalski Horse in Khustai National Park&nbsp;of Mongolia&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Winter view of </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Terelj</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> National Park of Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Reindeer Herder in Northern Taiga Mountains of Mongolia</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Morning glory in winter forest&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Small Mongolian monk going to the morning ceremony at Amarbayasgalant Monastery</em></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Golden Eagle Hunters&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Camping in Terelj National Park of Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<h3>Wildlife in January in Mongolia</h3>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Pallas-cat-mongolia-photo-at-snow-leopard-photo-tour.jpg" /></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Manul or Pallas&#39;s cat, one of the four wild cat&nbsp;species&nbsp;in Mongolia. The picture taken in January in western Mongolia.</em></span>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Gobi Argali, the wild sheep in Mongolia. The picture is taken in Ikh Nart Nature Reserve in January.&nbsp;</span></em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>In Hustai NP of Mongolia, we can see and photograph some of the most iconic wild animals at the same time. Red deer and Takhi wild horse.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><img alt="" src="/uploads/Snow-leopard-tour-mongolia-wildlife-photo-adventure.jpg" /></em></span></p>

<p><br />
<em><span style="font-size:14px;">Snow leopard is one of the most elusive animals in the world, the iconic wild cat in Mongolia. the picture is taken in the late January in western Mongolian high mountains, by Batzaya Choijiljav.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></em></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">Thank you for enjoying Mongolian winter photos and hope you have a&nbsp;true image of Mongolia in January.&nbsp;</p>

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Taiga, which is located in northernmost Mongolia, sounds unreachable, remote and farthermost place to me. Yes, Taiga is sacramental, untouched and isolated landscape and also known as boreal forest or snow forest, the world&rsquo;s largest land biome characterized by coniferous forests consisting mostly of pines, spruces, and larches.<br />
I just remember like yesterday, a group of people who&nbsp;united under one main goal to photograph was prepared and looking forward to starting our trip to Taiga.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">In the afternoon, on the day of memorial of Great October Socialist Revolution (7th of November), we started heading to northernmost Mongolia to capture the beauty of Taiga and Reindeer herders. Even though the road was completely blocked due to a heavy snowstorm and slippery ice we have arrived at our destination by the night with the help of our experienced driver and a good&nbsp;car. In order to start our trip earlier in the next morning, everybody just went to&nbsp;bed directly after arrived. So, following morning, we prepared to start our trip with a local experienced driver. We loaded travel blankets, jackets, gifts for locals, rice and flour and other traveling stuff and of course, our most important photography tools into our vehicle. And then, started heading to the most popular and populated destination of Tsaatan to stay with them for a while. Same goaled five of us and one driver went through Alag-erdene soum of Khovsgol aimag, Uliin Davaa, Toomiin Davaa and crossed over the Ujig River more than 20 times to see a flock of Reindeers. And Tsaatan ethnic group. &nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">A group of nomads was coming to us followed by a group of majestic heavy hairy yaks and galloping&nbsp;horses in the middle of frozen steppe full covered with beautiful white snow. Those Mongolians greeted us, taken pictures together, made good wishes for our trip and continued their journey.<br />
These locals also mentioned that lots of migrations will be moved from northern soums to Alag-erdene and Khatgal soums due to heavy snowfalls and cold weather. They usually travel for 20 days till their destination in one way but on the way back in spring, it takes about 1 month because of newborn baby animals. The family wife reminisces that it is not that warm nearby &lsquo;Mother Ocean&rsquo;.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">There are 13 sacred ovoos worshipped by Darkhad ethnic group at the top of Uliin Halzan Davaa Pass, on the way to Ulaan-uul soum of Khuvsgl Province. These ovoos are shaped as Tsaatan yurt-teepee and standing stone statues which show us local costumes, culture, and traditions of Darkhad ethnic groups. In the evening we stayed in the guest house in Tsagaan Nuur soum and following morning headed for Tsaatan winter huts. Tsagaan Nuur soum is broken off from Renchinlhumbe soum in 1985, and newly located at the down side of Tsagaan Nuur Lake as a home for Darkhad and Tsaatan ethnics.<br />
When you arrive at the Bridge of Shishged River just after 10kms from Tsagaan Nuur soum, you will see a beautiful Shishged river which flows out from Khoridol Saridag Range and continues for 334 km long. Chilling wind almost freezes your fingers in between getting out from car to photograph and getting into a car. In summer and autumn, it is possible to drive till the place called Teleg and Khatirt, then from there, locals lead you by horses or reindeers to Tsaatan. But in winter, all rivers and mud freeze which gives you a chance to drive directly till these winter places.</p>

<p><img alt="tsaatan reindeer people " src="/uploads/tsaatan reindeer people.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">A family of Ganbat, leader of East Taiga, lives in the wooden house has got winterized coverings inside, door side ventilator is covered with plastics against the wind. Here, they have everything from modern usages such as phone, satellite TV and antenna. Same as the other Mongolian nomads, Tsaatan also roams freely all year round depending on the weather condition and grasses for reindeers, and the elders of the tribe discuss when and where to move by observing the weather condition. Middle of October is time to stay in their winter hut and this is where they are now.<br />
Tsaatans have got a slightly yellow face, short and flat-nosed, eyelid without a fold, not strong teeth and they are quite short and seemed shy for me.<br />
There is no shop in taiga and few people so then if someone offers vodka for them and they are very welcome to drink and get drunk easily. Only the elders speak Tuva language to each other but kids and younger generations haven&rsquo;t got any other chance to receive information only in Mongolian that is why their language and culture is dying quickly.<br />
Since we are here to feel and photograph their real daily life and situation, we decided to stay in Tsaatan&rsquo;s teepee same as them. They only set up the fire for cooking and boiling tea and in winter they melt clean snow for drinking water, prepare chopped wood for firewood.</p>

<p><img alt="reindeer herders tsaatan" src="/uploads/tsaatan nomads photos.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Every night, they keep their reindeers close by their teepees, and in winter keep only a few for riding and rest will be taken away and fenced in the mountain. Recent years, they are herding their reindeers in between 2 mountains with the help of a donation from foreign tourists, they just come back to check, so stopped guard them always.<br />
I was personally prepared to feel real freezing cold there before we start our trip. So I took warm blankets, jackets and many more with me to keep me warm. But, in fact, I realized many of my stuff were useless except for weight luggage.&nbsp; Also, I was really surprised by Tsaatans to wear just a light Mongolian Garment-deel and leather boots and looked they are not cold at all. Before I go there, I imagined that Tsaatans are alike &lsquo;Eksimos&rsquo; who wear heavy hairy dress and reindeer skin boots which it was exactly the opposite way of my imagination. Maybe It&rsquo;s because of warm itself in the forests and they never worn my heavy skin jackets and hairy hats when I gave them. We can recognize Tsaatans seeing their appearance and language from Khalkh Mongolians, otherwise, they are all same as Mongolian herders wear light deel and leather boots it makes difficult to find any special traditional dress belong to them. But I have found it as special that there was a baby cradler to hang from their teepees.</p>

<p><img alt="winter tours mongolia " src="/uploads/winter tour mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Then 8 of us including 3 local guides and 30 reindeers started riding forward to our last destination. Even though it was not really comfortable to ride reindeer I felt like almost fell off, maybe because of it&rsquo;s my very first ride, but I really admired by natural beauty there and made meditation in my heart into the depth of my silence while hearing the walk of reindeer through deep snow range.<br />
Instead of riding whip, they use a long wooden stick to use as a cane for deep snowdrifts while use as a tool to make it go faster.&nbsp; There is almost no chance to get off easily like horse riding, and once if you are dismounted, seemed very difficult to mount again without somebody&rsquo;s help. Also, I fell off from my reindeer while he was running fast but fortunately, didn&rsquo;t hurt at all because of landing on the very thick snow.&nbsp; But when I remember now, all these become very nice memories.</p>

