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Monasteries and temples in Mongolia: must-see buildings | The 10 main monasteries in Mongolia

Reopening of the Transmongolian: the legendary train connecting Beijing and Ulaanbaatar returns in 2025

Suspended since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and after five long years of interruption, the legendary Transmongolian line is finally back in service. As of June 3, 2025, this train

Which museums to visit in Ulaanbaatar

Passing through Ulaanbaatar on a trip to Mongolia? Whether you want to immerse yourself in the country's history, learn more about Mongolian culture, art and folklore, or simply spend quality time with family, the city's museums are well worth exploring during your stay.

Mongolia's Extinct Volcanoes: Geological Treasures to Explore

When you think of Mongolia, vast steppes often come to mind. Yet Mongolian landscapes extend far beyond endless plains. Surprisingly, the country is home to remarkable volcanic terrain. Though Mongolia has no active volcanoes, its extinct volcanoes offer breathtaking vistas. Discover the finest volcanic landscapes this remarkable country has to offer.

Crossing the Gobi Desert, the must-see highlights

Straddling Mongolia and northern China, the Gobi Desert is a vast arid expanse where canyons, sand dunes, vertiginous rock formations, icy rivers and lunar landscapes converge. It is also a major hub for paleontology. Planning a trip there during your travels in Mongolia? Discover all the must-see sites in the Gobi Desert and all the practical information you need to visit it!

A Look Back at Mongolia's Official Olympic Outfits' Success at the 2024 Games

Unveiled in early July, the official outfits for Mongolia's Olympic athletes captured the world's imagination. For many, they were even the most beautiful uniforms at the 2024 Olympic Games.

2 days in Ulan Bator

Planning a trip to Mongolia and want to explore its capital quickly? To make sure you don't miss the essentials, we recommend spending two days there. But what should you do in Ulan Bator in two days? Discover our itinerary with the city's must-see attractions.

What are the traditional Mongolian dishes?

Planning a trip to Mongolia and wondering what you'll be able to eat? Whether dining with locals or in one of the country's restaurants, discover the traditional dishes to taste during your trip to Mongolia.

What are the thermal springs in Mongolia?

Traveling in Mongolia means undertaking long journeys. To unwind between expeditions and rest for a day or more, why not take advantage of the curative benefits of the country's hot spring waters?

Photography trip to Mongolia: where to go?

The "land of the blue sky" is an incredible country for taking amateur or professional photographs. Stunning landscapes, protected flora and fauna, ancient religious buildings: this Asian country situated between Russia and China offers countless photographic subjects!

A Journey to Mongolia with Marc Alaux

The "Land of the Blue Sky" is renowned for its steppes and vast landscapes, but also for the kindness of the Mongolian people. Yet its customs and living conditions remain little known to the rest of the world

Encountering Mongolia's Different Ethnic Groups

Heir to a rich historical past, Mongolia is a multiethnic country. From nomadic peoples of Central Asia to isolated inhabitants in the heart of the steppes, each Mongolian ethnic group preserves its rites and traditions

Traveling to Mongolia: Our Essential Tips for Preparing Your Journey

A distant and untamed land where boundless steppes meet mountains and glaciers, forests and meadows, lakes and rivers, deserts and volcanoes… Welcome to Mongolia, where nature reigns supreme and nomadic peoples still thrive.

Immersion in the life of a Mongolian nomadic family: our tips

Immersing yourself in the life of a Mongolian nomadic family is the best way to discover the country's culture and understand nomadism. By staying with a local family during a trip to Mongolia

Mongolia, between the bear and the dragon... interview with Marc Alaux

Marc Alaux is a travel publisher and bookseller. He is also the author of about ten books on Mongolia. This man in his forties regularly leaves the Paris region where he lives for the steppe on occasions of several-month stays.

The winners of the big solidarity fundraiser

On Monday, November 9, 2020, your local travel agency Horseback Mongolia launched a solidarity fundraiser to try to save the jobs of its teams in Mongolia. This call for solidarity was not just a simple fundraiser as many prizes were at stake to thank all generous donors.

[Solidarity Fundraiser] Win Marc Alaux's books to travel in Mongolia

Because books are for many a powerful engine of escape and dreams, today we take you to our Mongolian lands with the presentation of Marc Alaux's works, writer, publisher

My Mongolian Socks: An Eco-Responsible Brand

Socks manufactured in Mongolia from lesser-known yet high-quality wools – this is what Marc Mellet, creator of "My Mongolian Socks," offers.