Mongolia is a country of contrast and attracts new tourists every year. Here are 15 Instagram-able photographs that will transport you out of the city and enhance your Instagram post.
1. #Gobi sunset
#Make the most of the golden hour in the Mongolian Gobi Desert.
2. # Roadside canteens
#During your travel you will see this roadside canteen everywhere in the Mongolian countryside. On a longer trip, it’s easiest for everyone to eat in the roadside canteens where locals eat.
3. #Passing an isolated Mongolian ger
#The Ger is a symbol of Mongolia. People here were born and raised in a Ger and stay close for their entire lives.
4. #Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol empire
#Erdenezuu monastery dated back to 1585, built from the ruins of Genghis Khan's ancient capital. Today, it is still used as an active monastery. Worth a visit.
5. #Free range you can find
#Horses, cows, camel, sheep, and goats roam the countryside freely in Mongolia, not a fence in sight.
6. #Where the wild horses roam
#Just 80 km out of UB a herd of ancient wild horse takhi is one of the last wild species to live in the wild. Roam freely in Khustai National Park.
7. #Ride me
#Riding a camel really isn’t that hard. Once you get over the first hump, the rest is easy!
8. #Amazing Gobi view
#Well worth hiking up to see the view. The petroglyphs rock that they are standing detailing what looks to be everyday life 1000s of years ago.
9. #Herder family in the winter spot
#Nomadic herders live in Mongolia, tending herds of sheep, goats, camels, yaks, and horses just as their ancestors have for more than 3,000 years.
10. #Rainbow after rain
#Almost half of the tourists who visited Mongolia went to Gobi to explore its wonders. And they are never disappointed. So, what makes the Mongolian Gobi that wonderful?
11. #What Makes the Khongor Sand Dunes the “Singing Dunes”?
#The climbs start off gradually, winding up to the steeper slope. Then you will reach the base of the dune and begin the ascent.
12. #Uureg lake
#This beautiful saltwater-highlands lake on the Mongolian–Russian border in the western part boasts exceptionally clear water.
13. #Eagle hunter
#Eagle hunting is an ancient practice in Mongolia. The hunter must capture his own eagle when the bird is young.
14. # Terelj National park
#The picturesque Terelj national park is the most visited area among domestic and foreign tourists. It takes roughly an hour to reach by paved road to the east of Ulaanbaatar.
15. #Open doors and embrace the opportunities
#The door of the yurt is always oriented with facing south. Nomads in Mongolia never lock their doors.