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| The Gobi is one of the largest deserts in the world and the largest desert in Asia, located in Mongolia and China. |
New visa exemption list
With the " Visit Mongolia Year" incentive policy, citizens from 34 countries can visit the country without a visa from now until the end of 2025.
The list of visa-free entry to Mongolia has been expanded to include several European countries such as Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Norway, Spain, the UK along with Australia and New Zealand, bringing the total number of countries and territories that do not have to worry about visas when exploring this green steppe land to 61.
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| Chinggis Khaan International Airport with a completely new and modern look. |
$650 million modern airport
Chinggis Khaan International Airport is scheduled to open in the summer of 2021, with a capacity of around 3 million passengers per year (double the capacity of the old airport), and 500 new aircraft parking slots. EZNIS Airways’ low-cost flights to Hong Kong have resumed since the airport opened. Mongolia is currently negotiating to resume direct flights to the US.
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| The Chinggis Khaan Museum offers a fresh look at Mongolia's history. |
Chinggis Khaan Museum blends the classic and the modern
The Chinggis Khaan Museum recreates Mongolia’s turbulent history in slow motion, with over 10,000 artifacts spanning 2,000 years. The museum has eight floors of exhibits, and free guided tours in English are available every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
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| The name Mongolia is now associated with international music festivals. |
International music festival
When you think of Mongolia, you may not think of
music festivals and art installations in the middle of one of the world’s largest deserts. However, that perception has changed thanks to the country’s hosting of a series of international music festivals such as Playtime, Spirit of Gobi, INTRO Electronic Music Festival and Kharkhorum 360 Visual Art & Music Experience. Combining international bands, DJs and musicians from around the world with Mongolian rappers, bands and folk singers, the country can be an ideal destination for festival lovers.
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| The annual Naadam Festival is always a great reason to visit Mongolia. |
Naadam Festival Enters New Century
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Naadam festival, 2023 is the "golden" time to travel to Mongolia. The festival originated in the time of Genghis Khan. At that time, the general who fought across the Eurasian continents organized horse racing, wrestling and archery competitions to maintain the physical strength and fighting ability of his soldiers.
Today, the Naadam festival is held at the National Sports Stadium in Ulaanbaatar. Tickets for the festival on July 11 are hard to come by even in town.
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| Archery has always been a "specialty" of Mongolia. |
Try your hand at Mongolian archery
Equestrian archery is enjoying a renaissance in Mongolia thanks to people like Altankhuyag Nergui, one of the country’s most successful archers, and the Namnaa Archery Academy. Here, locals learn the fundamentals of Mongolian archery before moving on to horseback and then more advanced skills. In the summer, students and members of the archery academy put on weekly demonstrations for visitors. The academy also offers day courses for those interested in trying out the high-intensity
sport .
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| Calligraphy is an important heritage of the Mongols. |
Learn calligraphy from the masters
Mongolia is witnessing a revival of one of its oldest artistic traditions, Hudam bichig calligraphy – the ancient Mongolian script written from top to bottom and read from left to right. Visit the Erdenesiin Khuree Mongolian Calligraphy Center in Karakorum to learn about this important cultural heritage from master calligrapher Tamir Samandbadraa Purev. While you’re there,
explore the huts displaying Tamir’s work.
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| Eagle hunting is a unique experience in Mongolia. |
Experience the eagle hunting journey
Pair the new Norden 901 Expedition from European motorcycle brand Husqvarna with the newly announced Eagle Hunter tour from tour company Nomadic Off-Road and you’ll experience one of the fastest adventures in Mongolia. The eagle hunting adventure covers a 1,700km route from Ulaanbaatar to Bayan-Ulgii, where riders will meet Mongolia’s famous eagle hunters. That’s why tickets for Nomadic Off-Road’s unique tours are always in short supply.
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| Seeing one of the world's largest freshwater lakes frozen over is an unforgettable experience. |
Immersed in the cold snow
With affordable hotel rates and the chance to witness one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes completely frozen, visit Mongolia in winter. Experience snowmobiles or ice fishing, which will bring you some of the most unique moments of entertainment and relaxation in the world.
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| This lodge is the ideal destination for nature lovers. |
Yeruu Lodge Resort with Nordic Architecture
Nestled in the heart of Selenge Province, Yeruu Lodge is the brainchild of Norwegian owner Eirik Gulsrud Johnsen, who visited Mongolia for the first time in 2017. Yeruu Lodge is designed in a minimalist Scandinavian style, blending in with Mongolia's majestic nature. The tents are fully equipped with amenities for guests, kayaks, a driving range, mountain bikes, a yoga room, etc. The resort's design focuses on connecting with nature through the use of solar panels to activate the heating system, reuse of natural water sources, and recycling of glass, metal, and plastic items.
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