Explore with Mongolia Travel Tips: Your Guide to Adventure

In the world of Mongolian yurts, community is at the core of daily life. Families gather around the central stove to share meals, stories, and laughter, creating bonds that endure through generations. Hospitality is a cherished value, and guests are always welcomed with open arms, invited to partake in the warmth and generosity of yurt living.

Spanning vast territories across Mongolia and China, the Gobi Desert is a prominent desert and semidesert region in Central Asia. While many envision the Gobi as an expanse of golden sand dunes, the reality is largely barren rock. Its vast landscapes extend towards prominent mountain ranges such as the Altai, Hangayn, Da Hinggan, and the Bei Mountains.

From the Gobi Desert and endless steppe to Naadam, Tsagaan Sar and the Golden Eagle Festival — what makes a Mongolia holiday special, explained by a local tour operator.

From Oscar-nominated Mongol (2007) to The Eagle Huntress, these are the best movies about Mongolia - historical epics, documentaries and films shot in the Gobi.

Twelve days across the Gobi Desert and central Mongolia — Flaming Cliffs, Khongor dunes, Karakorum and life with nomads, day by day with Enza Tours.

From the Xiongnu confederation to the Turkic khaganates and the Khitan Liao — the steppe empires that ruled Mongolia before Genghis Khan united the tribes.

Endless steppe, Buir Lake and the birthplace of Genghis Khan — why eastern Mongolia is the country's best-kept secret and how to plan your trip.