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<p>When I met Baitei in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia, I was meeting far more than an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>I was meeting a man whose life spanned nearly a century of change.</p>

<p>Born in 1930 in Altants&ouml;gts soum of Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province, Baitei witnessed the final years of traditional nomadic life, the period of collectivization, the expansion of education into remote communities, the rise and fall of the socialist era, and the emergence of modern Mongolia.</p>

<p>Throughout those decades of change, one thing remained constant: his connection to the eagle hunting tradition of the Kazakh people.</p>

<p>For most of his life, Baitei was known not only as an eagle hunter but also as a respected herder and haymaker. He became a seven-time provincial champion haymaker and was later recognized nationally as a State Champion Haymaker. Yet when speaking with him, medals and titles rarely seemed important.</p>

<p>His stories almost always returned to family, eagles, and the values that guided his life.</p>

<p>More than anything else, Baitei belonged to a generation that remembered a different Altai &mdash; an Altai before tourism, before international recognition, and before eagle hunting became known to the wider world.</p>

<h2>&ldquo;My Son, Get an Eagle&rdquo;</h2>

<p>One story revealed more about Baitei than any list of achievements ever could.</p>

<p>After he married in 1949, tragedy struck the young family. Several of his children died in infancy, and he fell into deep sorrow. Seeing his son&#39;s struggle, Baitei&rsquo;s father offered a simple piece of advice:</p>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;My son, get an eagle.&rdquo;</p>
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<p>Baitei followed that advice.</p>

<p>Years later, he still remembered the change it brought to his life.</p>

<p>After acquiring his first eagle, he found himself focused once again on daily responsibilities. Caring for the bird, traveling through the mountains, preparing for hunts, and training the eagle gave purpose and structure to his days.</p>

<p>The eagle became far more than a hunting companion.</p>

<p>It became part of his recovery.</p>

<p>Whether viewed as practical wisdom, emotional healing, or simply the power of responsibility, the advice changed the course of his life.</p>

<p>For the rest of his years, eagles remained at the center of his world.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Hunter Baitei" src="/uploads/Ulaanhus_Bayan_olgii_baitei_hunter.png" /></p>

<h2>Not Everyone Who Carries an Eagle Is an Eagle Hunter</h2>

<p>Among the many things Baitei shared was an old saying remembered by Kazakh eagle hunters.</p>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;Are you an eagle hunter, or merely the man who scares the fox from its hiding place?&rdquo;</p>
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<p>The phrase may sound humorous at first, but its meaning was serious.</p>

<p>For Baitei, carrying an eagle on one&#39;s arm did not automatically make someone an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The title had to be earned.</p>

<p>A true eagle hunter trained the bird, cared for it through every season, understood its behavior, hunted successfully with it, and accepted responsibility for its well-being.</p>

<p>Without that commitment, a person might participate in a hunt, but he had not yet earned the respect associated with the title of eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The saying reflected Baitei&rsquo;s philosophy toward life itself.</p>

<p>Respect was earned through work, patience, and dedication.</p>

<p>Never through appearance alone.</p>

<p>As he often reminded younger hunters, tradition survives not because people wear the clothing or carry the eagle, but because they accept the responsibility that comes with both.</p>

<p>For Baitei, eagle hunting was never about image.</p>

<p>It was about commitment.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Ulaanhus_Bayan_olgii_baitei_hunters.png" /></p>

<h2>When Eagle Hunters Came to Ulaanbaatar</h2>

<p>One of Baitei&rsquo;s most remarkable memories dated back to 1950.</p>

<p>That year, Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province celebrated its tenth anniversary, and a group of eagle hunters, including Baitei, traveled to Ulaanbaatar to participate in the national celebrations.</p>

<p>For many people in the capital, it was among the first opportunities to see Kazakh eagle hunters and their golden eagles in person.</p>

<p>During the event, the hunters demonstrated traditional eagle hunting techniques before large crowds. Live foxes were released, and visitors watched as the eagles displayed the skills that had been passed down through generations in the Altai Mountains.</p>

<p>Today, such demonstrations may seem familiar in an age of festivals, tourism, and international photography expeditions.</p>

<p>But in 1950, the event carried a different meaning.</p>

<p>It represented a tradition from Mongolia&rsquo;s far western frontier being introduced to the nation as a whole.</p>

<p>For Baitei, the memory was never about personal recognition.</p>

<p>Instead, he remembered it as a moment when the eagle hunting tradition itself received recognition and respect beyond the valleys and mountains where it had long survived.</p>

<p>It was a reminder that the culture of the Altai was also part of the story of Mongolia.</p>

<h2>Twenty-Five Eagles Across Sixty-Four Years</h2>

<p>During his lifetime, Baitei trained and hunted with approximately twenty-five golden eagles.</p>

<p>He spent more than sixty-four years as an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The numbers alone are impressive, but they reveal only part of the story.</p>

<p>Each eagle required years of care, patience, and dedication. Long before a hunt could take place, a hunter needed to understand the bird&rsquo;s temperament, build trust, and develop a partnership that could not be rushed.</p>

<p>Every hunting season brought new challenges.</p>

<p>Winter conditions in the Altai Mountains were often harsh. Hunters traveled across remote valleys and mountain slopes, relying not only on the skill of the eagle but also on their own endurance and experience.</p>

<p>Over the decades, Baitei witnessed changing times, changing communities, and changing ways of life.</p>

<p>Yet the relationship between hunter and eagle remained remarkably constant.</p>

<p>For him, eagle hunting was never simply about catching foxes.</p>

<p>It was about maintaining a connection between people, animals, landscape, and tradition.</p>

<p>Each eagle eventually returned to the wild, bringing an end to a relationship that had often lasted for many years.</p>

<p>Then the cycle would begin again.</p>

<p>Few eagle hunters anywhere in the world can claim such a lifetime of experience.</p>

<p>For more than six decades, Baitei remained part of a tradition that linked generations of hunters to the mountains, valleys, and open skies of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_Baitei_with_songs_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2>An Altai Before Festivals</h2>

<p>When Baitei began hunting with eagles, the Altai was a very different place.</p>

<p>There were no international visitors, no organized eagle festivals, and no photographers arriving from around the world in search of dramatic images and cultural stories.</p>

<p>The tradition survived because families continued to practice it.</p>

<p>Knowledge passed from fathers to sons.</p>

<p>Young hunters learned through observation, patience, and years of experience in the mountains. Skills were earned slowly and often required a lifetime to master.</p>

<p>The Altai that Baitei remembered was quieter and far more isolated than the one visitors encounter today.</p>

<p>Roads were fewer.</p>

<p>Communication was limited.</p>

<p>Many valleys remained connected only by seasonal migration routes and local knowledge.</p>

<p>Yet the values at the heart of the tradition remain familiar even today.</p>

<p>Respect for elders.</p>

<p>Commitment to family.</p>

<p>Responsibility toward animals.</p>

<p>Pride in one&#39;s homeland.</p>

<p>For Baitei, these values mattered more than recognition or fame.</p>

<p>They formed the foundation of everyday life in the Altai long before the outside world became aware of eagle hunting.</p>

<p>His memories offer a rare glimpse into a period when the tradition existed not as a cultural attraction, but simply as a way of life.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_summer_place_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_summer_place_Baitei_family_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>This article is based on interviews conducted during the research and preparation of the book <em>EAGLE HUNTERS (БҮРГЭД)</em> by photographer and author Batzaya Choijiljav.</p>

