There are places that heighten experience, and others that fundamentally reframe it. The Gobi belongs to the latter. Its scale alters perception. Its silence carries weight. Time behaves differently here, not because it slows, but because it stops competing for attention.
Category: Culture
Discovering Duonychus tsogtbaatari. – A New Chapter in the Story of Mongolia’s Ancient Giants
Mongolia’s Gobi Desert has long been a cradle of paleontological discovery. Its wide horizons and layered rock formations hold the history of entire worlds. In 2025, that story grew richer with the formal description of Duonychus tsogtbaatari, a mid-sized therizinosaur whose fossils were uncovered only a few hundred kilometers from the Three Camel Lodge.
A Culinary Journey Rooted in Mongolia
At Three Camel Lodge, our culinary philosophy is shaped by tradition, intention, and a deep respect for place. Our Pastry Chef, Norov, embodies this spirit through every pastry she creates.
Crafting Heritage: Inside the Workshop at Three Camel Lodge
In the heart of the South Gobi, creativity thrives at The Workshop at Three Camel Lodge.
Founded in 2020 by Jalsa Urubshurow, this initiative began during the pandemic as a way to keep the spirit of craftsmanship alive while preserving employment for the local community.
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The Art and Soul of Mongolian Calligraphy
Calligraphy has long been regarded as one of Mongolia’s purest artistic expressions. Its vertical script reflects the strength and grace of the wind sweeping across the steppe. Practicing it is as much meditation as artistry, an exercise in patience, balance, and inner calm.
At Three Camel Lodge, guests can now experience this timeless craft firsthand in the heart of the Gobi desert.
Bundkhorol and a Life Shared at Three Camel Lodge
At Three Camel Lodge, the strength of our experience comes from the people who call the Gobi home. One of those individuals is Bundkhorol, whose relationship with the region and the lodge has grown naturally over many years.
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Countryside Naadam: Mongolia’s Most Authentic Festival
Every July, Mongolia comes alive with color, music, and movement for its most anticipated celebration of the year: Naadam. The main festivities take place in Ulaanbaatar, where crowds fill the national stadium, but the magic of a countryside Naadam lies far from the capital, across the grasslands and in the small villages near Three Camel Lodge.
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Khankhongor School 2025: Preserving Mongolia’s Cultural Treasures
Cultural preservation is woven into the heart of Three Camel Lodge. For 15 years, we’ve been proud to support students at the Khankhongor School in the Gobi, where young dancers and musicians dedicate themselves to keeping Mongolia’s traditions alive. Guests at the lodge often see these students perform, and each performance becomes more than entertainment. It is a moving reminder of how history and heritage are carried forward by the next generation. Read more “Khankhongor School 2025: Preserving Mongolia’s Cultural Treasures”
A Kalmyk Tibetan Family’s Trip to the Gobi
Living in New York City, I often find myself longing for something beyond the daily grind, the vast, open skies of Mongolia, herds of wild yaks and horses grazing freely, and the endless beauty of the steppe stretching before me. Beyond the landscape, I longed to be in a place that would immediately feel at home, as if returning to something I had always carried within me. Read more “A Kalmyk Tibetan Family’s Trip to the Gobi”
Mongolian Music and Instruments: The Enchanting Sounds of the Steppe
When you travel to Mongolia, you’ll discover a rich musical culture that reflects the country’s customs and traditions. Traditional instruments of Mongolia are divided into categories like strings, wind, struck, bowed, and percussion. These are classified as either indigenous or adopted and modified from neighboring ethnic groups or conquered countries. Read more “Mongolian Music and Instruments: The Enchanting Sounds of the Steppe”