Luxury Accommodation

Terelj

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August 18th 2006
The Terelj is a national park, just east of UB. It is a delightful verdant valley with unusual rock formations. Stayed in the family's ger (they moved in with someone else...think they had overbooked) which was super mod. They had a tv & dvd, fridge, 3 deep fat fryers and a sandwich maker! Slept under a huge image of Chengis Khan. Highlight of the trip was horserinding - basically let run free thr ... read more

Asia » Mongolia

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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