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<p>With its motto, <em>&ldquo;Promoting the cultural heritage of humanity &ndash; the art of eagle falconry traditions</em>,&rdquo; the festival is dedicated to preserving this extraordinary heritage while welcoming visitors to witness it in its authentic cultural setting.</p>

<p>What makes the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival truly special is the experience beyond the competitions. Visitors can welcome Kazakh nomadic families as they arrive with their livestock during the<strong> seasonal&nbsp;migration</strong>, and even take part in assembling a Kazakh ger (yurt). These moments offer a rare chance to experience the living culture of Mongolia&rsquo;s nomadic communities.</p>

<p>The festival is also known as one of the most <strong>photography-friendly cultural events in Mongolia</strong>. As a company specialized in photography expeditions, <strong>Ayan Travel </strong>organizes the festival experience with photographers in mind. Guests have the opportunity to observe and photograph eagle hunters, golden eagles, and nomadic life from close range,&nbsp;moments that are rarely accessible at other festivals.</p>

<p>Join our <strong>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour</strong> to experience the nomadic lifestyle and eagle-hunting culture while celebrating one of Mongolia&rsquo;s most fascinating living traditions together with the local team behind the festival.&nbsp;</p>
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<p data-end="1060" data-start="770">Beyond the festival, the tour includes private shooting sessions with eagle hunters in Sagsai and around Tolbo Lake. These sessions give you more control over light, background, and composition &mdash; ideal for portraits, horseback scenes, and storytelling images without the pressure of crowds. This is a small group photography tour designed around field conditions. We plan for early morning and late afternoon shooting, work with natural light, and allow enough time in each location to build a strong and varied portfolio.</p>
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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">Shamanism is the oldest religious practice in Mongolia and centers on beliefs and rituals associated with a shaman, a man, or a woman regarded as having access to the &ldquo;spirit world&rdquo;.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Shamanism is faith without books. All teaching and instruction have been given orally, passed from shaman to shaman over the centuries, and its traditions learned by heart. Mongolian shamans enter an ecstatic trance state in which the shaman is empowered to engage with the spirits I order to protect and heal members of the community, to guide souls, and cure illnesses.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The shaman might wear a headdress to resemble a bird, with the tail of a pheasant and the body costume of a fish. Drums are used to help the shaman enter the trance-like state, as chanting begins and the shaman &ldquo;transcends &ldquo;into another world while the body dances, swirls, or totters with jerky movements. Shamanism went underground during the former communist period but has been revived recently.</p>
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		'body' => '<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunter_Baitei_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>When I met Baitei in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia, I was meeting far more than an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>I was meeting a man whose life spanned nearly a century of change.</p>

<p>Born in 1930 in Altants&ouml;gts soum of Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province, Baitei witnessed the final years of traditional nomadic life, the period of collectivization, the expansion of education into remote communities, the rise and fall of the socialist era, and the emergence of modern Mongolia.</p>

<p>Throughout those decades of change, one thing remained constant: his connection to the eagle hunting tradition of the Kazakh people.</p>

<p>For most of his life, Baitei was known not only as an eagle hunter but also as a respected herder and haymaker. He became a seven-time provincial champion haymaker and was later recognized nationally as a State Champion Haymaker. Yet when speaking with him, medals and titles rarely seemed important.</p>

<p>His stories almost always returned to family, eagles, and the values that guided his life.</p>

<p>More than anything else, Baitei belonged to a generation that remembered a different Altai &mdash; an Altai before tourism, before international recognition, and before eagle hunting became known to the wider world.</p>

<h2>&ldquo;My Son, Get an Eagle&rdquo;</h2>

<p>One story revealed more about Baitei than any list of achievements ever could.</p>

<p>After he married in 1949, tragedy struck the young family. Several of his children died in infancy, and he fell into deep sorrow. Seeing his son&#39;s struggle, Baitei&rsquo;s father offered a simple piece of advice:</p>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;My son, get an eagle.&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Baitei followed that advice.</p>

<p>Years later, he still remembered the change it brought to his life.</p>

<p>After acquiring his first eagle, he found himself focused once again on daily responsibilities. Caring for the bird, traveling through the mountains, preparing for hunts, and training the eagle gave purpose and structure to his days.</p>

<p>The eagle became far more than a hunting companion.</p>

<p>It became part of his recovery.</p>

<p>Whether viewed as practical wisdom, emotional healing, or simply the power of responsibility, the advice changed the course of his life.</p>

<p>For the rest of his years, eagles remained at the center of his world.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Hunter Baitei" src="/uploads/Ulaanhus_Bayan_olgii_baitei_hunter.png" /></p>

<h2>Not Everyone Who Carries an Eagle Is an Eagle Hunter</h2>

<p>Among the many things Baitei shared was an old saying remembered by Kazakh eagle hunters.</p>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;Are you an eagle hunter, or merely the man who scares the fox from its hiding place?&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>The phrase may sound humorous at first, but its meaning was serious.</p>

<p>For Baitei, carrying an eagle on one&#39;s arm did not automatically make someone an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The title had to be earned.</p>

<p>A true eagle hunter trained the bird, cared for it through every season, understood its behavior, hunted successfully with it, and accepted responsibility for its well-being.</p>

<p>Without that commitment, a person might participate in a hunt, but he had not yet earned the respect associated with the title of eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The saying reflected Baitei&rsquo;s philosophy toward life itself.</p>

<p>Respect was earned through work, patience, and dedication.</p>

<p>Never through appearance alone.</p>

<p>As he often reminded younger hunters, tradition survives not because people wear the clothing or carry the eagle, but because they accept the responsibility that comes with both.</p>

<p>For Baitei, eagle hunting was never about image.</p>

<p>It was about commitment.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Ulaanhus_Bayan_olgii_baitei_hunters.png" /></p>

<h2>When Eagle Hunters Came to Ulaanbaatar</h2>

<p>One of Baitei&rsquo;s most remarkable memories dated back to 1950.</p>

<p>That year, Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province celebrated its tenth anniversary, and a group of eagle hunters, including Baitei, traveled to Ulaanbaatar to participate in the national celebrations.</p>

<p>For many people in the capital, it was among the first opportunities to see Kazakh eagle hunters and their golden eagles in person.</p>

<p>During the event, the hunters demonstrated traditional eagle hunting techniques before large crowds. Live foxes were released, and visitors watched as the eagles displayed the skills that had been passed down through generations in the Altai Mountains.</p>

<p>Today, such demonstrations may seem familiar in an age of festivals, tourism, and international photography expeditions.</p>

<p>But in 1950, the event carried a different meaning.</p>

<p>It represented a tradition from Mongolia&rsquo;s far western frontier being introduced to the nation as a whole.</p>

<p>For Baitei, the memory was never about personal recognition.</p>

<p>Instead, he remembered it as a moment when the eagle hunting tradition itself received recognition and respect beyond the valleys and mountains where it had long survived.</p>

<p>It was a reminder that the culture of the Altai was also part of the story of Mongolia.</p>

<h2>Twenty-Five Eagles Across Sixty-Four Years</h2>

<p>During his lifetime, Baitei trained and hunted with approximately twenty-five golden eagles.</p>

<p>He spent more than sixty-four years as an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The numbers alone are impressive, but they reveal only part of the story.</p>

<p>Each eagle required years of care, patience, and dedication. Long before a hunt could take place, a hunter needed to understand the bird&rsquo;s temperament, build trust, and develop a partnership that could not be rushed.</p>