<p><img alt="local guide mongolia " src="/uploads/local guide to tsaatan people mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Our local guide Sanchir, a son of a famous hunter, used to tell us exactly what wild animals like moose and how many of them passed by what time in detailed. Even though hunting is the main life source here, unfortunately, because of Protected Area&rsquo;s policy it is strictly prohibited now.&nbsp; In the middle of Kultus steppe when I was singing softly and trying to talk with my inner person, a flock of Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) disturbed by us and flew away while cutting my thoughts. After 2 days of long and endless journey crossing over the Kultus steppe, finally, we have arrived at our last destination and prepared our own &lsquo;home thing&rsquo; by putting just tent-cloth on top of readily crossed wood which is completely open on top, possible to observe millions of stars at night through that hole.&nbsp; But our 3 local guides just put woods crossing each other and set up a fire in the middle with hardwood and put a piece of cotton on themselves and completely slept all night. Having especial Mongolian blood and flexibility we were also stopped being cold and went to bed to sleep in yurts but weren&rsquo;t brave enough to sleep outside under the stars.</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia tsaatan people " src="/uploads/tsaatan reindeer woman.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">About 400 reindeers come closer to our yurts in the morning because of salt on teepee&rsquo;s cotton and try to bite with their mouth and tear with their horns but then go back to the mountain in the evening. They lick salt with their thick soft lip, paw the ground with front legs to find moss to eat to get strength and fitness for winter.<br />
If it is the snowy year, reindeers don&rsquo;t lose their strength and fatness but gain more, in the spite of it, they lose more weight in the less snowy year because of lots of running and roaming around. Reindeers like cold and lots of snow so in summer, stay permanent in one place because of flies. In autumn and spring season, they roam freely mostly away from home so owners always follow them to provide them from wolf&rsquo;s attack. They don&rsquo;t have any sweat glands so use their mouth to excrete sweat, light-limbed, walk through the snow by their chest, their biggest enemy is a wolf, milk is good for the stomach -all these facts are very special and interesting. But it is very strange that Tsaatans usually don&rsquo;t eat reindeer meat.</p>

<p><img alt="taiga photos mongolia " src="/uploads/taiga wilderness mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">When we arrive, there was moving meat trade by Russian van. Tsaatans use usually different meat, flour, and rice the same as the other nomads. And mostly eat homemade bread baked on the stove, cheese and dried curd made with reindeer creamy milk.&nbsp; In autumn, they pick lots of blackberries and blueberries so eat different fruits and make jam.<br />
Due to reindeers eat moss, live on top of high mountains and Taiga forests. Tsaatans not only use reindeer meat, fat, milk, skin and hides but also train them to ride in the forest for migration and transportation in the difficult weather condition. Furthermore, they drove natural stones to make necklaces, cut reindeer horns and boil horns inside bark of a tree to create natural brown color to do different carvings on their horns and knives to merchandise for tourists to increase their family income.</p>

<p><img alt="reindeers people mongolia " src="/uploads/tsaatan people winter photos.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">So, then our 1000km&nbsp;long adventurous journey by reindeers is finished here and came back at winter hut. On the way back had a good chance to photograph famous Delgerkhaan mountain&rsquo;s top and went back to Khovsgol Lake. Delgerkhaan Mountain is said that &lsquo;The King of the mountains&rsquo;, always check the strength of the climbers, the highest point in the Khoridol Saridag Mountain Range, 3190 m above the sea level.</p>

<p><img alt="travel experience mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolia travel experience.jpg" /></p>

<p>On the way back, in the area of Ulaan-uul soum, pretty young wolf passed by us and was staring at us for a long before run away which shows us we were quite lucky guys and seemed as we were born with the silver spoon in our mouth. That night, we stayed at Khovsgol Eco Tour Ger camp located in a place called Dood Modot. While Mother Ocean&rsquo;s wave was at the heaviest and strongest, lake sharp frost was chilling my cheeks.</p>

<p><img alt="taiga kids photos" src="/uploads/taiga kids mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">We all were not only very tired from a long trip but also were very satisfied with our photographs, so we were all happy to go back homes and see the photos on the big screen. So we were offered by meals in the local homes and the following morning, went back to UB. Even though all roads and mountain passes were almost closed due to slippery road and snow storm, luckily had a good car and experienced driver, all arrived at homes safe and satisfied. Although every trip is full of memories and happiness, the road leads home is the best and happiest.&nbsp; Our adventurous trip was not only the most memorable and unforgettable but also had enough good luck to take pictures of &lsquo;The reindeers are steaming up from their mouth under the full moon night&rsquo;, later won the best prize &lsquo;World Best Animal Picture Award&rsquo;-all these seemed we were really blessed by sacred &lsquo;Khangai&rsquo;.</p>

<p>If you are interested in this epic adventure please, check&nbsp;out the <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/extreme-winter-experience-photo-tour-in-northern-mongolia-mixed-group" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">TOUR </span><span style="color:#800000;">PROGMRAM</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;And need travel information please, feel free to contact me at <a href="mailto:info@toursmongolia.com "><span style="color:#800000;">info@toursmongolia.com&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p style="text-align: right;">Written by:<br />
M. Munkhjargal&nbsp; 2017.11.29</p>

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<h2><span style="color:#800000;">Christmas in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p>You may wonder that Mongolian people celebrate Christmas as it&nbsp;is officially a Buddhist nation. But, there were 41,117 Christians, according to the 2010 National Census (age of 15 and older) or 2.1% of total population. Christian churches in Mongolia have a service or celebratory concert in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Mongolians do not celebrate Christmas, they celebrate New Year with a &ldquo;New Year&rsquo;s Tree&rdquo; (Christmas trees) and have lots of parties. There is no recognition of Christ.</p>

<p>Like for most countries, the first day of New Year is a day off in Mongolia, giving opportunities for most people to celebrate between families and friends. If the January 01 is during a weekend, it is then agreed to have a day off during the closest week!</p>

<p><img alt="how mongolian celebrate christmas " src="/uploads/christmas in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolians Celebrate the New Year</span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians celebrate the New Year in night clubs and bars, which are more and more offering special events or dinners accordingly or at home with their families, friends or colleagues. Mongolians celebrate the New Year the whole week before December 31. Most Mongolians do not celebrate Christmas but &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo; usually makes an appearance at New Year parties, and Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, are up everywhere. At big parties there is always some kind of program, a lot of awards are given out, a lot of singing and dancing. &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo; makes an appearance at parties and distributes gifts. New Year&rsquo;s parties do not happen on New Year&rsquo;s Eve, December 31. They all happen before December 31.&nbsp; On the thirty-first, Mongolians celebrate the New Year with their families, at home.</p>

<p><img alt="holidays in mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolia new year celebration.jpg" /></p>

<h2><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;6 Reasons Christmas is different in Mongolia</span></h2>

<div><span style="text-align: justify;">For those who wait Christmas all year round, spending Christmas far from home and experiencing completely different holiday from what you used to do, will be definitely adventurous and must have one- lifetime memory.&nbsp; Mongolians have adopted Russian New Year and recently adding Christmas and celebrating it its own special way. Christmas is considered like religion holiday or more of the commercial event for the young generation to celebrate for fun. Here are 6 reasons why Christmas is different in Mongolia.&nbsp;</span></div>

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<h3>1. Christmas Turkey &amp; Mongolian Dumpling&nbsp;</h3>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Christmas can&rsquo;t be without Turkey and ham, but if you are in Mongolia during Christmas or December, Mongolian traditional dumpling &lsquo;Buuz&rsquo; will be served as the main dish with several kinds of salads.&nbsp;</div>

<h3>2.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Christmas is not an official holiday</h3>

<div>Unlike the western style of Christmas day, you will see that all the schools, businesses and stores are open on this day just like as they would on any other day of the year. For whom had grown up with memories of a traditional Christmas, it will be a quite odd experience.&nbsp;</div>

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<h3>3.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Christmas Presents only for children&nbsp;</h3>

<div style="text-align: justify;">In Mongolia, you don&rsquo;t have to prepare Christmas gifts for others. Most Mongolians only buy gifts for kids and recent years many youths, companies, and a group of social media groups arrange helping and surprising volunteer events for poor family kids, orphan centers and special care needed families during Christmas day or in December. Many people choose warm clothes&rsquo;, children&rsquo;s books and more healthy things for their kids&rsquo; gifts instead of sweets and candies.&nbsp; However if you are invited to someone&rsquo;s home in December, don&rsquo;t forget to bring some cake and champagne which is considered the most accurate and perfect holiday gifts.</div>

<div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Decorated cake &amp; homemade pie</h3>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Every family around Mongolia enjoy special New Year cake and eating and sharing the cake together has already become a family tradition in Mongolia. Bakeries like Jur Ur, Wendy, Mon and other bakeries around the country work for busy selling cakes decorated with Christmas tree, Santa and new- year greeting words. It is unlike usual homemade pies of America.&nbsp;</div>

