Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
Soaring 95 metres over the city, the 21-storey, glass-walled Shangri-La Ulaanbataar is located in the heart of the Mongolian capital. The... Read more
Untamed and untrodden, Mongolia enchants with its wide-open plains, friendly and proud people, and the lore of one of the world’s greatest empires.
One of the oldest and least populated countries on earth, the landscape is dotted with timeworn Buddhist monasteries, crystal-clear lakes, towering sand dunes and there’s plenty of opportunity for quiet reflection.
On a journey to this enigmatic land, a place that feels largely unchanged from the days of Genghis Khan, you’ll visit the sprawling capital Ulaanbaatar, venture into the Gobi Desert, a fascinating and diverse region of mountains, sandstone cliffs, lush green oases, sand dunes, and where fascinating paleontological archaeological finds have been unearthed. Explore the craggy Altai Mountains foothills and the vast expanse of the rolling steppes and Gobi Desert, nomadic herdsmen — nearly half the population — still live in gers eking out a living.
Consider timing a visit with the country’s popular festival: the Naadam Festival held throughout the country during Mongolia’s midsummer which pays homage to Mongolia’s nomadic culture. Witness the country’s oldest celebration of skill, strength and daring, the pageantry of the opening ceremonies and taking in the traditional contests of archery, wrestling and horse racing.
Decades of in-country expertise means our Journey Designers can curate exceptional activities and experiences for you that are beyond the reach of the average traveller. Piece these together as a framework for your own bespoke adventure or find them in our featured journeys.
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Decades of in-country expertise means our Journey Designers can curate exceptional activities and experiences for you that are beyond the reach of the average traveller. Piece these together as a framework for your own bespoke adventure or find them in our featured journeys.
Soaring 95 metres over the city, the 21-storey, glass-walled Shangri-La Ulaanbataar is located in the heart of the Mongolian capital. The... Read more
Spectacularly located against a backdrop of the Altai Mountains, a scattering of felt-covered gers peppers the vast expanse of the Gobi. ... Read more
One of the best times to visit Mongolia is during the summer, from mid-June to late August when days are sunny and the steppe green and lush. Expect temperatures between 20°C and 25°C, though the desert can reach as high as 40°C. The mountains and northern parts of the country can get cold in August. In September and October, the landscape is at its autumnal best while temperatures are cooler in the Gobi. The Mongolian winter (November to February) is harsh with snowstorms and freezing winds and temperatures from -25°C to -30°C, and below. Spring (March-May) is unpredictable with rain in the taiga areas and temperatures between 5°C and to 15°C.
