Mongolia Travel Blog & News
20 Interesting Facts About the Gobi Desert
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
Southern Mongolia is widely known for its Gobi Desert, one of the world’s unique ecosystems and best-kept secrets.
This unique ecosystem is renowned for its stunning natural formations, as well as real dinosaur fossils and endemic flora and fauna. No trip to Mongolia is complete without a visit to this incredible region.
But what makes the Gobi Desert so special? Check out our list of 20 interesting facts about the Gobi Desert to learn more. From its harsh climate to its surprising biodiversity, there's so much to discover in this remarkable landscape.
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Easily Experience Wildest Mongolia at Hustai Nuruu
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
Hustai Nuruu National park is a gem in the outdoor spaces of Mongolia. It’s a National Park especially established to preserve the last wild horse on earth – the Przewalski’s Horse. In setting aside land for these animals, the park is an oasis of natural life. While the open spaces surrounding Ulaanbaatar are usually free of obstructions, wildlife has concentrated and flourished in Hustai Nuruu under the watchful protection of the caretakers of the land.
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New Mongolian Ambassador amazes Buckingham Palace with his dazzling traditional dress
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
Mr. Narkhuu Tulga became Mongolia’s ambassador to the UK in Jun 2013; presented his Letters of Credence in traditional dress including his dazzling deel in royal blue – a traditional Mongolian double-breasted overcoat – was complemented by a matching hat and leather boots when he met the Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace on 13th November 2013. A Queen of United Kingdom said “How do you do… have you come far?” The Queen is used to being the most stylish person in the room. But when she met the Mongolian ambassador, she may have felt a little under-dressed.
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Gandantegchinlen Monastery
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
A little bit past the central square of Ulaanbaatar is one of the oldest buildings in this young city. Surrounded by white walls, a painted gate once protected the inhabitants inside. There are several buildings inside the walls, but the most eye-catching is a large white building, crowned with a beautiful deep green curved roof. There are a number of cobblestone paths that lead to Gandan Monastery – “The Great Place of Complete Joy” as the name translates from Tibetan.
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5 Adventurous Things To Do In Mongolia
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
If you’re an avid adventurer headed for Mongolia, you should be excited to hear that there are a slew of outdoor activities and exciting excursions for you to take part in while you’re there. Whether you’re into mountains, deserts, or water sports, you certainly won’t be bored on a trip to Russia’s southern neighbour! You might not know a lot about your options for exploring during your travels to this country, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to find the best 5 adventurous things to do in Mongolia. Here, you’ll find an array of attractions that will turn your experience into a memorable one. Read on for some helpful suggestions for adventuring through Mongolia!
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Women’s role in the Modern society of Mongolia
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
According to the gender gap report written by WEF, Mongolia has ranked 70th out of the 146 countries that have been studied.
In 2006, we were ranked 46th.
What has happened over the decade that has worsened the country’s ranking by whole 24 places?
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11 Facts About Chinggis Khan’s Life
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
While Chinggis Khan, or Genghis Khan, is world famous as one of the most successful conquerors in history, there is more to him than that.
Despite the fact that he lived so long ago, there is a surprising amount we know about his life.
Many of these are from The Secret History of the Mongols, and others are facts from modern Mongolia.
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8 Amazing Things to do in Ulaanbaatar
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
If you’re looking to explore a destination that’s both under the radar and chock full of enjoyable activities and incredible sights, then look no further than Ulaanbaatar. Mongolia’s capital city boasts a host of must-do activities for curious minded and adventurous travelers alike. You can wander through museums and temples, hike among some incredible rock formations, or take a ride on a roller coaster. When you’re on the road, it can be hard to pinpoint the best attractions in each destination. But with this curated list of the best things to do in Ulaanbaatar, you can make the most of your journey!
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Selena Travel completes “Toys & Books donation” to rural kindergarten of Mongolia
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
At Selena Travel always strive to offer our helping hand wherever we can. As we’ve posted on our website, we’ve started 2013’s charity work to donate toys & books for the rural area’s kindergarten. We’ve asked for our tourist to bring some their children’s spare toys and books and we collected the toys & books until 31 Aug 2013. Thank you so much for all of travelers of Selena Travel who’ve chosen with us their tour ground organizer and travelled with us, staying with us for our charity and donation work for 2013.
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Top 5 reasons to join “Discover True Mongolia” tour
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Selena Travel / Jan 14, 2025
Planning a trip to Mongolia but not sure what to pick? No need to worry about it, Selena Travel Mongolia team has solved your problem already. Our “Discover True Mongolia tour” includes the most highlights of all destinations and activities you should try during your stay in Mongolia. Take a look at top 5 reasons why you should join this tour.
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