09 August 2015

terelj national park

A short drive from UB, Terelj National Park is one of the most well-known parks in central Mongolia, famous for its unique rock formations and valley views. 
A visit to the largest horse statue in the world, of Chinngis (Genghis) Khan:


The first sighting of many gers
Vegetable tsuivan, a fried noodle and meat dish
Hanging out in the ger - so called a ger instead of a yurt because of the felt-lined walls. The original mobile home, gers have been part of the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle for thousands of years, and still seen throughout the country.

Cave exploration
In Mongolia, horses outnumber people 13 to 1... must go riding then!

Horses are also eaten, as I found out at one dinner 2.5 dumplings in...

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