<p>Every hunting season brought new challenges.</p>

<p>Winter conditions in the Altai Mountains were often harsh. Hunters traveled across remote valleys and mountain slopes, relying not only on the skill of the eagle but also on their own endurance and experience.</p>

<p>Over the decades, Baitei witnessed changing times, changing communities, and changing ways of life.</p>

<p>Yet the relationship between hunter and eagle remained remarkably constant.</p>

<p>For him, eagle hunting was never simply about catching foxes.</p>

<p>It was about maintaining a connection between people, animals, landscape, and tradition.</p>

<p>Each eagle eventually returned to the wild, bringing an end to a relationship that had often lasted for many years.</p>

<p>Then the cycle would begin again.</p>

<p>Few eagle hunters anywhere in the world can claim such a lifetime of experience.</p>

<p>For more than six decades, Baitei remained part of a tradition that linked generations of hunters to the mountains, valleys, and open skies of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_Baitei_with_songs_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2>An Altai Before Festivals</h2>

<p>When Baitei began hunting with eagles, the Altai was a very different place.</p>

<p>There were no international visitors, no organized eagle festivals, and no photographers arriving from around the world in search of dramatic images and cultural stories.</p>

<p>The tradition survived because families continued to practice it.</p>

<p>Knowledge passed from fathers to sons.</p>

<p>Young hunters learned through observation, patience, and years of experience in the mountains. Skills were earned slowly and often required a lifetime to master.</p>

<p>The Altai that Baitei remembered was quieter and far more isolated than the one visitors encounter today.</p>

<p>Roads were fewer.</p>

<p>Communication was limited.</p>

<p>Many valleys remained connected only by seasonal migration routes and local knowledge.</p>

<p>Yet the values at the heart of the tradition remain familiar even today.</p>

<p>Respect for elders.</p>

<p>Commitment to family.</p>

<p>Responsibility toward animals.</p>

<p>Pride in one&#39;s homeland.</p>

<p>For Baitei, these values mattered more than recognition or fame.</p>

<p>They formed the foundation of everyday life in the Altai long before the outside world became aware of eagle hunting.</p>

<p>His memories offer a rare glimpse into a period when the tradition existed not as a cultural attraction, but simply as a way of life.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_summer_place_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_summer_place_Baitei_family_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>This article is based on interviews conducted during the research and preparation of the book <em>EAGLE HUNTERS (БҮРГЭД)</em> by photographer and author Batzaya Choijiljav.</p>

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			'body' => '<h3><strong>What does Naadam mean?</strong></h3>

<p>&nbsp;According to the book named &ldquo;TRAVEL&rdquo;, published from DK, Mongolian Naadam Festival is highlighted the only must see attraction for tourists in July. So, why is this Festival so attractive for both locals and travelers? Naadam is the festival of &ldquo;National Pride&rdquo; and it is the only one of its kind; it is a sophisticated and eloquent expression of nomadic culture, it is the honored celebration of a national independence, and it is an outstanding combination of arts and sports.</p>

<p>Here are the 10 interesting facts about the festival you must know before&nbsp;planning the trip.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>1. When&nbsp;is the Naadam Festival held?&nbsp;</strong></h4>

<p>Naadam Festival is Olympic Games of Mongols and held in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-events-in-july-in-mongolia" target="_blank">the most enjoyable and festive month in the country.</a> The main celebrations will be held annually on&nbsp;11-13 July at Central Stadium and Khui Doloon Khudag in the country&rsquo;s capital, Ulaanbaatar. But you have opportunity to enjoy the festival more closely with locals in&nbsp;other parts of the country hold their own as well.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival horse race" src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival_horses.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2. WHY &ldquo;THREE GAMES OF MEN&rdquo;</strong></h4>

<p>Weird, but inspiring &lsquo;Mongolia&rsquo;s Three Games of Men&rsquo;-Archery, Horse Racing and Wrestling are the main games. The origin of Naadam Festival is closely related to the history and culture of the country. It was one of the main practice of war. Before and after major battles, the three sports of men- wrestling, horseracing and archery- were exercised as an organized event, which later adopted its present name- Naadam. It is not only sports game including art, tricks, tactics but also ethic and cultural performance such as singing, dance, traditional costume, parade etc.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Mongolia-Naadam-Festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mongolians revere certain parts of bones of their livestock and use them in religious rites, plays and traditional games.</p>

<p>In recent years Knuckle Bone Shooting- a team game getting popular and it became &ldquo;Fourth&rdquo; main sports of the festival. Teams of six to eight players flick thirty domino-like marble tablets on a smooth wooden surface towards a target of sheep knuckle-bones.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>3. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN NATIONAL&nbsp;WRESTLING?</strong></h4>

<p>&nbsp;Wrestling is a unique combination of traditional sports manner and cultural elements of eagle dance, long song etc. It also has thousands of years of historical development in Mongolia.</p>

<p>Comparing to other wrestling competitions it has several specialty such as no time, space and weigh limit, 512 wrestlers are typically compete each other by tournament and this number increased to 1024 on the occasion of important anniversaries. Wrestlers must have strong discipline, moral and respectfulness to elders, high titled wrestler and audiences.</p>

<p>There are four main parts in the Mongolian Wrestling costumes including Four-sided hat, shoulder vest &amp; snug shorts (Zodog &amp; Shuudag), Cloak and traditional boots for using men only.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/wrestlingLocal_Naadam_festival4.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>4. MONGOLIAN HORSE RACING</strong></h4>

<p>A horse role and culture is the biggest tradition of the Mongols in the daily and national life. Mongolians are said that &ldquo;Nation born on horseback&rdquo; and every child who grows in countryside learn to ride a horse when they are 3 to 5 years.</p>

<p>See the longest horse race ridden by children might not imagined.</p>

<p>Actually horse racing is scientifically sport and it races except winter time, when grass grows. To train a horse for race keeping under a special regimen at least one month before race and horse jockeys are usefully between 5 and 13 years of age and lead their horse across the steppes, over various distances between 10 and 26 km depending on horse age.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Horse_racing_Local_Naadam_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soyolon- Five-years-old horse racing is most popular for locals and according to ancient Mongolian myth that says it is possible to charge its spirit and fortune by getting in touch with the whirled up dust and sweat of horse after racing.</p>

<p>Children sing a special song named GIINGOO, a mantra of GOD of HORSE- Khayankhyarvaa before and after racing.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_Horse_racing_game1.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Please notice that Horse Racing field is located 35 km from Ulaanbaatar named Khui Doloon Khudag, on the way you go to Khustai NP or Karakorum.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>5. WHAT IS MONGOLIAN ARCHERY?</strong></h4>

<p>Due to its traditional lifestyle, ancient people used their version of bows and arrows for hunting and in later it started to be used as a weapon during the battle. During the Naadam Festival, all male, female and child archers who wears traditional costumes, compete in three categories: Khalkh, Buriad and Uriankhai archery, which have differences in the bows and arrows used, as well as the distance of the target. Archery is symbol of strength, vision, patience, sense and concentration. You can enjoy it outside of stadium, before opening ceremony starts, due to it starts early in the morning.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Archery.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>6. HOW THE OPENING CEREMONY GOES?</strong></h4>

