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children living in the grasslands - Mongolia

Mongolia fascinated me for a very long time and I knew I would go there once. That was far before I really went there in 1991.
In 1991 I made a large trip in Asia, starting in the Trans-Mongolian Railway in Moscow, to visit some of the great Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries in the world, in Mongolia, China and finally in Tibet.

milking the horses

The Tibetan Buddhism was the ''red thread'' of this trip, but Mongolia I visited also because of its natural environment, the steppes, the green grasslands, the horses and the nomadic life.

invitation for a cup of horsemilk

Mongolia is one of the highest countries in the world with an average elevation of more than 1500 M. The density of the population in the country is only about 1,5 persons per sq. KM.
Travelling in the countryside is very relaxed and spacious. Mongolia is also called ''the country of the blue sky''. The skies were really amazing.
In the countryside we encountered a great hospitality visiting families in their traditional gers.

Last visit to Mongolia: Jul 1991
Intro Updated Oct 28, 2003
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entrance to the temple of Gol Zuu - Mongolia

Erdene Zuu, temple of Gol zuu Things to Do (13)

Right behind the entrance in this red wall is the central temple, called the Zuu of Buddha or Gol Zuu. This temple is... more travel advice

Erdene Zuu, temple of Zuun Zuu Things to Do (13)

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The traditional Mongolian music is very special. The first time I heard the khoomi singing of Mongolia I was astonished... more travel advice

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Comments (33)

arielky Jun 24, 2009 at 11:29 PM Report Abuse

Sounds wonderful! I love to spot wildlife. I can tell how relaxing this was for you by the tone of your writing.
kenHuocj Jul 6, 2008 at 4:50 AM Report Abuse

one day, i will get there to ;-)))
roamer61 Dec 16, 2007 at 1:30 PM Report Abuse

Mongolia looks like a truly fascinating country. Never was on list my but its of constant interest mainly due to all the dinosaur fossils found there.
titti Jul 1, 2007 at 2:30 PM Report Abuse

Following your path again... Great page! Thanks.
AKtravelers Apr 7, 2007 at 2:47 PM Report Abuse

Wow! I have always dreamed about going to Mongolia, but it's better than I expected! Great page!
Anastasia73 Sep 22, 2006 at 1:42 AM Report Abuse

Amazing Mongolia!!!!!! It will be my next trip.
JLBG Jan 30, 2006 at 9:02 AM Report Abuse

A great page on this dream destination ! « It looked like the pilots and the busdrivers fly and ride in the steppe, as if they are still horsemen » Haha, I understand what you mean !
banshee11 Jan 1, 2006 at 3:15 AM Report Abuse

what a great page. a very fascinating country. since i've seen a film about mongolia some time ago, it doesn't let me go anymore. a big dream is born. happy new year, by the way!
ginte Oct 14, 2005 at 12:42 AM Report Abuse

What a great overview of Mongolia! Fascinating views of the landscape, unusual and beautiful architecture. Now I have a wish to go there;-)
TheWanderingCamel Sep 18, 2005 at 10:06 AM Report Abuse

What wonderful images of a fascinating country -and what wonderful journeys you have been privileged to make. Thanks for taking us along with you. leyle