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<h3>5.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Only Christians celebrate Christmas Eve&nbsp;</h3>

<div>Only places you feel the true meaning of this holiday and can hear Christmas gospel songs translated into Mongolian is maybe Christian churches. You will meet these churches in your neighborhood because there are almost more than 200 churches in Ulaanbaatar city.</div>

<h3>6.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Santa Clause&amp; Mongol Winter Grandpa&nbsp;</h3>

<h2><img alt="mongolian santa clause " src="/uploads/mongolian santa clause.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; " /><img alt="christmas holidays in mongolia " src="/uploads/christmas mongolia.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%; margin-left: 10px;" /></h2>

<p style="clear: both">&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mongolians have their own &ldquo;Santa Claus&rdquo;, which is called &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo;/ Өвлийн өвгөн. Mongolian first &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo;, in 1947. The &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo; comes every year, in December, with gifts for children and outstanding workers and students of the Year.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="color:#000000;">Some Interesting facts about the celebration in Mongolia&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">1. The first celebration of New Year in Mongolia</span></p>

<p>Since the 1930&rsquo;s when Russian or Soviet and Western Culture started to became familiar with our country, Mongolians started to celebrate the New Year. It is noted that Mongolian famous poet and writer D.Natsagdorj celebrated New Year with his fellows in 1931, the first time in Mongolia.</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">2.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Most famous New Year Song</span></p>

<p>The most known Mongolian song of New Year is &ldquo;The Song of New Year Tree Festival&rdquo; was composed in 1959. Mongolians still love this song. You can hear this song everywhere in Mongolia, in December.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">3. Opening Champagne/ sparkling wine when the countdown, the New Year&rsquo;s Eve</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Celebrations start the December 31, with a dinner mostly served late in the evening. You can always find different sorts of salads, Mongolian steamed dumplings/ buuz, some cakes, and Champagne to accompany these meals&hellip; A traditional speech of the Mongolian President is seen live on TV, 5 minutes before the countdown starts. All achievements by the government of the year are listed and a toast of milk (in the past a few years) is raised by the President in his traditional Mongolian bowl, made of silver and copper. But, this year, a new President was elected, we are not sure if he follows the traditional toast of milk, as last President used to or with Champagne. 10 seconds later, every family is opening the Champagne as they enter into the New Year.</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">4. New Year tree, decorated with Tugriks/ Mongolian currency</span></p>

<p>In Mongolia, most parents have this tradition of decorating the New Year&lsquo;s tree for their children, resembling as the Christmas tree. The guests who are visiting the family the January 01, can hang some bills of Tugriks on the tree for the children. Of course, if several children are part of the family, then the money is shared equally. The tree became a symbol of prosperity and wealth for families that proudly display it at home, and a great way for the children to make some money during the winter!</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">5. Firework at the main square of Ulaanbaatar</span></p>

<p>If you have a chance to be in Ulaanbaatar during this period, you can experience a wonderful moment at the Sukhbaatar square, to see concerts and performances as well as a great firework, organized by the Administration of City Council. The firework is the main event of the night after the count down.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">If you are planning to travel Mongolia&nbsp;in December or near around Christmas time in our beautiful country, we will always be glad to be your Christmas guide in Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">December just makes Mongolians&rsquo; happy and it is the most wonderful time of the year. Seeing the streets and malls which is already festooned with holiday finery makes more cheerful moods than normal.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">May your </span></span><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Christmas Day</span></span><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"> be filled with love, laugh and beautiful memories</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">From Ayan Travel to all of you, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays</span></span></p>

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<p>Tsagaan sar is one of the biggest events for life of Mongolian people. Lunar festive is a New Year holiday as well as beginning of the spring. Mongols celebrate the season when everything natural earns a life according to lunar calendar.&nbsp;<br />
The celebration comes from the deep of the centuries when our ancestors of Huns Empire have created a lunar calendar. Urban population used to celebrate a new year with the beginning of planting accepted this calendar from Huns that was very creative. Tsagaan Sar is listed on UNESCO&rsquo;s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>Why Mongolian people celebrate Tsagaan Sar</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians have been living as a nomadic way of life for thousands of years on the Eurasian great steppe. Depending on their lifestyle their culture and tradition have become so unique. They had to look for the better pasture to feed the animals and migrate several times a year throughout the country. They had not enough time to spend and meet their relatives regularly. It might be the reason for celebrating this uncommon holiday. The main purpose of this festival is to greet, to meet each other, to know how their life is going on, how is the pasture of the other regions etc&hellip;And finally they were celebrating their happiness to see each other as their well living, to respect older ones, to love younger ones and it may seem to be a family holiday. It contains longtime traditions, customs, beliefs, heritage, respect, and love. So warm and nice celebration of the human.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>How Mongolians celebrate this festival&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Lunar Festive begins with the New Year eve. Table with reach meal is prepared on the final day of the current year called a day of Bituun. Bituun makes obstacles to rise negative things and meet a coming year called with all the best. Things are cleaned depts. Are paid, enemies become friends this day. Every family offers to scarify to gods in order to avoid bad things.&nbsp;<br />
The oldest person of the family puts to show or ice on the top of the right pillars of Mongolian brazier and by putting wormwood to chase all the negative things. Finally wearing the newest costume, hat all family members celebrate an eve.&nbsp; This ceremony offers special meals like buuz, dumplings steamed mutton, head of the sheep to all members of the family who greet each other wishing prosperity and health. After that family members listen to interesting stories or play traditional games with uncle-bone shooting and other table games.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">According to Lunar Calendar with the beginning of the day, Mongols celebrate a New Year called white Moon or Tsagaan Sar in the Mongolian language. From the beginning of the day when Chinggis Khaan has reigned to a King of the Unified Sate of All Mongols, a New Year called White Moon day has been enriched with state and official content.&nbsp;<br />
The word white moon symbolized that all the negative things passed away with the previous year and the coming will be positive &ldquo;White&rdquo; and &ldquo;Clean&rdquo;. That is why if the first day were clean, then the next days during a year would be white and clean with no troubles. Family members wear celebration costume, prepare enough food, meals and try to have gifts enough for every guest.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">On the first day of Tsagaan Sar, everyone wakes up early morning, wears beautiful traditional costumes and greets with the oldest member of the family with deep respects. This greeting has its own specific manner, holding arms of the elderly by both arms. This manner of greeting called &ldquo;Zolgolt&rdquo; in Mongolian. According to the customs, close relatives, friends visit each other to greet. In this occasion, all offer a gift to each other.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia traditional food " src="/uploads/mongolian traditional food.jpg" /></p>

<h3><strong>Tsagaan Sar in the early years&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Traditionally, a white color is accepted during these days. Meals must be white too, such as milk products, milk tea, yogurt with white rice, mare&rsquo;s fermented milk and dried yogurt etc&hellip;<br />
Previously all used to wear a white lather traditional costume and had only milk products for its white colors. Some historians&rsquo; state that in ancient years a new had been celebrated in autumn.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><br />
<strong>What to do when you visit Mongolia during Tsagaan Sar days?</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">For travelers and photographers, the festival is one of the must experience things in Mongolia. In the new year eve, You will visit or stay with Mongolian nomadic family to get knowledge of Mongolian culture, traditions, and history; to take an interesting explanation about shamanism and getting to know about Mongolian script, learning traditional games, enjoying folklore show and much more to explore&hellip; Also, you can make traditional foods; buuz and dumpling and some little preparation for the festival and celebrate it together. The next days, making the first path of the New Year before the sun rises according to individual&rsquo;s born day and year as Mongolian customary, horse riding, learning Mongolian traditional dances, taking photos with the costume of an ancient hero, queen, and shaman and the other interesting activities would be offered to you.&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p>The world is changing, may be the most unique cultures, the purest places&nbsp;are changing by modernization and civilization. But there are some&nbsp;unique cultures and hidden traditions are still existing and struggling to keep world&#39;s heritages and historical sites in some remote places on earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;After few years, Mongolia might be affected by this transition, who knows. So you should visit MONGOLIA before everyone add this country to their <strong>bucket list</strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are some reasons<strong> why people love to travel to Mongolia</strong>.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><br />
<strong>1. Scenic Landscape</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="mongolia gobi desert " src="/uploads/mongolia gobi desert.jpg" /></p>

