Lodge Stories
Contemporary artists play an important role in how cultures continue to evolve. They draw from inherited traditions, respond to the present, and create work that becomes part of a country’s cultural record. Mongolia is no exception. While many visitors associate Mongolian culture with its history, contemporary artists continue to reinterpret that history through painting, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, and printmaking.
Read more “Inside the Avdar Artist Residency at Three Camel Lodge”
In Khankhongor, a small settlement in the South Gobi, the presence of an arts school has long offered something essential yet often fragile in rural communities: continuity. Music develops here through daily practice and close contact with those who carry the tradition forward. Development happens over time, guided by teachers and sustained through regular practice.
Read more “A Continuum of Culture: Education, Music, and Community in the Gobi”
Set within the vast landscapes of the Gobi Desert, Three Camel Lodge is known for its cultural authenticity and deep respect for Mongolia’s living heritage. Yet what defines the experience most vividly are the people who welcome guests into this remarkable place. Among them is Munkhzaya, the Lodge’s restaurant manager, who has shaped the dining experience for nearly a decade. Read more “At the Heart of Hospitality: Munkhzaya of Three Camel Lodge”
Set within the vast landscapes of the Gobi Desert, Three Camel Lodge offers more than a place to stay. It is an experience shaped by culture, environment, and the people who bring Mongolia’s traditions to life. Among them is Head Chef Munkhtsetseg, whose journey from the western steppe to the lodge kitchen reflects a deep connection between land, food, and heritage. Read more “From Steppe to Stove: A Conversation with Three Camel Lodge’s Head Chef Munkhtsetseg”
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”
Buyantogtokh Munkhbayar, the General Manager of the Three Camel Lodge, shares the latest updates on our continued efforts to be a good host for our people, the planet, and our eco-travel guests who travel gently to visit our beautiful lodge in the heart of the Gobi Desert. As pioneers of sustainable travel and destinations, we strive year in and year out to further our mission, following three pillars of sustainable tourism. Three Camel Lodge has remained deeply integrated with our Gobi community, providing full-time employment, training, and promotion, while spearheading conservation initiatives protecting both our environment and our culture. Emerging from COVID, we now look forward to a return to travel this Summer as our country reopens for tourism.
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