MONGOLIA
Mongolia.... a country of incredible contrasts and much mystery.
Completely landlocked between Russia to the north and China to the south, Mongolia’s land area is roughly equivalent to that of the countries of western and central Europe.
It has a remarkable variety of scenery. From vast upland steppes, semideserts, and deserts in the south, to high mountain ranges with lake-dotted basins to the west and north.
An amazing coutry with remarkably welcoming people. Well worth a visit"
Within this guidebook you will find masses of information on all aspects of Mongolian travel and life.
The chapters of the guide are written to give you as much information as possible on this vast country, and are split as follows:
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An overview of the country
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When to visit
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The weather
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Independent or group travel
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The Mongolian timelline
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A sacred landscape
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The environment
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The culture of Mongolia
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Eastern Mongolia
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People and character
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The Gobi desert
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The herding way of life
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The Mongolian ger
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Western Mongolia
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Central Mongolia
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Mongolian food
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Northern Mongolia
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Ulaanbataar
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The festivals of Mongolia
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Logistics
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Language
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Films and books about Mongolia
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Be a responsible traveller
AUTHORS AND CREATORS OF THE MONGOLIA GUIDEBOOK
Jess Brooks
Issie Inglis