Best Day Trips From Ulaanbaatar: 6 Easy Escapes I Would Book Again
Compare the best day trips from Ulaanbaatar, from steppe landscapes and wild horses to monastery ruins, nature reserves, and easy routes beyond the city.
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Where to Stay in Ulaanbaatar: Best Areas and Hotels for Every Budget
How to choose the best area to stay in Ulaanbaatar with this guide to the city’s top hotels, apartments, and neighborhoods for first-time visitors and every budget.
10 Best Buddhist Monasteries in Mongolia: Which Ones Are Worth Visiting?
Compare Mongolia’s best Buddhist monasteries by history, setting and logistics, with firsthand tips, route ideas, a map and practical tours.
Amarbayasgalant Monastery Mongolia: How to Visit Without Turning It Into a Brutal Day Trip
How to visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery with my firsthand route from Khuvsgul, road tips, ger camp, hill viewpoint, map, history and Mongolia tour options.
Naadam Festival Mongolia 2027: Dates, Tickets & Ulaanbaatar vs Local Naadam
How to plan a visit to Mongolia’s Naadam Festival: July dates, Ulaanbaatar tickets, local countryside Naadam options, tours, and my firsthand Hatgal experience.
How to Visit the Tsaatan Reindeer Herders in Mongolia: Permits, Costs & What to Expect
How to visit the Tsaatan reindeer herders in Mongolia: permits, costs, ethical travel tips, and what to expect from a rare journey to the Taiga’s reindeer tribe.
Lake Khuvsgul Mongolia: How to Plan 2–3 Days at the Blue Pearl
How to visit Lake Khuvsgul with my firsthand guide to Khatgal, ger camps, horse riding, hiking, Murun transport, best time and the ideal 2–3 day itinerary.
Orkhon Valley Mongolia: 2-Day Itinerary, Map & Best Stops
An immersive journey in Central Mongolia’s Orkhon Valley, with my firsthand route through Kharkhorin, Erdene Zuu, Orkhon Waterfall and Tövhön, plus roads, tours, timing and practical tips.
Ongi Monastery Mongolia: The Desolate Ruins Between the Gobi and Kharkhorin
Explore Ongi Monastery (Ongiin Khiid) in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert, from its sacred history and ruins to nomadic hospitality and quiet spiritual revival.
Gobi Desert Itinerary: 5 Days in Mongolia’s South (Route, Map & Tips)
My firsthand 5-day Gobi Desert itinerary covers Yolyn Am, Khongor Sand Dunes, Bayanzag, ger camps, drivers, flights, costs and the best route.