9 years ago
Think you can survive Mongolian diet?
That means meat and… more meat. As a result Mongolians eat mostly greasy and hard to digest food. Unhealthy? Sure, but thanks to such diet they could survive.
That’s that big piece of steppes between Siberia and China. You can find there a few ponies and packs of wild dogs. In some resources you can read about Mongolians too. That’s where we visited eco-post-librarian in his cozy yurt.
Summary
| Population | 3 mln |
|---|---|
| Language | Mongolian |
| Timezone | UTC +08:00 |
| Currency | 1 MNT |
| Electric socket type | Mostly Type C ~220V (Europe, Asia) |
| Sample prices | 25000 MNT for a cheap room, 4000 MNT for a dinner, 400 MNT for a bus ticket. |
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9 years ago
Don't be surprised with Mongolian harsh climate
Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital in the world. Average temperature during a year is -2°C. Seeing here on winter -40°C on thermometer is nothing special. That’s why Mongolians use alcohol thermometers — ones with mercury simply break below -38°C. On…
9 years ago
When is the best time to travel to Mongolia?
If you aren’t looking for extreme experiences, better to travel to Mongolia in June or period from August to October. During that time temperatures are doable for any average mortal. But how about Nadaam Festival?
9 years ago
Dare to speak Mongolian, huh?
If I had known all the languages in the world, I would use English in business, Spanish to comment on football, French for intimate whispers, Arabian for haggling, German to give orders, Polish because of perversity and Mongolian…
9 years ago
Getting to Mongolia: 3 best solutions
What is the perfect way to get to Mongolia? Transsiberian Railway! You can go across the country with the line ending in Beijing. Depart from one of Siberian cities (e.g. Irkutsk) on a way or just from Moscow. How about…
9 years ago
Don't forget to take: packing to Mongolia
Passports, credit cards, favorite hats, lucky rabbit leg totem… what else do you need to pack for your Mongolian trip? Check out our pack list. Necessary stuff only. Handkerchief to cover your face from the terrible dust, so you will…
9 years ago
Check prices in Mongolia — from beer to a horse
Mongolia is not Manhattan. You don’t need a thick wallet full of dollars to have a decent stay here. Mongolia is cheap. How cheap? Check out some sample prices we gathered for you. Disclaimer: all prices are related to Ulaanbaatar.…
9 years ago
How to not lose on currency exchange in Mongolia?
In Mongolia the currency is called tughrik. Tughrik has no coins, only bank notes. You should supply your wallet with them as soon as you arrive. Why? Because vendors, that accept credit cards are really rare. So… how to get…