<p>Mongolia has a huge territory, also one of the most sparse countries in the world. The country locates in the central Asian plateau and the landscapes are diverse. Mystical Gobi desert, the fourth largest desert in the world, locates in the southern region of Mongolia. Most travelers say that &ldquo;Mongolian Gobi seems like we are entering to the end of the world&rdquo;. This is true, you can feel like this while you are on the tour to Mongolian exotic Gobi.&nbsp;<br />
The view of northern Mongolia is so exciting also known as &ldquo;Mongolian Switzerland, most of the territory is covered by thick forests, peaceful meadows, crystal clear rivers, and lakes.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="khovsgol lake mongolia " src="/uploads/5c99da28-8f40-4347-b900-4d5aa2f1e629-khovsgol lake mongolia.jpg" /></p>

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<p>The west of Mongolia, generally the high land, home to rugged mountains, snowcapped peaks, scenic lakes, and glaciers.&nbsp; In eastern Mongolia, rolling steppes, horses, grasses, wildlife and the world&rsquo;s one of the most important places for the ecological system.&nbsp;<br />
As a central part of Mongolia, the popular travel destination, attracts traveler for its rich historical and cultural heritage sites some of them are listed on UNESCO&#39;s Word Heritage Sites. The terrain consists of steppes, mountains, forests, and semi-deserts.&nbsp;</p>

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-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/amazing-landscape-photography-of-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Amazing Landscape Photos of Mongolia</span></a><br />
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<p><br />
<strong>Recommended Tours</strong><br />
<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-overland-tour"><span style="color:#800000;">-</span></a><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-overland-tour-2018" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia overland tour 201</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-overland-tour"><span style="color:#800000;">9</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/vertical-big-loop-north-to-south-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Vertical big loop North to South of Mongolia tour</span></a></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>2. Nomadic Cultural heritages</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="nomadic culture mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolia nomads culture.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="nomads mongolia " src="/uploads/nomadic culture photos mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>As I noted before, globalization is rapidly affecting the uniqueness of human cultures. But Mongolian nomadic culture and heritage are still living among the local nomads. Thanks for their ancestors and their descendants for keeping and bringing their traditions to this modern world. Their life, their customs, traditions and all staffs of Mongolian nomads are related deeply to the natural earth, you will be get inspired when you spend a few days with them.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>More about Mongolian nomads</strong><br />
- <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolian-people-and-nomads" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian people and nomads</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tsaatans-the-reindeer-people" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Tsaatans the reindeer people</span></a></p>

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<strong>Recommended Tours</strong><br />
-<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/a-true-nomadic-adventure-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">A True Nomadic Adventure Tour</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/joyful-adventure-in-khangai-region-to" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Joyful Adventure in Khangai Region tour</span></a></p>

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<h3><strong>3. Not too touristy country</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="mongolia nature photos " src="/uploads/mongolia yaks.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tourism is an absolutely new industry in this country, Mongolia opened its door to the western world just about twenty years ago. After that Mongolia has started to attract international travelers, explorers, and photographers. For being just two decades of tourist destination means that Mongolia has lots of hidden gems to explore and it is not overcrowded by tourists yet.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><br />
<strong>4. Wildlife and Nature</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="mongolia wildlfe nature photos " src="/uploads/mongolia wildlife and nature.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolia takes up an important place for its nature and ecology in the world. About 90 percent of this landlocked country is covered by deserts or pastures with extreme climatic conditions; this desert area is the largest temperate grassland habitat. Fauna reported in the wild consists of 139 mammal species, 448 species of birds (including 331 migratory and 119 resident birds), 76 species of fish, 22 reptile species, and six species of amphibians. Grassland and scrubland cover 55 percent of the country, forest covers only 6 percent in the steppe zone, 36 percent is covered by desert vegetation, and only 1 percent is used for human habitation and agricultural purposes, such as growing crops. The floral vegetation in the Eastern Steppe temperate consists of grassland (the largest of its type in the world)</p>

<p><strong>Recommended Tours</strong></p>

<p>-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/bird-watching-in-the-western-provinces-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Bird watching in the Western provinces of Mongolia tour</span></a></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/khustai-national-park-short-trip" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khustai National Park short trip</span></a></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>5. Land of great history</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="chinggis khaan statue mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolia chinggis khaan equastrian.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia history photos " src="/uploads/mongolia history photos.jpg" /></p>

<p>Known as the land of Chinggis Khaan, also contains prehistoric sites to the Soviet period remaining. Mongolia is a paradise for historians, archeologists, and explorers. It is a great opportunity to visit those rare and important places when you take a trip through Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;<b>Related Topics</b>&nbsp;</p>

<p>-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolian-history" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian History</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mystery-deer-stones-of-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mystery Deer Stones of Mongolia</span></a></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>6. Feel real freedom&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="adventure travel mongolia " src="/uploads/adventure travel mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Enjoying your journey and wandering through Mongolia with great freedom is one of the must do things in your life. No internet access, no strong plan, no overcrowd, the country of great hospitality and magnificent nature can treat you and to let your stress out and then you will feel real freedom and may find yourself in this immense land.</p>

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<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/hiking-trekking-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Hiking and trekking in Mongolia</span></a></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>7. Horse Culture&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="mongolia horse festivals " src="/uploads/mongolia horse festivals.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horse saddle " src="/uploads/mongolia horse saddle.jpg" /></p>

<p>Mongolians have a long and deep tradition or culture which relates to the horses. From the time of horse domestication to the 21st century, horses enriched the quality of life of the people on the Eurasian steppe, especially Mongol nomads that is proved by archaeological findings in Mongolia. Mongolian horses are strong, fast and flexible and well known as the good companion of the Mongol warriors during the Chinggis Khan&rsquo;s conquests in the 13th century. Horses are worshipped and respected by steppe nomads as its spiritual power. It can be easily seen in today&rsquo;s Mongolia, there are countless examples that related to the horses. From state emblem symbol to simple nomadic lifestyle, from legends to modern songs and from horse racing to riding tours.</p>

<p><strong>Related Topics</strong></p>

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<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photographic-journey-to-taliin-tumen-aduu-steppe-horse-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photographic Journey to &ldquo;Taliin Tumen Aduu &ndash; Steppe Horse Festival&rdquo;</span></a></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>8. Different type of festivities&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="mongolia naadam festivals " src="/uploads/5c99dded-1b50-4f32-be1e-42eaa2f1e629-mongolia naadam festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="naadam festival " src="/uploads/naadam festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">There are more than 50 popular events and festivals happening across Mongolia, annually. Enjoying or attending in Mongolian festivals can be uncommon cultural discovery. From thrilling sports to unique hunting traditions, legendary horse race to Gobi camel polo, religious rituals to modern performances and much more&hellip;I&nbsp;would like to specialize Naadam Festival because this colorful, historical and exciting event is the world-class festival and contains Mongolian culture, history, and sports in itself. You really should not miss Mongolian Naadam Festival if you visit Mongolia in the summertime. Please check out the following topics about Naadam to get more information.</p>

<p><strong>More about Mongolian Festivals&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><br />
<strong>Mongolian Festival and event tours</strong><br />
-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/naadam-to-naadam-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Naadam to Naadam tour</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-tour"><span style="color:#800000;">-</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-tour"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Eagle Festival 2019 Tour</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-highlights-tour-with-danshig-religious-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">-</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-highlights-tour-with-danshig-religious-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia highlights tour with Danshig Religious festival-201</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-highlights-tour-with-danshig-religious-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">9</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/winter-festivals-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">-</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/winter-festivals-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia winter festivals 2019 Tour</span></a></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>9. Authentic adventurous opportunity&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="camel riding tour mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolia camel riding tours.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="adventure tour mongolia " src="/uploads/adventure tour mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Explore Mongolia on foot and horseback, by camels, and in four-wheel drive vehicles on this active trip through unforgettable steppe, desert, and mountain scenery. Adventure in Mongolia is designed for explorers who want to travel off the beaten path through the pine-forested mountains and meadows of Central Mongolia and across the dramatic landscapes of the Gobi desert.&nbsp; &nbsp;A true adventure, this journey includes the Orkhon valley, the cradle of Mongolian civilization, where Erdene Zuu Monastery was erected from the legendary city Kharkhorin; the hot springs and summer ger camps of Mongolia&rsquo;s nomadic herders; and the towering sand dunes and red sandstone cliffs of the Gobi.</p>

