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December 1st 2010
Spent the first day in Ulaan Baator, or U.B. as the English speaking locals call it, getting the lay of the land and resting up from the late night border crossing and early morning trek through town. I’m staying at the Naruntuul Hotel, which is a nice business class hotel right on Peace Avenue near the road to the Gandan Monestery. The hotel room is in fairly good shape and has a living room wi ... read more

Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

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The Mongols gained fame in the 13th century when under Chinggis KHAN they conquered a huge Eurasian empire. After his death the empire was divided into several powerful Mongol states, but these broke apart in the 14th century. The Mongols eventually ... ... read more