<p>The opening ceremony starts at 11 A.M after &ldquo;Nine White Banners&rdquo; are carried by honored guard from Government Palace to be settled in the middle of Stadium and then the speech of President of Mongolia. Naadam Festival is very colorful event where people revive their Nomadic spirit, history and heritage. Opening ceremony has a great chance to enjoy and photograph&nbsp;Mongolian culture, art performances, song and dance, colorful parade, traditional costumes and miracles of Mongolian military force etc.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_openning.jpg" /></p>

<p>Everybody wears the most colorful and attractive traditional costumes with many different styles, like actors wear their best in Red Carpet of Oscars.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony3.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Photographers must buy a photo permission from Festival Organizer and it is allowed to photographing and video graphing in white lane. Therefore, please prepare zoom-lenses to capture more authentic photos.</p>

<p>After the ceremony ends Wrestling tournament will start. Most of the tourists enjoy opening ceremony and go to horse racing place.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>7. A CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS AT A SAME TIME</strong></h4>

<p>There are few cultural events will run under the Hospitable Ulaanbaatar Program between 10 and 15 of July annually. In the afternoon of 10<sup>th</sup> of July you will fully enjoy Mongolian Traditional Costume Festival- Deeltei Mongol, &ldquo;Ceremony of Nine White Banners&rdquo; and in the evening one of the Mongolian best operas &ldquo;Uchirtai Gurvan Tolgoi-Three Dramatic Character&rdquo; will be held in open air theatre at the central square.</p>

<p>In the night of 11<sup>th</sup> of July &ldquo;Night of Ulaanbaatar&rdquo;, Mongolian Dance Festival including modern and traditional dance show (12 Jul), Morin Khuur- Horse-headed Fiddle Festival (13 Jul), Ulaanbaatar Swing Night- Jaaz show (14 Jul)- the open air shows will be held in Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_Naadam_.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="clear: both">&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>8. WHAT SURROUNDS CENTRAL STADIUM?</strong></h4>

<p>From a long time ago Naadam was only fest which gathering local people same time in same place. In the rest of the time nomadic people had very busy to visit each other and they only take care of their livestock, which is not easy job. When they gathered in same place they also do a barter, sell good and talk a gossip etc. Nowadays it is almost same in the area and surroundings of the Central Stadium is too crowd of people, bazaar, entertainment, lottery and food and beverage kiosks like a fair. For instance, if you forget to take your umbrella or sunglass you can buy it from local bazaar as cheap as you can.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_Around.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;">TASTE TRADITIONAL MONGOLIAN FOODs &amp; DRINKs</h4>

<p>Of course you will ask what is the main dish of Naadam Festival? Definitely &ldquo;round&rdquo; KHUUSHUUR, fried dumpling is the main dish and once you taste it, you will never forget the taste and next time eager to eat it. At the stadium, good Khuushuur making kiosk has a queue and they make it quickly in front of you.</p>

<p>Drinking fermented mare&rsquo;s milk- Airag also known as Kumis is the highlight of the Festival for locals. Because Airag appears only in summer time from June to September. Please don&rsquo;t miss a chance to drink this alcoholic beverage nearly 5% alcoholic content.</p>

<p>HOW DOES IT TASTE? I want to say JUST DRINK IT.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>9. JOIN LOCAL NAADAM FESTIVAL OUTSIDE OF ULAANBAATAR</strong></h4>

<p>Local Naadam Festival is more attractive for travelers, because of truly authentic, enthusiastic, no dramatic and allows you to experience first-hand by visiting locals. Here you can photograph and talk with locals without any prohibition. Mongolian traditional Ger dwelling used to be as restaurants in countryside. Most of the people ride a horse and run through the vast steppe without any traffic rule.</p>

<p>The festival is like a small fair. Local people come from all the province to either participate in the festivals to sell food and toys, or to run small carnival games for children and youngsters.</p>

<p>If you don&rsquo;t like too touristic things LOCAL NAADAM is the best choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/Local_naadam_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals " src="/uploads/Local_Naadam_festival1.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>10. HOW TO BOOK HOTEL AND TICKETS OF NAADAM FESTIVAL?</strong></h4>

<p>July is the PEAK SEASON of tourists. While it is peak, the price of accommodation is doubled (desk rate price) and must book it at least 6 months before. Centrally located accommodation even guesthouses are fully booked in this time. Tour operator and local agents will be your reliable partner in the field.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia local naadam festivals" src="/uploads/NaadamStadium.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Central stadium has 18 sections and four of them use for tourists. Nowadays booking a NAADAM TICKET by online is impossible. Ticket price for tourist section with roof is 25$, but you need to buy both opening and closing ceremony tickets. It will be sold a week before it runs and it is not easy to buy individually even for Mongolians.</p>

<p>Therefore, tour companies are best choice to book and arrange both accommodations, tickets and tour throughout Mongolia.</p>

<p>Ayan travel team is expert for arranging tours of Naadam festival which was named as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of UNESCO in 2010, as soon as you&rsquo;re different interest, expectation of tour such as discovery and photography tours.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here is the link might help you to plan your trip to Mongolia during the truly authentic Festival of Nomads- Naadam.</p>

<p>Suggested tour: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/mongolia-naadam-festival-2018-tour" target="_blank"><strong>Mongolia Naadam Festival - 2019 Tour-11 days</strong></a></p>

<p>If you are passionate with photography we suggest following tours: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour"><strong>Classic Mongolia Photography tour-14 days</strong></a></p>

<p>Or if you have limited time to travel in Mongolia and need to experience and photograph local and city Naadam Festival on the same trip, then we recommend : <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/naadam-to-naadam-guided-photo-tour" target="_blank">Naadam to Naadam Guided Photo Tour&nbsp;</a></strong></p>

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<p>&nbsp;Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is an impressive natural reserve and is famous for its 5 highest peaks&nbsp;and largest Potanin glacier, lying on more than 4,000m above the sea level, the highest&nbsp;and westernmost region of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The park has not only natural wonders but also it has cultural and historical wonders including thousands of ancient rock carvings, listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site, mysterious stone men and burial mounds and uncommon nomadic cultures of Kazakh and Tuva people.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>There are also beautiful hidden lakes Khoton and Khurgan, worshipped Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, crystal clear rivers and rare wildlife.</p>

<p>Travel Mongolia and take a trip to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">western Mongolia </a>can be a great adventure. If you take a trip to Mongolia&nbsp;you should not miss this amazing cultural, historical and natural rich National Park.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the ten reasons to visit Altai Tavan Bogd National Park of Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>1.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Mongolian Altai Mountains&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>&nbsp;Mongolian Altai is the largest mountain system in Mongolia. Beginning in the mountain group of Tavan Bogd /5 saints/, one of the elevated parts of the country, it stretches south-east and consists of a number of ridges close to each other and average altitude of the ridges is 3,000-3,500meters.</p>

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<p>The highest point is Mt.Khuiten/4374m/ means &ldquo;cold&rdquo; and another peak is Nairamdal means friendship, where Russian, Chinese and Mongolian borders meet. Other peaks are Malchin/Herder/, Burged/Eagle/ and Ulgii/ Land/. Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is the highest and remotest park of Mongolia, established in 1996 and covers 6,362 square kilometers.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>2.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Largest lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park</strong></span></h3>

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<p>Altai Tavan Bogd National Park contains numerous&nbsp;beautiful lakes. The largest Lakes are <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khoton-lake" target="_blank">Khoton</a>, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/khurgan-lake" target="_blank">Khurgan</a> and Dayan. Khoton and Khurgan Lakes are connected with wide channel and surrounded by snow caped mountains and beautiful scenery.</p>