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<h3><br />
<strong>10. The most attractive and photogenic country&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="mongolia eagle hunters " src="/uploads/5c99df43-e4d0-4249-809a-49d2a2f1e629-mongolia eagle hunters.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="tsaatan reindeer herders " src="/uploads/reindeer herders mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horseman " src="/uploads/mongolia horseman.jpg" /></p>

<p>Photographers always look for the newest, weirdest, remotest, and uncommon objects to capture. Whether you are a beginner or professional photographer Mongolia would attract you for its stunning nature, nomadic culture, rare wildlife, colorful festivals, and ethnic peoples. Also, Mongolia is famous for its eternal blue sky, there are 275 sunny days a year, so it is a great chance for photographers to take magnificent images. For landscape, nature and portrait photography, Mongolia is one of the most diverse countries in the world. In Mongolia, you can photograph desert wilderness, majestic mountain peaks, peaceful forest and picturesque lakes, hundreds of sheep, horses on the green steppe, authentic nomads&rsquo; life and Mongolian ethnic people</p>

<p>The view of landscapes and their colors are changing so you can see the diverse places through your lens while on the same trip.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Related Topics about Photography in Mongolia</strong><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Photography Locations in Mongolia</span></a><br />
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<strong>Photography Tours in Mongolia</strong><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-mongol-altai-mountains-photographic-expeditio" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Eagle Festival and Mongol Altai Mountains Photographic Expedition</span></a><br />
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<span style="color:#800000;">-More</span><strong><span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/photo-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">photo tours</span></a></strong></p>

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			'body' => '<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;">The Best Films About Mongolia&nbsp;</span></h1>

<p>The unique lifestyle and culture of Mongol and steppe nomads, rich history of Mongols and Mongol warriors, beautiful landscape of country of Eternal Blue Sky attracts always the interest of foreign moviemakers. Since the beginning of 20th century international moviemakers started to make movies about Mongolia and its people. We introduce some movies which inspire you to visit Mongolia. A Mongolian proverb says: Seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times. So we would say: Visiting once is better than watching a hundred times. Enjoy watching these movies, then visit Mongolia!&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>1. &ldquo;The Story of the Weeping Camel &ldquo;(Ингэн тэмээний нулимс)</strong></h3>

<p>&nbsp;<img alt="mongolian movies weeping camels " src="/uploads/mongolian movie weeping camels.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 30%; margin-right: 10px;" />&nbsp;The Story of the Weeping Camel is a 2003 German docudrama distributed by Think Film. It was released internationally in 2004. The movie&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;was directed and written by Byambasuren Davaa and Luigi Falorni. The plot is about a family of nomadic shepherds in the Gobi Desert trying&nbsp; &nbsp;to save the life of a rare white Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus) calf after it was rejected by its mother. The documentary was nominated&nbsp; for&nbsp; an Oscar in the category Best Documentary at the 77th Academy Awards, International Film Critics Award, 2004 San Francisco&nbsp; International Film Festival, White Camel Award, and 2006 Sahara International Film Festival.</p>

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<p><strong>2. &ldquo;The Cave of the Yellow Dog&rdquo;</strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xlan8eCU-sE" target="_blank"> </a>&ldquo;The Cave of the Yellow Dog&rdquo; (Шар нохойн там)&nbsp;&nbsp;is a 2005 Mongolian/German film written and directed by Byambasuren Davaa. The film was submitted as Mongolia&#39;s contender for the 2005 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The story is a gentle fable about the limitations of life and its acceptance. A girl learns the painful lesson of letting go of want and desire when her father insists on leaving her newfound stray dog. However, the ending of the film offers hope&mdash;another lesson of life being full of changes and the consequences of change may bring unexpected rewards. It won the 2006 Deutscher Filmpreis Award for Best Children&#39;s Picture.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong style="font-size: 13px;">3. &ldquo;Two Horses of Genghis Khan&rdquo;</strong></h3>

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<p>&nbsp; &ldquo;Two Horses of Genghis Khan&rdquo;&nbsp;(Чингисийн хоёр загал) is a movie directed by Mongolian filmmaker Byambasuren Davaa, who lives in Germany. It is about the singer Urna&#39;s quest to find the origins of the song. This movie was released in Germany in 2010.</p>

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<h3><strong>4.&nbsp;&ldquo;The Eagle Huntress&rdquo; (Бүргэдчин охин)</strong></h3>

<p><img alt="the eagles huntress movie " src="/uploads/the eagles huntress mongolia movies.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 30%; margin-right: 10px;" />&nbsp;&ldquo;The Eagle Huntress&rdquo; (Бүргэдчин охин) is a 2016 Kazakh-language British-Mongolian-American documentary film directed by Otto Bell and executive-produced by Morgan Spurlock and Daisy Ridley, who serves as narrator. The film was shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, but was ultimately removed from the shortlist. It was also nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Documentary. The Eagle Huntress follows the story of Aisholpan, a 13-year-old Kazakh girl from Mongolia, as she attempts to become the first female eagle hunter to compete in the eagle festival at Ulgii town, Mongolia, established in 1999. She belongs to a family of nomads that spend their summers in a yurt in the Altai Mountains and their winters in a house in town. The men in her family have been eagle hunters for seven generations, and she wants to follow in their footsteps. The film&#39;s dialog is in Kazakh; the narration is in English.</p>

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<h3><strong>5.&nbsp;&ldquo;Mongol&rdquo; (Монгол)</strong></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;&ldquo;Mongol&rdquo; (Монгол), also known as &ldquo;Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan&rdquo; in the United States and &ldquo;Mongol: The Rise to Power of Genghis Khan&rdquo; in the United Kingdom, is a 2007 Russian semi-historical epic film directed by Sergei Bodrov, about the early life of Tem&uuml;jin, who later came to be known as Genghis Khan. The storyline was conceived from a screenplay written by Bodrov and Arif Aliev. It was produced by Bodrov, Sergei Selyanov and Anton Melnik and stars Tadanobu Asano, Sun Honglei and Chuluuny Khulan in the main roles. &ldquo;Mongol&rdquo; explores abduction, kinship and the repercussions of war. The film was a co-production between companies in Russia, Germany and Kazakhstan. Filming took place mainly in the People&#39;s Republic of China, principally in Inner Mongolia (the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region), and in Kazakhstan. Shooting began in September 2005, and was completed in November 2006. After an initial screening at the Russian Film Festival in Vyborg on 10 August 2007, &ldquo;Mongol&rdquo; was released in Russia on 20 September 2007. The film was nominated for the 2007 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film as a submission from Kazakhstan. The film was nominated and won several awards in 2007 - 2009. Various critics included the film on their lists of the top 10 best films of 2008. Mike Russell of The &ldquo;Oregonian&rdquo; named it the fifth-best film of 2008, Lawrence Toppman of &ldquo;The Charlotte Observer&rdquo; named it the eighth-best film of 2008, and V.A. Musetto of the &ldquo;New York Post&rdquo; also named it the eighth-best film of 2008.<br />
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<h3><strong>6. Genghis Khan: To the Ends of Earth and Sea (Чингис хаан: Газар усны хязгаар хүртэл)</strong></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;Genghis Khan: To the Ends of Earth and Sea (Чингис хаан: Газар усны хязгаар хүртэл) (蒼き狼 地果て海尽きるまで Aoki Ōkami: Chi Hate Umi Tsukiru Made, lit. &quot;The Blue Wolf: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea&quot;) is a 2007 Japanese - Mongolian historical drama film depicting the life of Genghis Khan.<br />
Temujin (Sorimachi Takashi) is born the son of the chief of a Mongolian tribe, and grows up as the one who carries the blood of &ldquo;blue wolf&rdquo;. When he is grown up, he marries Borte (Kikukawa Rei), but one night, she is taken away by another tribe. When Temujin rescues her, she is pregnant, and a boy is born not long thereafter. As the boy may be a son of a stranger, Temujin names him Jochi (Matsuyama Kenichi), meaning outsider, and refuses to accept him as his son. The time goes on and Temujin is enthrowned as the King of Mongolia. He changes his name to Genghis Khan and pledges to avenge his long-time enemy, the Jin Dynasty. Genghis Khan finally acknowledges Jochi as his own son, and they decide to fight together, but Jochi is killed by the enemy. The lonely battle of Genghis continues without end. A historical drama about the life of Genghis Khan, a hero who united the Mongol Empire and conquered half the known world.The film cost US$30 million to make, and was filmed over four months in 2006 in Mongolia, featuring more than 27,000 extras, as well as 5,000 Mongolian Army soldiers.&rdquo;Genghis Khan: To the Ends of Earth and Sea&rdquo; was released in Japan on March 3, 2007, and in Hong Kong on April 26, 2007. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Market, the Moscow International Film Festival and the 2007 Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival. It was the opening film of the 5th World Film Festival of Bangkok and the San Francisco Asian Film Festival.</p>

