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From vast steppes to ancient monasteries, Mongolia offers a truly unique travel experience where nature, culture, and tradition intertwine. If you’re dreaming of exploring a land of nomads, endless horizons, and timeless adventure, here are the top 10 things to do in Mongolia.
Explore Mongolia the way nomads have for centuries—on horseback. Whether you’re trekking through the Orkhon Valley, the Eight Lakes region, or the Gobi foothills, horse riding offers a deeply immersive way to connect with the land and its people.
📌 Recommended experience: Multi-day horse trek with local herders and overnight stays in gers or tents.
Unlike one-humped camels found elsewhere, Mongolia’s Bactrian camels are woolly, rare, and resilient to the Gobi’s harsh climate. Camel treks across Khongoryn Els (singing dunes) are an unforgettable experience.
Far from light pollution, Mongolia offers incredible stargazing. Wild camping in places like Elsen Tasarkhai, the White Lake, or the Gobi Desert will leave you breathless—especially under a Milky Way sky.
Once the heart of the Mongol Empire, Karakorum offers ruins, a fascinating museum, and the majestic Erdene Zuu Monastery—the oldest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia.
In western Mongolia, the Altai Mountains offer breathtaking landscapes, glaciers, and sacred peaks. Trek to Potanin Glacier, meet the Kazakh eagle hunters, and witness Mongolia’s most remote beauty.
Naadam is Mongolia’s biggest cultural celebration, featuring the “Three Manly Sports”: horse racing, wrestling, and archery. For an intimate experience, attend a regional or countryside Naadam, often more authentic than the Ulaanbaatar version.
Experience Mongolia’s legendary hospitality by staying with a nomadic family. Learn to milk yaks, cook buuz (dumplings), or help herd animals—it’s a rare chance to live like a nomad, even if just for a day.
Hidden deep in the Khangai Mountains, the Eight Lakes area is a remote volcanic region only accessible by horse or hiking. It’s a haven for trekkers and nature lovers, with alpine lakes, meadows, and yak herders.
The Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs are where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered. The orange-red landscape glows at sunset and offers a fascinating window into prehistoric life.
While many skip it, Ulaanbaatar is a vibrant capital filled with surprises:
Gandan Monastery
Choijin Lama Temple Museum
Zaisan Memorial viewpoint
Cozy cafes, artisan markets, and live music
It’s where ancient traditions and modern energy meet.
Mongolia is not a checklist destination—it’s a journey of connection, silence, space, and discovery. Whether you’re riding across open plains, sleeping under the stars, or sharing milk tea in a family ger, you’ll leave with stories that stay for a lifetime.
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