There are plenty of great places for shopping in Ulaanbaatar. For tourists seeking souvenirs there are many places that sell traditional Mongolian and Kazakh handicrafts and souvenirs. A popular destination for shoppers is the Narantuul market, also called the “Black Market”. This huge open-air market has vendors of all types and usually the best prices [...]
When in February 1922 Pope Pius XI decided to restructure the Apostolic Vicariate of Central Mongolia, he entrusted the administration of the Outer Mongolia mission to Scheut Missions – CICM (Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae). Unfortunately, things did not move as planned, because Soviet troops invaded the country and the Mongolian People’s Revolutionary Party was put [...]
The Gobi Desert is in the heart of Mongolia and is the destination of many who really want to experience Mongolia. It is the habitat of the rarest animals and a unique natural landscape. . Maybe it’s the vast, empty space, the incredible colors, or the way the expanses make a traveler focus their attention [...]
Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is located on the bank of Tuul River and surrounded by majestic mountains. The combination of these pine covered mountains, vast public squares, Buddhist temples, and bustling marketplaces give it a rustic charm. The Choijin Lama Museum Hours and facilities: Everyday- 10.00 am -6.00 pm. Some Labels in English. Built [...]
The Khan Khentii mountain is situated in the territory of Erdene and Mongonmort soums of Tov aimag, Batshireet and Omnodelger soums of Khentee aimag, and Eroo and Mandal soums of Selenge aimag. The area encompasses 1,227,074 hectares of the rugged Khentii Mountains, stretching from just northeast of Ulaanbaatar to the Russian border. The Khan Khentii [...]
Bogdkhaan Mountain was officially protected first in 1778 by the initiative of Khuree Van Minister (a capital governor) Yundendorj, one of the leading aristocrats of that time. This mountain itself, with its ancient historical and cultural heritage, is located on the southern edge of the Mongolian capital. It was once again taken under protection in [...]