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<h3><strong>7. &ldquo;Khadak&rdquo; (Хадаг)</strong></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;Khadag (Хадаг) is a 2006 Belgian/Dutch/German film directed by Peter Brosens and Jessica Hope Woodworth. The film is set in the steppes of Mongolia and takes place during winter in the latter half of the 20th century. It explores the events which concern Bagi, a nomadic herder, during his coming of age and the forced relocation of his people. Bagi has epilepsy and is subject to fits which cause visions and out-of-body experiences. When local officials claim that a disease is killing the livestock his family relies on Bagi and many others are forcibly relocated and made to work at an open pit mine mining coal. Eventually Bagi meets a woman, named Zolzaya, who participates in raids against the freight trains which transport coal away from the facility. As Bagi fights to overcome his epilepsy, together with Zolzaya he leads a group of young people who try to disrupt the mining operations and enliven the despondent populace to return to their nomadic lifestyle. The film won the Lion of the Future - &ldquo;Luigi De Laurentiis&rdquo; Award for a Debut Film at the 63rd Venice International Film Festival.</p>

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<h3><strong>8. Wolf Totem (Чонон сүлд)</strong></h3>

<p>&nbsp; <img alt="wolf totum movie about mongolia " src="/uploads/wolf totum movies mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 30%; margin-right: 10px;" />Wolf Totem (Chinese: 狼图腾, French: Le Dernier Loup, Mongolian: Чонон сүлд) is a 2015 drama film based on the 2004 Chinese semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Jiang Rong. Directed by French director Jean-Jacques Annaud, the Chinese-French co-production features a Chinese student who is sent to Inner Mongolia to teach shepherds and instead learns about the wolf population, which is under threat by a government apparatchik.</p>

<p>The Beijing Forbidden City Film Corporation initially sought to hire a Chinese director, but filming humans with real wolves was considered too difficult. New Zealand director Peter Jackson was approached, but production did not take place. Annaud, whose 1997 film Seven Years in Tibet is banned in China, had his personal ban lifted and was hired to direct Wolf Totem. The film was produced under China Film Group and French-based Reperage. The French director, who had worked with animals on other films, acquired a dozen wolf pups in China and had them trained for several years by Andrew Simpson, a Canadian-based animal trainer. With a production budget of US$40 million, Annaud filmed Wolf Totem in Inner Mongolia, where the book is set, for over a year.Some footage was also filmed in Beijing. Annaud filmed Wolf Totem in 3D.The production budget totaled US$40 million. Mongolian wolves (Canis lupus chanco) used in the film. Other animals were also prepared for filming. The Mongolian gazelle was difficult to find in Inner Mongolia, so filmmakers had to travel to the neighboring country of Mongolia to acquire gazelles.<br />
The film premiered at the European Film Market on February 7, 2015. It was released in China on February 19, 2015, the start of the Chinese New Year. It was released in France on February 25, 2015. Alibaba Pictures acquired rights to distribute Wolf Totem in territories outside of the United States.<br />
With the presence of Ankhnyam Ragchaa, the movie premiered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on 27 February 2015. A Mongolian-language version of the film will also be released so audiences unfamiliar with Mandarin Chinese could see it.</p>

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<h3><strong>9. &ldquo;Tuya&#39;s Marriage&rdquo; (Туяагийн хурим)</strong></h3>

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<p>Tuya&#39;s Marriage (Туяагийн хурим) is a 2006 Chinese film directed by Wang Quan&#39;an.The film depicts life in Inner Mongolia, in a region where desertification is making life hard for sheep herders. It tells the story of Tuya and her husband, who agree to divorce in the hope of finding a husband who will be prepared to look after both of them and their children.The film won the Golden Bear at the 2007 Berlin Film Festival, also won the 8th Chinese Film Media Awards for Best Film and Best Actress from Southern Metropolis Daily.The film received generally positive reviews from Western critics. The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 90% of critics gave the film positive reviews, based on 30 reviews. Metacritic reported the film had an average score of 71 out of 100, based on 13 reviews.</p>

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<h3><strong>10. &ldquo;The Horse Boy&rdquo; </strong></h3>

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<p>The Horse Boy is the title of an autobiographical book and a documentary feature film that follow the quest of Rupert Isaacson and his wife to find healing for their autistic son Rowan. After discovering that Rowan&#39;s condition appears to be improved by contact with horses. So the family leave their home in Texas on an arduous journey to Mongolia.The Horse Boy: A Father&rsquo;s Quest to Heal His Son, a book about the Isaacsons&#39; experience, written by Rupert Isaacson, was released by Little Brown and Company on April 14, 2009. The book was a New York Times Best-seller.The film was directed by Michel Orion Scott and is distributed by Zeitgeist Films. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival, and won the 2009 Feature Film Audience Award for the Lone Star States at South by Southwest.</p>

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<h3><strong>11. &ldquo;Babies&rdquo;</strong></h3>

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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPDSu9v3odM" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a>&quot;Babies&quot; also known as &ldquo;Baby (ies)&rdquo; and &ldquo;B&eacute;b&eacute;(s)&rdquo;, is a 2010 French documentary film by Thomas Balm&egrave;s that follows four newborns through their first year after birth. Two of the babies featured in the film are from rural areas: Ponijao from Namibia, and Bayar from Mongolia, and two are from urban areas: Mari from Japan, and Hattie from U.S.A. The film was released in the United States, on 14 April 2010.The documentary shows the contrasts of the four cultures without using any form of narration, leaving it to the viewers to interpret the film. Babies received generally positive reviews. 69% of ninety-one reviews on the site Rotten Tomatoes favored the film.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong style="font-size: 13px;">12. &ldquo;Marco Polo&rdquo; (Марко Поло)</strong></h3>

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<p>Marco Polo is an American drama web television series inspired by Marco Polo&#39;s early years in the court of Kubilai Khan, the Khagan of the Mongol Empire and the founder of the Yuan dynasty (1271&ndash;1368). The show premiered on Netflix on December 12, 2014.The series was written and created by John Fusco and stars Lorenzo Richelmy in the title role with Benedict Wong as Kubilai Khan. The series is produced by The Weinstein Company. On January 7, 2015, Marco Polo was renewed by Netflix for a 10-episode second season, which premiered on July 1, 2016.<br />
In 2015, the President of Mongolia Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj presented John Fusco and the Marco Polo creative team with an award, honoring their positive portrayal and global presentation of Mongolian subject matter. Fusco, himself, has described the series as historical fiction, based on the accounts of the Venetian traveler Marco Polo.</p>

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<h3><strong>13. &ldquo;Urga&rdquo; (Уурга)</strong></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;Urga is a 1991 film by Russian director Nikita Mikhalkov. It was released in North America as &ldquo;Close to Eden&rdquo;. It depicts the friendship between a Russian truck driver and a Mongolian shepherd in Inner Mongolia. The film was an international co-production between companies based in Russia and France.</p>

<p>Urga won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and Best European Film at the European Film Awards. It was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film, and for a Golden Globe in the same category.</p>

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<p><strong>14. Films about Genghis khan&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Genghis Khan (1950 film), a 1950 Filipino film starring Ric Bustamante</p>

