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Mongolia & The Nadaam Festival
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| Mongolia has a sparce population and vast open spaces |
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| Fly to Ulaan Baatar |  |
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| Enjoy sightseeing in the city, including Gandan Monastary, . . . |
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| . . . Sukhbaatar Square, . . . |
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| . . . and the Heroes' Monument |
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| Fly to the South Gobi Desert |
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| Visit the remarkable Eagle Valley |
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| Stay overnight in traditional Mongolian gers |
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| Camping accommodations with a touch of class |
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| A typical ger interior |
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| Drive to the west through the Altai Mountains |
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| Hear and see Khongoryn Els, the "Singing Dunes" |
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| At Bayanzag see the red Flaming Cliffs |
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| One of the small structures at Ongi Monastery, former home to 500 Buddhist monks |
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| Visit a local camel breeding family to learn about their nomadic lifestyle |
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| Karakorum is the former capital, established by Genghis Khan |
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| This religious complex spans over 400 square meters surrounded by 108 stupas |
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| Get a panoramic view of the countryside from atop Khogno Khan Mountain |
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Visit the Mongol |
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| In the Ovgon Valley, visit a small monastery nestled in the cliffs |
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| Travel into Terelj National Park to see unique wildlife, . . . |
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| . . . and ride Mongolian horses |
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| Enjoy a preview of the Naadam Festival |
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| See archers' skill |  |
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| The festival higlights colorful local costumes and dances |
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| Opening procession of the Naadam Festival |
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| Wrestlers warming up before a match |
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| The Festival is a swirl of exotic sights and sounds |
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| There is plenty of free time to see the events that interest you most |
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| Mongolia is an extraordinary country with fascinating history, . . . |
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| . . . long-standing traditions, . . . |
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| . . . beautiful vistas, . . . |
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| . . . welcoming people, . . . |
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| . . . and endless horizons |
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