This huge statue is being erected by a tour company as the frontpiece of a new ger campsite. It will house a restaurant, souvenir shop, and a lookout tower (you walk along the horse's mane to the horses's head). Unbelievable!
Mongolian Steppes September 18th 2007 This is a bulk blog of Mongolia with lots of photos to ogle.
Arrived into Ulaanbaatar (or "UB") and had a wander around Sukhbaatar Square, the National Museum of Mongolian History, plus the Monument to the Russian Heroes (wonderful panoramic view of UB). Also attended a Mongolian music and dancing concert - the traditional throat singing (known as "Khoomi") was awesome.
The next day we went ... read more
Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar 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