Mongolia

Mongolia is a country located in East and Central Asia. On the north side, Mongolia boarders Russia while on the south, east and west, you will find the People’s Republic of China. The Mongol Empire was founded in 1206 by Genghis Khan.

Over the centuries, the country had been ruled by numerous nomadic empires, including the Gokturks, Xiongnu, Rouran, Xianbei, among others. Near the end of the 17th century, the majority of Mongolia was ruled by the Qing Dynasty. It wasn’t until the collapse of the Dynasty in 1911 that Mongolia declared its independence. Mongolia claimed a Democratic Revolution which eventually led to a multi-party system in 1990. This continued on to declare a new constitution and transition to a market economy in 1992.

With a population around 2.9 million people, Mongolia is the 19th largest and most populated country in the world. Nearly half of people living in the country reside in urban centers. Semi-nomadic life is still vivid in the countryside, but agricultural families are becoming more and more common.

If you ever get the chance to visit Mongolia, you will have the honor to view the various landscapes, snowcapped mountains and breathtaking lakes. It’s been said that you can experience up to four different seasons in one day. It’s quite common to see spring have bouts of wind sun and snowstorms. Typically, winter lasts from November to February, spring from March to approximately mid-may, summer from mid-may to the end of August and fall from September to October.

Mongolia is known as the “Land of Blue Skies” because it typically get 260 sunny days each year. During mid-May begins the travel season because it is just becoming warm, although the mountain areas are still usually cold with some snowfall. During July, Mongolia holds its annual Naadam Festival and the tourist season is at its highest.

During the month of August, you will see a generally large amount of rainfall, and the mud and mosquitoes can be an annoyance for travelers. September brings about another month full of new growth and color. October, although getting chilly, is still a fine time for travelers, especially in the deserts of Gobi. Weather patterns at this time change drastically so be prepared.

In Mongolia, you can experience the ancient nomadic culture and learn about their heritage. The country still stays modern with high-tech amenities’ in their capital of Ulaanbaatar. You can find an array of packaged tours to fit your travel requirements such as tickets, hotel reservations and tours.