"Fabulous Mongolia!!" Mongolia by kiwigal_1

Mongolia Travel Guide: 1,090 reviews and 3,380 photos

Manzshir Khiid Monastery in the Bogd Khan Mountain

Mongolia ... such a mysterious country. The people and culture are still linked to their traditional ways.
The countryside is undeveloped and beautiful.
You too can experience this enchanting country and culture!!

VISA INFORMATION
A valid passport and entry/exit visa are required. While it is recommended that visitors obtain the appropriate entry/exit visa prior to travel, visas may be obtained at the international airport in Ulaan Baatar and at train stations on the Russian and Chinese borders. Two photographs and a US$50 processing fee are required. Visitors planning to stay in Mongolia for more than 30 days are required to register with the police at the Citizens Information and Registration Center. It is possible to extend your visa once you are in Mongolia. Visitors who stay longer than the time permitted by their visa may be stopped at departure, denied exit, and fined. A departure tax must be paid at the airport on departure.

For current information on visa issuance, fees, and registration requirements, travelers should contact :
The Embassy of Mongolia in the US at 2833 M Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20007, phone: (202) 333-7117

The Embassy of Mongolia in Japan at:
21-4 Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan, phone: (81)3-3469-2178. Email: embmong@gol.com
or refer to Mongolia Net for more information.

For information on visa requirements for China (for those travellers coming by train from China) please click on this link: China Visa Information

For the latest weather reports in Mongolia please visit Weather Underground and do a search on Mongolia.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mongolia lies in central Asia between Siberia in the north and China in the south...The productive regions of Mongolia -- a tableland ranging from 914 to 1,524 meters (3,000 to 5,000 feet) in elevation -- are in the north, which is well drained by numerous rivers, including the Hovd, Onon, Selenga, and Tula...Much of the Gobi Desert falls within Mongolia (The Learning Network Inc., 2001).

Official Name: Mongolia
Population: 2,654,999
Area: 1,565,000 sq. km
Capital (population): Ulaan Bataar (619,000)
Major Cities: Ulaan Bataar, Dahran
Language(s): Mongolian
Monetary Unit: Tughrik

Websites pertaining to Mongolia:

Country Overview
Mongolia Tourism Board
United Nations Mongolia
Mongolia Online
National University of Mongolia
Lonely Planet Mongolia
Mongolia This Week - English Newspaper
Mongolia Today - Online Magazine

Last visit to Mongolia: Aug 2000
Intro Updated Mar 21, 2007
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THE COUNTRYSIDE Things to Do (8)

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PEACE AVENUE Restaurants (3)

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SHORLOG Restaurants (3)

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Ruchei Mar 11, 2007 at 6:28 PM

Thank you so much for the information! How did you arrange the visit to a family?
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Ekahau Feb 17, 2007 at 6:58 AM

Very useful and helpful page thanks Kiwigal and 200 point birthday present
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Sininen Feb 9, 2007 at 9:01 PM

I am seriously thinking of staying in Mongolia during my trip from Russia to China this summer and your page has given me so much valuable information about the country. Thank you! Happy birthday from Finland!
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kotitihaere Oct 29, 2006 at 7:59 PM

Kia ora! appreciate your Mongolia pages - we will be there in 2008 and will contact you closer to the time for info about the Homestay :-)
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850prc Aug 26, 2006 at 7:00 PM

Fascinating page, Rhianon. Mongolia has long interested me. I can see myself, perhaps doing the Trans-Siberian RR and also visiting Mongolia. Wow, a home stay. That must have been quite an experience.
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planxty Apr 9, 2006 at 7:15 PM

Hi Rhianon, these are excellently researched and written pages. Mongolia is yet another place on my "to do" list yet. Maybe someday soon. fergy.
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Redang Mar 19, 2006 at 7:33 AM

Very interesting page!
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RickinDutch Feb 10, 2006 at 10:43 AM

Outstanding glimpse of a place I've longed to see for myself. Thanks!
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iandsmith Jan 13, 2006 at 1:03 PM

Interesting and informative. (I'm amazed how many people have visited this page)
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NEILHALLIDYA Apr 17, 2005 at 4:05 AM

Helpful page with good infromation.