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<p>There is an island covered by woods in the middle of Khoton Lake and the lake is also source of Khovd River which drains the Altai Mountain. These&nbsp;two lakes are home to several species of fishes, some of them are&nbsp;only in western Mongolian basin. Also, many local nomads&nbsp;live&nbsp;around the lakes where you can visit and experience their culture.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>3.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Glaciers of the Park&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>There are more than 10 glaciers in Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains and 3 of them can be seen when you are heading to the park. The largest glacier is Potanin, 14km long and named Grigory Potanin, Russian explorer who first discovered this glacier. Potanin Glacier is decreasing in size in last years as other glaciers around the world. You can hike on the glacier with experienced local guide and take a hike and enjoy the beautiful peaceful scenery.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>4.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Rock carvings of Mongolian Altai Mountains &nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>The most complete and best preserved visual record of human prehistoric representation is existing in Mongolian Altai Mountains, inscribed on UNESCO Heritage Sites as <strong><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1382" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">&ldquo;The Petroglyphic Complex of the Mongolian Altai&rdquo;.</span></a></strong></p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd shiveet_khairkhan Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>About 10,000 petroglyphs and number of ancient human statues/stone man/ are close to <strong><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/UNESCO's-newest-World-Heritage-Sites-Petroglyphs-Complexes-of-the-Mongolian-Altai-Mongolia." target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></strong>which show us the thousands years of ancient tribal history and culture dated back from Neolith to Bronze age and the meaning&nbsp;and expressiveness of this rock art might be transition from ancient hunters, warriors and societies to livestock breeding and the beginning of the classic nomadism in Mongolia.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><img alt="sagsai golden eagle festival mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai-Golden-Eagle-Festival-Tour-Mongolia-By-Ayan-Travel.jpg" /></a></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>5.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Standing rocks and&nbsp;stone men are also popular&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>There are about 700 standing rock and stone men exist in the world and more than 500 of them are located in Mongolia. Near the Shiveet Khairkhan Mountain, there is a complex of Turkic stone men dating back to 6-8th century.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>6.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Visit Kazakh and Tuva Nomads in the park</strong></span></h3>

<p>Altai Tavan Bogd National Park is located in ethnically diverse region of western Mongolia. Kazakh, Tuva and Uriankhai people have been living here for thousands of years and still keeping their nomadic heritages and lifestyle. Their culture and religion are diverse too.</p>

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<p>Tuva people have worshipped Shiveet Khairkhan Moutnain since they had settled in Mongolian Altai and it means that they protect this region including its wildlife and historical/cultural heritage sites for hundreds of years which gives us the chance for discovering our ancestors&rsquo; way of living and beautiful wild nature.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Don&rsquo;t miss to visit in Kazakh family, their hospitality is amazing like other Mongolian nomads.Kazakh people believe in some strange sayings that &ldquo;the family cries and they might be unlucky when guests not to visit their home&rdquo; so Kazakh family offer their last meals to their guests, even they don&rsquo;t have any food for them. Every Kazakh family owns Dombor-the national musical instruments and the <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/golden-eagle-the-hunter-bird-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">golden eagles for prey</span></a></strong>. You can experience their unique culture, lifestyle and amazing hospitality.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>7.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Eagle Hunters and Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>Altai Tavan Bogd national Park is home to golden eagles. Hunting with golden eagles is one of the most important traditions of Mongolian Kazakhs. They train their eagles at its young age and hunt with eagles in winters. In the beginning of October, in Bayan-Ulgii province,<strong><span style="color:#800000;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"> </a>T</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">he Golden Eagle Festival</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/why-you-should-visit-sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> </span></a></strong>is held for promoting Kazakh&rsquo;s ancient tradition to their next generation and to the world. On this fascinating festival, you will see and enjoy uncommon cultural activities and have great opportunity to take stunning photos.</p>

<p>Here you can enjoy the <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/incredible-photos-from-spring-golden-eagle-festival" target="_blank">most impressive golden eagle and eagle hunters&#39; photos</a> by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank">Batzaya Photography</a>.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>8.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Fauna of the Altai&nbsp;Mountain National Park of Mongolia</strong></span></h3>

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<p>The National Park is habitat of large mammals, including,&nbsp;red deer, brown bears, gray wolves foxes and marmots. Endangered snow lynx, <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Snow Leopard,</span></a></strong> <strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Argali wild sheep </span></a></strong>and impressive birds,&nbsp;golden eagles, Eurasian eagle owl, snowcock, and several species of falcons. Also, thousands of migratory birds, pass through in spring and fall, including Eurasian spoonbill, relict, and <strong><a href="https://www.birdmongolia.com/bird-blog/bird-mongolia-shows-life-of-siberian-cranes-in-photos" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">6 species of crane</span></a></strong>, gull and Black Kite hawk. Mongolian Altai is one of the best destination for fishers, Potanin Osman, Mongolian Grayling, found only in western Mongolia and other several species of fish are famous Taimen, Lenok Trout are in the rivers and lakes of the park.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>9.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Flora of the National Park&nbsp;</strong></span></h3>

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<p>Mongolian Altai Mountain the eco region is the habitant of many endemic and endangered species of plants including, Rhodiola rosea Juniperus communis and Altai onion /Allum Altaicum pell/ some of them are used for medicine and food by locals. Half of the flora of Siberia is found&nbsp;to be here. Generally the flora of the park has poorly studied so it is great destination to scientists.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;"><strong>10.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Western Mongolia - Outdoor Activities and Photographic Destination</strong></span></h3>

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<p>Mongolia is a true destination of photography&nbsp;and outdoor adventures. If you are a photographer looking for new, exotic place to photograph, then Mongolian Altai Mountain is the right destination for you. Check out<strong><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-in-western-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">the best photo spots in western region of Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span></strong> You can&nbsp;hike, climb, trek, camp and horseride are popular activities in this awe inspiring region. Landscapes are diverse too, including desert steppe, dense forests, peaceful meadows, crystal clear lakes, Mountain Rivers and glacier and snow caped mountain adventures await you.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;You can trek anywhere in the park and most people hike or ride horses and camels. It is good way to explore surrounding area of the park. Riding and package carrying horses and camels can be rented through both local tour operators and families. Fishing inside the park is great with 5 species of fish, some of them are&nbsp;only found in the Western Mongolian Basin. The lakes and rivers contain Taimen, Lenok Trout, Osman, Grayling, and Pike. Fly fishing during the summer is attracts sportsmen from all over the world and ice fishing is popular among locals during the winter. Fishing inside the park is permitted from June 15 to April 15.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/Climbing Altai Mountains of Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/stunning-photos-of-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Climb the highest peaks of Mongolia</span></a></strong>. To climb the Khuiten Peak needs world class skills and climb the Malchin peak is easier, so you have opportunity to enjoy the view from the roof of Mongolia.</p>

