Around the World in 80 Clicks

Amarbayasgalant Khiid

The journey from Erdenet to the monastery of Amarbayasgalant is already worth the effort; walking around this ... [more]

Mörön

More than just a gateway to northerly Khövsgöl Lake, Mörön is a town that starts to grow on you the longer ... [more]

Khövsgöl Nuur

When the colour of the leaves start to change, the first snow falls, and the deep clear waters of Lake Khövsgöl ... [more]

Zuum Nuur

Barren mountains surround this mountain lake, with lines of trees, and several viewpoints which are easy to reach ... [more]

Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur

When the surface of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is untouched by winds, the reflection of the surrounding scenery doubles ... [more]

Erdene Zuu Khiid

This monastery built from the ruins of Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia, has survived the oppression ... [more]

Orkhon valley

The main attraction may be the Orkhon waterfall, but the valley itself has stunning scenery, especially when threatening ... [more]

Tövkhön Khiid

When you see brightly coloured ribbons attached to the trees in the forest, you know you are getting closer to ... [more]

Ongiin Khiid

Even though this monastery still lies largely in ruins, the sheer setting of Ongiin Khiid at the bend of a river ... [more]

Bayanzag

The cliffs of Bayanzag make for a dramatic landscape even when the sun does not set them on fire and they do not ... [more]

Khongoryn Els

The closer you get, the more daunting the task of climbing the huge Gobi sand dunes of Khongoryn Els seems, but ... [more]

Yolyn Am

The approach through the Dugany Am gorge is spectacular in itself, and the walk through Yolyn Am canyon adds a ... [more]

Baga Gazryn Chuluu

Seeing the rocks, mountains, and ovoos of Baga Gazryn Chuluu covered in a fresh layer of snow in the early morning ... [more]

Chinggis-Khaan square

On a Sunday afternoon, people come to Chinggis Khaan square for a stroll, to sit on a bench, to let kids play, ... [more]

Around the World in 80 Clicks

Personal travel impressions both in words and images from Mongolia. Clicking on the pictures enlarges them and enables you to send the picture as a free e-card or download it for personal use, for instance, on your weblog. Or click on the map above to visit more places in Asia.
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