Visit Gobi
- Unesco World Heritage
- Mountain
- Hiking / Trekking
Gobi: How to get there?
At least six hours from Ulaanbaatar by busGobi: See when to go?
In summerGobi: For how long?
3 to 5 daysLearn more about your destination
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Gobi Holidays
The Gobi desert extends from northern Inner Mongolia – an autonomous region of China – to southern Mongolia, and covers an area of approximately 1,300,000 km² (not quite what you would describe as small!).
Gobi: What to see nearby?
What our travellers think of their stay
The Gobi desert extends from northern Inner Mongolia – an autonomous region of China – to southern Mongolia, and covers an area of approximately 1,300,000 km² (not quite what you would describe as small!).
The Gobi is one of the world's largest deserts. Extending across northern China and southern Mongolia, it accounts for almost a third of the latter country's land area.
My suggestion
The Gobi Desert is extremely vast, so head for just two or three main sites and arrange your sightseeing trips from there. Bear in mind that most parts of the Gobi are rarely visited and the availability of organised transport is dependent on demand.
The Gobi Desert is an impressive region that boasts a remarkable landscape. A moment of inspiration, where a rich palette of colours paint the surrounds.
My suggestion
Carefully plan any trip to Mongolia in advance, because if you're solo travelling without a vehicle it's not the easiest country to navigate. As I unfortunately found out for myself.
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The Tsaatan, a nomadic people who herd reindeer in the Taiga
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Mongolia's Naadam Festival
With hair-raising sports and plenty of colour, this event is the most eagerly awaited of the year. A national celebration of independence, this is one festival that no Mongolian wants to miss. Cloaked in deels, the traditional Mongolian outer dress, participants spend the 11th and 12th of July either taking part in a variety of games or cheering on their favourite competitors.
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