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<p><img alt="visit Mongolia Altai tavan bogd Mountains" src="/uploads/riding tour in Altai Mountains of Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Horseback riding is one of the best way to explore deep in this large park. Riding through the diverse landscapes like locals and visit the highlighted sites of the park. There are more adventures await you which could not be expressed by the words. Ayan Travel (<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com" target="_blank">toursmongolia.com</a>) the local adventure tour operator arranges all kind of tours to the park. Just come and experience!&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is held annually in western Mongolia and is a 2-day festival that annually runs 17 to 18th of September, co-organized by eagle hunters, local officials, and Mongolian tour operator company Ayan Travel.<font color="#37474f" face="Roboto Mono, monospace"><span style="font-size: 14px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);"> </span></font>The festival covers with Kazakh cultural activities, eagle hunting competitions, meeting ups with famous eagle hunters, and special photographic workshops in majestic Altai Mountain ranges at the pleasant time of the year. This year the festival will be held between 2026-09-17&nbsp;and&nbsp;2026-09-18&nbsp;in Sagsai Village, Bayan-Ulgii Province, West Mongolia. Here are the top ten reasons why you should visit the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>1. Golden Eagle Festival Is Getting the World&rsquo;s Most Trendy Event</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>According to world-class publications, there are some new words started to be seen The Golden Eagle Festival, Eagle Hunting in Mongolia, Kazakh Eagle Hunters, Ancient Tradition Is Still Alive in Mongolia &hellip;etc. That is true, appreciate journalists from around the world to promote this incredible human culture which nestles in the remote Altai mountains in Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai-eagle-festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-hunters-mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Since the soul-touching Film made about wonderful teenage eagle huntress Aisholpan, the hidden tradition of eagle hunting has been captured the world&rsquo;s attention. She has been practiced eagle hunting with her father. In 2014, she participated the eagle hunting competition against the adult, experienced eagle hunters during the annual Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia. So the film, the destination, the&nbsp;young generation, and the tradition of eagle hunting is all about the epic story of human culture and nature which truly steal your heart and can be the reason you should visit the Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai eagle festival mongolia opening parade" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-mongolia-opening-parade.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p>

<p><img alt="the eagle huntress aisholpan" src="/uploads/aisholpan.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>2. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Offers Chance To Know About Kazakh Culture </strong></span></span></h2>

<p>Once you decided to travel to west Mongolia, especially visit eagle hunters, one of the most important things to do is experiencing the nomadic lifestyle of the local people and Kazakh culture.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="nomadic migration at  sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai-festival-culture-day-nomadic-migration.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>On the first day</strong> of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival you will totally immerse yourself into the authentic Kazakh culture by visiting hunters&rsquo; families, the most hospitable people on earth, following nomadic migration, learning their customs, experiencing in ger/yurt assembling, tasting local cuisine.</p>

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<p><img alt="eagle-hunter-family-in-west-mongolia" src="/uploads/sagsai-festiva-visit-kazakh-family.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<p>All visitors are invited to have warm talks with popular hunters, listening to epic stories, and speeches in the afternoon. As it is a cultural event, folk music performance is included in the program, the perfect chance to see them in their national embroidered costumes.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Eagle_festival_concert.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p><img alt="kazakh folk performance" src="/uploads/Eagle_festival_folk_performance.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>3. Explore The World Of Eagle Hunting During The Festival </strong></span></span></h2>

<p>Hunting with eagles has been practiced by Kazakh and Kyrgyz people for thousands of years in central Asia. Today in Mongolia, this is still living among the Kazakhs in its ancient form.</p>

<p><img alt="eagle-hunters-sagsai-festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunitng-mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>The giant golden eagle soaring over the prey, and the hunter or Berkutchi /eagle hunter I Kazakh language/ calling his eagle while galloping on horseback to the prey, the hunter eagle swooping down and landed on the prey hand with her full speed.</p>

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<p><img alt="eagle-prey" src="/uploads/hunting-eagle-prey.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<p>This is the most amazing moment to show us how the eagle and the man have built a special, spiritual relationship during their training period. It is said that there are five methods of hunting with eagles used among Kazakh falconry. You will learn all about the eagle hunting, its traditions and see thrilling competitions on the second day of the festival.</p>

<p><img alt="eagle hunter at sagsai eagle festival" src="/uploads/Eagle-Hunter-in-Mongolia-Sagsai.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="tug of war at eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunting-festoval-competition.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px; " /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>4. Photography Workshops At Sagsai Eagle Festival</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>We are helping our clients to &ldquo;Be the eye to the world&rdquo;, the words make us motivated as a photo tour organizing team. The 2-day festival is dedicated to all levels of photographers and filmmakers. The Golden Eagle Festival is so photogenic and very rich in unique objects to capture.</p>

<p><img alt="photography tour to sagsai festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-mongolia-photography-workshops.jpg" /></p>

<p>The hunter eagles, elegantly geared horses, traditionally embroidery dressed locals, festival parade, thrilling games on horseback, cultural ceremonies, performances, eagle hunting actions, ethnic portraits, and natural beauties are all in front of you.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="portrait photography at sagsai eagle festival" src="/uploads/eagle-hunter-portrait.jpg" /></p>

<p>Special photo sessions are included in the program and if you need more professional service please just tell us and let us make your lens be the eye to the world. Photography workshops are held by talented, professional photographer Batzaya Choijiljav, who has been arranging and taking photographic adventures throughout Mongolia for more than a decade.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>5. Why Sagsai Is An Ideal Place For The Eagle Festival</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>Sagsai soum, or village is a perfect habitat of giant eagles, wildlife, and nomadic people. The most eagle hunters of west Mongolia, are living in this small village, so we can call this place as a Hot Spot of Eagle Hunting Tradition in Mongolia. The Eagle Festival takes place in 35km from the Ulgii town, in a convenient area of Sagsai (river) valley surrounded with magnificent mountain backdrops. Special thanks to the local officials of Sagsai village for the cooperation with organizing the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival and it helps us to make our festival more local and tourism-friendly and well-organized.</p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>6. September Is Pleasant Time For Travelling To Eagle Hunters In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>When nature turns into its most&nbsp;beautiful color, September is considered to be a suitable period to travel in Mongolia. The temperature is milder than October and a bit cooler than warm August. Pleasant days are good for festive attenders, and the clear nights are perfect to shoot night sky photography. It is also an important period for the eagle training to prepare them for winter hunting. So September is the best time to travel to the eagle hunting festival in Mongolia.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>7. Not Too Touristy Festival of Mongolia Gives Us Great Freedom</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>If you are a crowd escaper, creative artist, or passionate photographer and need to produce eye-catching works during your travels, or need to have uncommon images of the eagle festival then Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is the right attraction for you. All the participants are so pleasant to allow us to meet, to have an interview, and to photograph them, the competitions take place right in front of you, so just focus on your passionate subjects.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>8. Other Activities Around The Sagsai Festival</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>As it is festive, the trade fair,&nbsp;souvenir stands, coffee corner, night events other services, or activities are available during the festival. Tourists are invited to attend our special arranged activities, which would be a surprise for now.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="sagsai festival" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-festival-trade-fair.jpg" style=" float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p><img alt="eagle festival in sagsai" src="/uploads/sagsai-eagle-festival-other-activities.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>9. Contribution To Local People&rsquo;s Livelihood of Altai Region</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>The contribution of tourism towards improving the livelihoods of local people in the remote Altai region of Mongolia. As an organizer of the festival, we have made some economic and social contribution to the local people, especially for young kids. For our clients, this is not the only contribution to the local hunters&rsquo; livelihood but also to educate, to inspire international audiences to promote this exotic heritage through their lenses. Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers some special sessions for your project if you would like to create outstanding impacts on the society.</p>

<p><img alt="contribute to local people at sagsai festival" src="/uploads/contribution-to-eagle-hunters.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p><img alt="contribution to local society at sagsai" src="/uploads/contribute-local-people-at-sagsai-festival.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%;" /></p>

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<h2><span style="color:#008080;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>10. Ayan Travel Experienced Travel Company In Mongolia</strong></span></span></h2>

