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Gandantegchinlen Monastery 8  
   

Gandantegchinlen Monastery 8

First Impressions Count

June 1st 2009
And Ulaan Bataar’s Are Not Good Picked up at the station by the local guide, the first words to the group were “Be careful of your valuables here.” Inspiring to say the least. On a brighter note, it was the first time I saw snow though and a welcome relief from the 35+ degree days of Beijing. Piling into the hotel, the first thought on everyone’s mind was shower, and after 33 hours ... read more
Asia » Mongolia » Ulaanbaatar

Mongolian Flag 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
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