ulanbaataar

Galloping around a Ger Camp

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July 19th 2010
Mongolia is definately one of those places that has been undersold by the travel agents - a really contrast to Russia, especially the people who are firendly and funny Mongolia seems to have something for everyone. The capital Ulaanbaatar is a melting pot of Western, Russian and Chinese cultures, the national musueem carts the rise and fall of the Mongolian nation who under the time of Ghengis Ka ... 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