<p>Changez Khan, a 1957 Indian film directed by Kedar Kapoor.<br />
Changez Khan, a 1958 Pakistani film.<br />
Genghis Khan (1965 film), a 1965 British film starring Omar Sharif<br />
Genghis Khan (TVB TV series), a 1987 Hong Kong television series produced by TVB<br />
Genghis Khan (ATV TV series), a 1987 Hong Kong television series produced by ATV<br />
Under The Eternal Blue Sky, a Mongolian film directed by Baljinnyam, which was released in 1990. Starring Agvaantserengiin Enkhtaivan as Tem&uuml;jin.<br />
Genghis Khan (1992 film), a 1992 Kyrgyz film<br />
Genghis Khan (1998 film), a 1998 Chinese film<br />
Genghis Khan (2004 TV series), a 2004 Chinese-Mongolian television series<br />
Genghis Khan (documentary), a 2005 British television documentary<br />
Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea, a 2007 Japanese film<br />
Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea, a Japanese-Mongolian film released in 2007.<br />
Mongol, a film by Sergei Bodrov released in 2007. (Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film).<br />
No Right to Die - Chinggis Khaan, a Mongolian film released in 2008.<br />
By the Will of Genghis Khan, a Russian film released in 2009.</p>

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<h3><strong>15. &ldquo;Genghis Khan&rdquo; (Чингис хаан)</strong></h3>

<p>&nbsp;Gengis Khan is a 1965 Technicolor film depicting the life and conquests of the Mongol emperor Genghis Khan in Panavision. It was released in the United Kingdom and the United States in 1965 by Columbia Pictures, it was directed by Henry Levin and featured Omar Sharif, who that same year starred in another epic, Doctor Zhivago. The film also included James Mason, Stephen Boyd, Eli Wallach, Fran&ccedil;oise Dorl&eacute;ac and Telly Savalas. A 70 mm version of the film was released by CCC Film in West Germany. It was filmed in Yugoslavia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0L-e_u52TU" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Watch Official Trailer</span></a></p>

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<h3><strong>16.Rendez-vous en terre inconnue</strong></h3>

<p>Rendez-vous en terre inconnue (it was called before: En terre inconnue) is a TV Show aired in France, since the 26 December 2004 on the channel France 5, then France 2, and it is hosted by Fr&eacute;d&eacute;ric Lopez. Guest participant of this program must be a celebrity taken to an unknown destination to meet local people. This TV program was turned in Mongolia 3 time (with Bruno Solo, Altai region to visit horsemen, in 2007; <span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>with Virginie Efira, Taiga - Khovsgol province to visit reindeer herder, in 2010; with M&eacute;lanie Doutey, Altai region to visit camel herder family, in 2016). From 5 million to 8 million people watched these programs turned in Mongolia</p>

<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXvK86DIaKY" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Watch Official Trailer</span></a></p>

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<h3><strong>17. Pekin Express&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Pekin Express is a Spanish reality television contest. Between 2008 and 2011 was broadcast by the television network Cuatro, in 2015 by Antena 3 and since 2016, by la Sexta. In the contest, ten couples must travel 10,000 km to win a prize of 100,000 euros, in addition to the money they get in each stage. The first season of the program was presented by Paula V&aacute;zquez, the second and third by Raquel S&aacute;nchez-Silva, the fourth by Jes&uacute;s V&aacute;zquez and, from the fifth, by Cristina Pedroche.<br />
Ten couples have to travel the 10,000 km that separate two cities in 13 stages of 2/3 days each; the pair that arrives in last position is eliminated, unless they save the envelope that the winning pair of the last stage bears. Contestants have a budget of one euro per person per day to get food, while transport and accommodation have to get it for free.<br />
In some editions the winners of the immunity game also have privileged accommodation, plus a dinner by the program for that night. At other times all participants of the immunity test are transported to a temple / city / etc to perform the test there, while the rest of contestants follow the race standing or hitchhiking to an agreed point.<br />
The first route of this program was turned Russia, Mongolia and China. Most interesting and adventurous part was in Mongolia.&nbsp;<br />
Pekin Express: The Trans-Siberian Route (2008) Russia, Mongolia, China</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cuatro.com/pekin-express/Etapa-Sukhbaatar-Ulan-Bator-km_0_898275022.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Watch Official Trailer</span></a><br />
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<h3><strong>18. &ldquo;Migration&rdquo; (Нүүдэл) </strong></h3>

<p>Migration&nbsp;immerses the viewer in the arduous journey Dukha reindeer herders embark on each year traveling through Mongolia&#39;s pristine wilderness to arrive at their summer encampment. In 2016 Migration won the Earth&rsquo;s Choice Award at the Earth Day Film Festival, San Franciscoв It also received the Honorable Mention award from the International Film Awards Berlin (IFAB 2016). The Kasutaja P&auml;rnu Filmifestival | P&auml;rnu International Documentary Film Festival granted Migration The Best Scientific Audiovisual Recording Award (2016).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIHBM8wAI7o" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Watch Official Trailer</span></a><br />
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			'body' => '<h2><span style="color: rgb(178, 34, 34);">What to photograph in Mongolia?</span></h2>

<p>Are you looking to new photographic destination for your 2018 holiday? Mongolia offers various kinds of photo attractions and diverse landscapes. Here we describe what to photograph in Mongolia and when you should go Mongolian photo tour. Every season has its own specialties. Mongolia is unique and interesting country due to the circular succession of the four seasons such as spring, summer, autumn and winter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolian summer " src="/uploads/what to photograph mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Summer view of Mongolian countryside</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolia winter horses</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Fall Picture of Mongolia</em></span></p>

<p>Most of tourists, more than 50% of them, come to Mongolia during the summer time. Of course, summer is the best time to travel to Mongolia, its color, abundant of daily milk product from livestock for example Mongolian yoghurt, Airag- fermented mare&rsquo;s milk, dried curd etc&hellip;, and kids are come to home for helping with their family and galloping on the horseback everywhere.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Nomadic life in Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Recommended Photo Tours in Mongolia</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">- </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Classic Mongolia Photography Tour&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">- </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/western-mongolia-photo-safari-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Western Mongolia Photo Safari Tour</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Related Articles and News about Mongolian Photography</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>-<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Photography Locations in Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-and-advice-for-mongolia-winter-photography-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Tips and Advice for Mongolian Winter Photography Tour</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Daily life is going normally. That means photographers have plenty of opportunities to capture real nomadic lifestyle in the beauty of nature. And nomadic people celebrate their festivals and events during the summer time after the grass grows and cattle got strength and fatness. For instance, Naadam Festival, one of the biggest and well-known Festival, officially held in Ulaanbaatar on the 11th of July to 13th of July annually.</p>

<p><img alt="naadam festival photography " src="/uploads/naadam festival photography mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Naadam Festival Mongolia</em></p>

<p>Don&rsquo;t worry you get miss Naadam Festival in July, we have also Danshig Naadam festival in August, which is great chance to attend 2 events in one huge arena including Tsam Religious Dance and Three Manly Games in Khui Doloon Khudag only 35 km from capital city of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stare at the sky in the mid night, you will see billions of glazing and shooting stars, Milky Way in the sky.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia night view photos " src="/uploads/mongolia night photography.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolia night photography</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Recommended Photo Tours with Summer&nbsp;Festivals&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>-<span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-naadam-festival-2018-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia Naadam Festival -2018 Tour</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>-&nbsp;</strong></span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-highlights-tour-with-danshig-religious-festival-2018" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia highlights tour with Danshig Religious festival-2018</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p><strong>Related Articles and News about Summer Festivals of Mongolia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>-&nbsp;<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-know-about-naadam-festival-before-you-attend" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to know about Naadam festival before you attend?</span></a></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/the-top-5-must-see-events-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">The Top 5 Must See Events in Mongolia</span></a></p>

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<p>If you like colorful things or dislike crowd we suggest taking photos in autumn, from early September to end of October. Especially in the northern part you will enjoy more to hear birdsong, trees, leaves and grasses are shining in the sun light with yellow, red, green and brown colors, majesty of wild animals during the rut.</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia fall photography" src="/uploads/mongolia fall photography.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Fall view of Mongolia</em></span></p>

<p>Walking along the shore of the Khuvsgul Lake, known as Mother Sea, located in Northern Mongolia, feels like rest in heaven and at the moment the lake calms down and become quit. Therefore we suggest photographing calm, pure and colorful Khuvsgul Lake.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Lake Khovsgol in northern Mongolia</em></span></p>

