The Morin Khuur or the horse fiddle, is the national instrument of Mongolia. Although it’s not widely used in Modern Mongolian Music you will find them mainly used in country and traditional style of Mongolian music. There are 2 versions of the Morin Khuur. One is for decoration and the other is for actual playing. […]
Mongolian Travel Blog
Mongolian Recurve Bow
Ever since I was a kid, I always had a fascination with bows. The skill, dexterity, and speed that is required to shoot one is not easy to master, but the pure badassness of it always captivated me. If you have watched The Lord of The Rings, you probably already guessed that my favourite character […]
Museums in Mongolia
With a rich history of more than 20000 years, Mongolian museums are must see if you ever visit in Mongolia. Even though most of the famous ones with ancient histories are in the countryside, you can still get to enjoy equally good ones without stepping a foot outside of the city. Choijin lama temple museum […]
Modern festivals in Mongolia
If you’ve ever shown interest in Mongolia before, there’s no doubt that you’ve heard about the infamous traditional festivals. However, if you’re more into exploring modern culture of Mongolia, here are some suggestions that will sure give you the taste of it. With average age of 27.5 years and 59% of residents being under the […]
Busting the famous myths about Mongolia- myth or a fact?
Since Mongolia is a developing country that has around only 3 million people, the way foreigners look at Mongolia is quite different from what it actually is. Even though google is your best friend to know the unknown, some of the sources can not be trusted. So here are some of the most famous myths […]
How to get around in Ulaanbaatar
First things first, the question you’ve all been dying to know- Do Mongolians ride horse to their school? The answer is a big, fat NO. Well, actually some students do ride horses to their school in the countryside, but it’s a rare spectacle since almost half of the Mongolian population lives in its one and […]
What does Mongolian traditional clothing look like
If you’ve ever wondered how people use to survive the thrilling cold of -40C in the yurt, Mongolians have it figured out. In the herding community, hours of horseback riding and going out in the random hours at night during freezing cold winter is common. In order to be as comfortable as possible while being […]
Things you should know about Tsagaan Sar
Mongolians celebrate New Year twice a year like other Asian countries. One is a new year as a Gregorian calendar while the other is by a lunar calendar. Is Mongolian Lunar new year same as Chinese? Unlike China and Korea we celebrate the Lunar New Year or Tsagaan Sar in Mongolian for getting over the […]
What is Naadam Festival? Thing You DIDN’T know
Some of you may be wondering what exactly does the Naadam festival celebrate and for what purpose? Here we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions. If you plan on visiting Mongolia, you DO NOT want to miss this once a year event. Tour packages & how to get there on time There […]
Amazing things to do in Mongolia
Mongolia is known for the open roads and the pristine countryside and that’s why most people make it a bucketlist to travel to Mongolia, however there is still so much more you can do in the land of the blue sky. Riding horses Even if you are staying for a few days in the capital […]