Turtle Rock, Terelj National Park

Ulaanbaatar - watch out for man holes!!

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November 2nd 2006
I've been in Ulaanbaatar 5 days now which has been enough time to have good look around the city. Today i spent the day out in the countryside with a local guide and another traveller, from Spain. Being Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar (UB) is a busy place although it is small by international standards at under one million people. I suppose it just seems rather busy due to chaotic traffic wi ... read more

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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