For Mongolians, the concept of “environmental protection” is not merely a name for protecting nature from external influences, nor is it a name for seeking ways to rehabilitate nature after it has deteriorated. Instead it is the values of taking the necessary measures to adapt and protect nature wisely to prevent that potential degradation. It is a culture of respecting the earth, treating it with humanity, loving its animals and plants, and preserving its resources with high ecological ethics. Read more “A Tradition of Conservation”
Mongolian Dumpling Recipe
MONGOLIAN DUMPLING RECIPE
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Mongolian Gastronomy
The traditional cuisine of Mongolia nourishes the soul. The classic meals are hearty—to enrich people who, for millenniums up to today, live in nature, raise cattle, move their homes several times a year, and thrive in challenging climates. Read more “Mongolian Gastronomy”
Travel with Confidence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- All vaccinated or unvaccinated travelers arriving in Mongolia must present a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure.
- All travelers are subject to a rapid covid-19 test upon arrival at Ulaanbaatar airport.
COVID SITUATION
- Mongolia is one of the countries with few confirmed cases. Click here https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/region/mongolia to check latest COVID case numbers and local vaccination updates:
- Mongolia’s total population is about 3.2 million and 66% of the population is currently fully vaccinated.
The Flaming Cliffs
Why It’s a Must-See When Visiting Mongolia
You will likely never forget your visit to the Flaming Cliffs in Mongolia’s Gobi Desert. This stunning setting is the stuff of ad campaigns and holiday card photos, but it’s so much more than (just) a beautiful place. Long before the discovery of the world’s first dinosaur eggs put the Flaming Cliffs on the proverbial map, this dramatic landscape served as a resting place for the camel caravans traveling from Beijing. Read more “The Flaming Cliffs”
Q&A with Pegi Vail, Filmmaker and Anthropologist
Pegi Vail is an anthropologist and filmmaker who recently screened her film, Gringo Trails, at Three Camel Lodge. This intrepid traveler has been all over the world, but this was her first visit to Mongolia.
We spoke with Pegi upon her return to New York and here’s what she had to say about her first visit to Mongolia, as well as her fascinating film. Read more “Q&A with Pegi Vail, Filmmaker and Anthropologist”
Musings on Mongolia with Bob Krist, National Geographic Photographer & World Traveler
“Who would you invite to a dinner party?” It’s a popular ice breaker, with answers often ranging from the Dalai Lama to Abraham Lincoln, but once you’ve met Bob Krist, it’s likely he will be the first person who comes to mind. Krist is an award-winning photographer who has traveled the world for National Geographic. Read more “Musings on Mongolia with Bob Krist, National Geographic Photographer & World Traveler”
Ecosystems of the Gobi Desert
Gobi: Changing the Perceptions of the Desert
It’s not often you hear the word Gobi without the word desert attached: the image of a barren, lifeless place of endless billowing sand dunes is firmly affixed to the term desert in the mind of the general public. Deserts, however, can be varied in landscape, and frequently contain many ecologically diverse pockets. Read more “Ecosystems of the Gobi Desert”
Top 10 Hotels in Asia: Readers’ Choice Awards 2019
Three Camel Lodge Dalanzadgad, Mongolia ratings, photos, prices, expert advice, traveler reviews and tips, and more information from Condé Nast Traveler. Read more “Top 10 Hotels in Asia: Readers’ Choice Awards 2019”
National Geographic Traveler World’s Best Ecolodges
MONGOLIA: THREE CAMEL LODGE
At the edge of a volcanic outcrop providing bright morning vistas across Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, Three Camel’s 50 gers (yurts) appear more like a herders’ village than a lodge. Read more “National Geographic Traveler World’s Best Ecolodges”