<p>For the last decade, we have been successfully arranging adventure, event-based, and photography tours throughout Mongolia, under the lead of Batzaya Choijiljav, the active traveler, talented photographer, and verified photo contributor to the world-class agencies. Based on our previous travel experiences, we organize Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;with the help of local eagle hunters, official places of Mongolian tourism organizations, and our valuable partners and clients.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="ayan travel team at sagsai festival" src="/uploads/Ayan_travel_group_at_eagle_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>For the basic tour operating services,&nbsp;such as meals, accommodation, transportation, travel, photography gear organizing, and keeping all visitors&#39; safety, are arranged by our travel specialists and local partners. Our well-experienced tour guides, photography crew are here to make your trip wonderful. The Team at Ayan Travel try our best to make your trip successfully completed.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">A Picture Says A Thousand Words, But A Video Shows A Thousand Pictures.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">The atmosphere of <strong>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">Here we suggest<span style="color:#024748;"> </span><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival Tour 2026</span></a><font color="#800000">.&nbsp;</font></u></p>

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			'body' => '<h2>Our recommendation for a two week Mongolia itinerary</h2>

<p>Are you looking for recommendation for Travel Mongolia? Are you asking for someone&rsquo;s help or suggestions right now? Haven&#39;t got much time but you want to take a Mongolia trip?&nbsp;<br />
You&#39;ll get a different answer from anyone you ask about the must-sees and must-dos in Mongolia tour. So it can be tough to make sure you get the most from your tour Mongolia so we&#39;ve pooled our knowledge and put together the ultimate 2-week Mongolia trip.&nbsp;However, we share some of our tours to put into perspective how you need to go about planning a trip to Mongolia with just two weeks at your disposal. That way you&rsquo;ll get a better feel for a place and get to know the best things to do while your visits Mongolia. Understand that you will never have time to see EVERYTHING. And be okay with it.</p>

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<p><img alt="2 weeks tour in Mongolia" src="/uploads/2 week in Mongolia trip.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Spending your time in Mongolia for two weeks...</em></p>

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How should I&nbsp;spend 2 weeks in Mongolia?</h2>

<p>For all tour in Mongolia, experiencing in nomadic life is of utmost importance if you want explore real culture and adventure travel. In Mongolia it means you&rsquo;ll spend less time getting inside and more time exploring unchanged and untouched of wildlife and tradition and culture of nomadic herders, also wandering ancient history sites and enjoying natural beauty that make Mongolia world-famous.&nbsp;<br />
Trip from Ulaanbaatar to the countryside, be prepared to experience a wide range of vibes and experiences. We wouldn&rsquo;t go from the west to east and back. That&rsquo;s the mentality you have to have with travelling in Mongolia. You can choose your Mongolia tour destinations. Travel Mongolia within 2 week is not enough, not long time, however we recommend you the perfect 2 weeks&nbsp;tour in Mongolia with us.<br />
If you&rsquo;re a<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-for-the-first-time-travelers-in-mongolia" target="_blank">&nbsp;first-time visitor to Mongolia,</a>&nbsp;you need to put some thought into your Mongolia travel planning. Moreover highlight of your 2 week Mongolia is<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/the-top-5-must-see-events-in-mongolia" target="_blank">&nbsp;festivals and events</a>&nbsp;of the regions, which attracts lots of interests, you decide to travel.</p>

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<p><img alt="Naadam festival opening ceremony " src="/uploads/Naadam openning ceremony.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>&nbsp;Naadam Festival - National Holiday of Mongolia. Opening ceremony in the central stadium of Ulaanbaatar city.&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:20px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">The Perfect 14 Day Mongolia Itinerary&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></h2>

<h3><strong>Ulaanbaatar Day 1-2</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Your tour will start from UB, capital city of Mongolia. It&rsquo;s a heck of an introduction to the country though, so prepare yourself.<br />
So, what to do in Ulaanbaatar? Well, A lot!&nbsp;<br />
At the top of your travel list should be Gandan Monastery and the Bogd Khaan Museum. This is the number one religious sights of Mongolia, and for good reason. Gandan Monastery, which houses the Migijid Janraisag statue with 26.5 meter high which is tallest indoor statue in the world, is generally regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in the country.<br />
There are many more temples, monasteries and museums in Ulaanbaatar, so you won&rsquo;t be short of temples and Buddha statues.&nbsp;<br />
Some notable highlights include Zaisan Square (Soviet Union Memorial) and you can walk 300 meters on staircase with more than 600 steps and reach the Memorial and also view UB city from top of the mountain.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolia ulaanbaatar " src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_city.jpg" /></p>

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And, of course, there&rsquo;s more to Ulaanbaatar than monasteries. Ulaanbaatar has fantastic nightlife and shopping, with some of the best restaurants and bars in city.&nbsp;<br />
Another attraction in UB city is the Chinggis square &ndash;heart of the city, large colonnade monument of Chinggis khaan, Ogedei, Khubilai khan dominates the square&rsquo;s north side directly in front of government palace.<br />
Other than that, our advice for UB is to spend some time getting acclimatized, experiencing culture of the people, wandering Ger-streets, checking out the traditional music concerts, and immersing yourself in night life of the city.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Mongolian capital city Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/Ulaanbaatar_capital_city.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em>Sukhbaatar Square in the center of Ulaanbaatar city&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Gobi Desert and&nbsp;ancient capital Karakorum&nbsp;Day 3-7</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank">Travel to Gobi desert Mongolia</a>&nbsp;start by flight to Dalanzadgad and drive to Yol Valley and explore Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park.&nbsp;Then you will go to Khongor Sand Dunes and recommend you sand skating, the most famous and touristy section of the Gobi desert.<br />
Next stops will be Bayanzag &ndash;cemetery of dinosaurs and Ongi Monastery. This mysterious desert offers you to explore prehistoric sites such as dinosaur fossils and ancient sea bed remains. Experience nomadic lifestyle, meet local people, try camel riding, hike on sand dunes, take stunning pictures and collect beautiful memory while you are travelling.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Gobi desert tours mongolia" src="/uploads/hongor_sand_dune.jpg" /></p>

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After that you will head to Orkhon Waterfall. Full check out most important&nbsp; travel destinations including Ruins of Chinggis Khan&lsquo;s ancient capital Karakorum and the first established monastery of Mongolia-Erdene-zuu and many more and its Museum and Tuvkhun Monastery. It is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO world heritage and Turkic exploring. Combinations of natural beauty and historical sites are wonderful out there in province of Arkhangai.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Erdenezuu monastery Mongolia" src="/uploads/erdenezuu_monastery1.jpg" /></p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Khovsgol Lake Day 8-12</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Next main Mongolia tour attraction heads from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/arkhangai" target="_blank">Arkhangai</a>&nbsp;to Khuvsgul lake. There you&rsquo;ll find the camp houses on shore of fresh water lake of Khuvsgul, where many foreigners base themselves long term thanks to the nice view, mysterious reindeer herder&lsquo;s way of living and ancient shaman rituals. There&rsquo;s a fantastic exploring of untouched life of reindeer herders, arguably the most mysterious ethnic group in the world, a gorgeous Taiga nature beauty on the shore of lake, and it is national park of Khuvsgul.&nbsp;<br />
Northern part of Mongolia is the land of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/I-Documented-Mongolia%E2%80%99s-Mystical-Tsaatan-Reindeer-People" target="_blank">Tsaatan people</a>, reindeer herders and beautiful Khuvsgul Lake National Park.&nbsp;Visit Tsaatan minority of Mongolia, experience their primitive life style, meet authentic shamans to get knowledge of them and ride reindeer through the Taiga.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake Mongolia" src="/uploads/Khovsgol_lake.jpg" /></p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Khovsgol lake and darkhad valley" src="/uploads/darkhad_valley.jpg" /></p>