<p><strong>Recommended Photo Tours to Northern Mongolia&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>-&nbsp;</strong><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/photo-tour-to-mystical-reindeer-herders-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photo Tour to Mystical Reindeer Herders in Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/extreme-winter-experience-photo-tour-in-northern-mongolia-mixed-group" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Extreme Winter Experience Photo Tour in Northern Mongolia&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p>Also in the beginning of the October, you can have opportunity to photograph Golden Eagle Hunting Festival. This festival has became one of the main photo attractions in the world and promotes rural Kazakh eagle hunting heritages to the next generations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="eagle festival mongolia photos " src="/uploads/5c9ca22d-bc34-4e74-a7c0-4fb5a2f1e629-eagle festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Golden Eagle Hunting in Western Mongolia</em></span></p>

<p><strong>Recommended Photo Tours to Golden Eagle Hunters</strong></p>

<p><strong>-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-mongol-altai-mountains-photographic-expedition" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></a></strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-mongol-altai-mountains-photographic-expedition" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Eagle Festival and Mongol Altai Mountains Photographic Expedition</span></a></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-2018-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Eagle Festival 2018 Tour</span></a></p>

<p><strong>Related Articles and News about Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>-<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Golden Eagle Festival and Eagle Hunters</span></a></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/moments-from-the-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Moments From The Golden Eagle Festival In Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><br />
Nobody dares to travel in the winter time to the most remote place. Why you don&rsquo;t courage to travel to photograph and travel to deep into the nomads and country? Imagine that you are standing and capturing in the snowy steppe in the middle of nowhere. Isn&rsquo;t it adventurous and interesting that you capture people not captured yet?&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia nomads in winter " src="/uploads/winter nomads photos.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Winter Photography in Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Recommended Winter Photo Tours in Mongolia</strong></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>-&nbsp;</strong></span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photo-tour-to-winter-horse-festival" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photo Tour To Winter Horse Festival</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">- </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/winter" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia Winter Tours</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Related Articles and News about Mongolian Winter Tours</strong></p>

<p><strong><span style="color:#800000;">-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/is-it-possible-to-travel-to-mongolia-in-november" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></a></strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/is-it-possible-to-travel-to-mongolia-in-november" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Is it possible to travel to Mongolia in November?</span></a></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">- </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolia-winter-festivals" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Winter Festivals</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Spring is not as colorful as comparing to other seasons its grey and yellow and dry climate and also livestock are thinner after the long harsh winter and coldness. Nomads have to work hard to breed the newborn young cattle. But we can not express the beauty and life beginning of spring. Everything starts as a new, newborn baby animals, grass, flowers, birdsongs etc. If you are a bird watcher and love photographing the birds, then Mongolia is the right place for the bird watchers both migration and fauvette and they come to Mongolia between end of April and end of May. Swans, 6 kinds of cranes-White-napped crane, duck and goose etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia birdwatching " src="/uploads/mongolia birdwatching.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Birds of Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Mongolia Birding Tour&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">-&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/bird-watching-in-the-western-provinces-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Bird watching in the Western provinces of Mongolia tour</span></a></p>

<p><br />
To conclude, depends on you interest and availability of arrival time, Mongolia can offer its beauty and photographing opportunities all year around. If you wish to take photo tour to Mongolia, we are here to help your trip planning and arrangements as we are the specialist in <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/photo-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Photography Tour</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Scientists&rsquo; advice: Adventure Travel is a &ldquo;necessary activity&rdquo; for the people especially who are living in the busy city.&nbsp; They have been getting stuck with the screens, spending their much time in the transportation&nbsp;and indoors and generally they are rapidly going into the &ldquo;LACK OF NATURE&rdquo; mode. And it causes the illness, immune system, stresses, loneliness and much more bad effects on a human being.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="hiking in mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolia hiking tours.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>1.&nbsp; When you get dirty, you improve your physical health&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Scientists have recently reported that our modern obsession with cleanliness might be leading to a rise in allergies, asthma, and inflammatory bowel disease. Getting dirty could just be the best path to developing a strong immune system. Going on adventures means getting dirty&mdash;and healthier.</p>

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<strong>2.&nbsp;Outdoor activities can prevent (or treat) a wide range of health problems.</strong></p>

<p>Doctors around the country are now handing out &ldquo;park prescriptions&rdquo; for conditions ranging from heart disease to obesity to attention deficit disorder. Adventure travel takes park prescriptions to the next level.</p>

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<strong>3.&nbsp;There are no age limits on an adventure.</strong></p>

<p>Anyone can make nature a playground. Adventure travel is an activity you can stick with for life.</p>

<p><img alt="hiking in mongolia " src="/uploads/hiking tour altai mountain tours.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>4.&nbsp;Take a hike, get a bigger brain. </strong></p>

<p>Research indicates that hiking or walking grows brains. Typically, your hippocampus gets smaller once you hit your mid-50s, leading to memory loss. But a group of middle-aged adults that took three, 40-minute walks a week for a year grew their hippocampi, on average, by 2 percent, which could improve their retention for years. Hiking adventures will keep you mentally sharp.</p>

<p><br />
<strong>5.&nbsp;Going on adventures raises your tolerance for uncertainty. </strong></p>

<p>Placing yourself in situations where things don&rsquo;t always go as planned&mdash;such as on an adventure trip&mdash;helps you learn to cope with the uncertainties in life. And there is no shortage of those.</p>

<p><img alt="altai mountains mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolian altai mountains.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>6.&nbsp;Adventure travel lets you safely &ldquo;try on&rdquo; alternate lives. </strong></p>

<p>One of the best things about embarking on an adventure is that you can shed your familiar skin for a while and pretend to be anything you want to be&mdash;before you take a drastic and permanent step. Who would you be if you lived there?</p>

<p><br />
<strong>7.&nbsp;Going on adventures fosters reflectiveness, a mental skill often in short supply today. </strong></p>

<p>Adventures give us pleasant memories, which we often bring back to the forefront of our minds for reminiscing. This means that our journeys &ldquo;marinate&rdquo; awhile, an especially valuable exercise these days when we&rsquo;re all so perpetually busy that most of what we do passes by in a flash and is gone forever&mdash;without having any real meaning attached to it. But reliving our adventures, again and again, allows us the time&mdash;and capability&mdash;to learn something from them.</p>

<p><img alt="taiga mongolia " src="/uploads/trip to taiga mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>8.&nbsp;Adventure travel feeds your dreams and builds your confidence. </strong></p>

<p>The editor of National Geographic Traveler Magazine once suggested that the &ldquo;Cycle of Travel&rdquo; went like this:</p>

<p>1) dream, 2) plan, 3) go, 4) share. But no matter how many steps it takes to get there, the one thing that&rsquo;s certain about traveling to spectacular nature spots is that it soon becomes addictive. Experiencing one wilderness just doesn&rsquo;t seem to be enough; your soul quickly calls for more. And each time you go, you find yourself changing. Adventures build your confidence; and with each successive one, you challenge yourself just a little bit more.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>9.&nbsp;Adventure experiences remedy a societal ill.</strong></p>

<p>Today, we are facing what some have described as an epidemic: the loss of the adventurous childhood. The Outdoor Foundation reports that youth participation in outside activities has declined for three straight years. And when parents overschedule kids and insist on being involved in every one of their activities&mdash;when they become &ldquo;helicopter parents&rdquo;&mdash;they kill a child&rsquo;s desire to explore. The spark for wanderlust goes out, permanently.</p>

<p><img alt="why must travel mongolia " src="/uploads/reasons yo need to travel mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>10.&nbsp;Adventure travelers may be more important than ever for saving the world.</strong></p>

<p>Some scientists warn that in nine years&rsquo; time (or less), global warming will become impossible to reverse, and triggering accelerated climate change. If they&rsquo;re right, a group of individuals within the general public is going to have to come forward and upgrade their environmental efforts, if the world is to survive. That select group of people just may turn out to be adventure travelers: those who typically venture beyond the envelope in the outdoors.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>As John Muir said &ldquo;Keep close to Nature&#39;s heart... and break clear away, once in a while, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean. &quot;&nbsp; Let your friends and family encourage to take the adventures right now and share this article with them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Your Adventure Travel Guide in Mongolia&nbsp;<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">www.toursmongolia.com</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><strong>Resource:&nbsp;</strong><br />
Wikipedia.org<br />
Scientist.com<br />
Sierraclub.org<br />
goodnature.com&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
nationalgeographic.com&nbsp;</p>

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