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<strong>&nbsp;Ending your 2 week Itinerary Day 13-14</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Back in UB.<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/popular-weekend-trips-around-ulaanbaatar" target="_blank">&nbsp;Experiencing the&nbsp;best tour attractions near UB</a>&nbsp;&ndash; enjoying Chinggis Khaan Equestrian statue near UB city and where it has historical statues and museums. Shopping and cultural performance and have some free day for yourself.<br />
Transfer to the Airport and Departure.<br />
What are your thoughts on this itinerary or do you have any questions about it?&nbsp;<br />
I&rsquo;d LOVE to hear if you use this itinerary on your visit!</p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:28px;">Need a longer&nbsp;Itinerary? Consider&nbsp;Mongolian Travel Destinations&nbsp;</span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">In case the above 2 week Mongolia travel itinerary doesn&rsquo;t check all your boxes, or you were looking for a longer itinerary (or you just want to try and pack more in!), here are some more of our Mongolia travel destinations for you to think about adding to your itinerary.</p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip to Western Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why western Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is homeland of Eagle hunters and Khazakhs and also includes thousands of ancient rock carvings which is listed on UNESCO World heritage site and also Mongolian Altai mountains.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash;Mongolian Altai Mountains, Altai Tavan Bogd national park, ancient rock carvings, Mysterious stone men and burial mounds, Golden eagle festival and Mongolian Kazakhs.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do</u>&nbsp;&ndash; reaching western part of the nation, climbing the mountain, trekking, sightseeing ,walking and photographing in national park, horse riding, visiting local nomadic families, seeing and experiencing&nbsp; eagle hunters and exploring local towns.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there&nbsp;</u>&ndash; domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep and horse.</p>

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<p><img alt="Altai mountains " src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_tuva_family.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Eagle hunting tour in Altai Mountain Mongolia" src="/uploads/Altai_mountain_eagle hunting.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/adventures-in-altai-tavan-bogd-mountains-tour" target="_blank">Adventures in Altai Tavan bogd Mountain tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/golden-eagle-festival-mongol-altai-mountains-photographic-expedition" target="_blank">Golden Eagle Festival and Mongol Altai Mountains Photographic Expedition</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related Articles and Topics</strong></p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/western" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destination, Western Mongolia</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-to-visit-mongolian-altai-mountains" target="_blank">10 Reasons to visit Mongolian Atai&nbsp;Mountains</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Central Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why central Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is one of the most important cultural regions in the world and was recognized by the UNESCO world heritage and Turkic exploring. Combinations of natural beauty and historical sites are wonderful out there. There you can have chance to see wild animals such as Takhi-wild horse, Argalin wild sheep, Red deer, Siberian marmot and many species of birds and more.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash; Khustai national park, Kharkhorin, Erdenezuu monastery, Tsenkher hot spa, Khorgiin Togoo volcano and Terkhiin tsagaan lake, &nbsp;Tuvkhun monastery, Orkhon waterfall, Manzushir monastery, Gorkhi-Terelj national park, Ugii lake, Orkhon valley,Khuisiin naiman nuur,Chuluut river valley, Tsonjinboldog,Khugnu-Tarni&nbsp; national park,Shankh monastery, Taikhar rock, Choir town, Suvraga khairkhan mountain,13<sup>th</sup>&nbsp;century complex and Tsetserleg town Arkhangai province.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do&nbsp;</u>&ndash;horse trekking, visit historical sites and national parks, monasteries, fishing, climbing and many more</p>

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<p><u>How to get there &ndash;</u>&nbsp;offroad minivan or jeep for your choice</p>

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<p><img alt="Central Mongolia Tours" src="/uploads/Central_mongolian_Kharkhorin.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Mongolia bird watching" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_birds.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Live with mongolian nomads" src="/uploads/Central_mongolia_Family.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp; - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/horse-riding-in-legendary-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank">Horse riding in legendary Orkhon valley Tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/gobi-desert-and-orkhon-valley-tour" target="_blank"> Gobi desert-Orkhon valley tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; - <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/fishing-in-central-mongolia-tour" target="_blank">Fishing in Central Mongolia tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News and Topics</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/central" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Central Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photo-spots-of-central-mongolia" target="_blank">Best Photo spots of Central Mongolia</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Eastern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why Eastern Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is birthplace of Chinggis Khan, man of the millennium and untouched and unexplored destination of Eastern Mongolia. In the east, there are many small lakes attracted by birds. There are also sand dunes of Gobi in Sukhbaatar province.</p>

<p>There you can</p>

<p><u>Must see places&nbsp;</u>&ndash;Burkhan Khaldun Mountain,Gun galuut nature reserve ,Baldan Bereeven Monastery, Khangal lake, Uglugch wall, Airag ord, Altan Ovoo, Shiliin Bogd Volcano, Taliin agui, Menen steppe-Eastern Mongolian steppe, Blue lake, Khar lake, Dariganga tribe,&nbsp; Khurgiin Khundii</p>

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<p><u>Things to do&nbsp;</u>&ndash; Visiting Chinggis Khaan&rsquo;s birth land, Natural parks and more, bird watching, hiking on sand dunes, horse riding, fishing, exploring tradition of nomadic life of Eastern Mongolia, especially Dariganga ethnic tribe and driving through Menen steppe.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there &ndash;</u>&nbsp;offroad minivan or jeep</p>

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<p><img alt="Eastern Mongolia tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_nomadic_life.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Eastern mongolia horse riding tour" src="/uploads/eastern_mongolia_horses.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp; -<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/eastern-mongolia-tour" target="_blank"> Eastern Mongolia tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp; -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/discovering-homeland-of-chinggis-khaan-tour" target="_blank">Discovering Homeland of Chinggis Khaan tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News and Articles</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp; <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/eastern" target="_blank">Mongolian travel destinations, Eastern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/activities-and-things-to-do-in-eastern-mongolia" target="_blank">Activities and Things to Do in Eastern Mongolia</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Southern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why southern Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is home to Dinosaur fossils and exploring ancient sea bed remains and mysterious Mongolian Gobi desert. There are rare thrives such as Mongolian bactrial camel, Mongolian antelope, Black tailed gazelle, Argal wild sheep ,Ibex ,Snow leapord and many more.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash; Ikh gazriin chulu, Zorgol Khairkhan, Baga gazriin chuluu, Gobi desert, Yol valley, Gobi gurvan saikhan national park, Bayan Zag, Khermen tsav, Ongi monastery, Khongor sand dune, Ikh Bogd Mountain, Orog Lake, Shargalzuut hot spa, Sainshand city and Dalanzadgad</p>

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<p><u>Things to do there</u>- experiencing famous Mongolian Gobi desert, camel riding through&nbsp;&nbsp; , taking pictures, sightseeing and hiking on wonderful creation of sand dunes and national parks in Gobi.</p>

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<p><u>How to get there</u>- by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep</p>

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<p><img alt="Southern Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian stepp.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Monasteries Mongolia" src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_monasteries.jpg" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Gobi_desert_mongolia " src="/uploads/Southern_mongolian_desert.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/caravaning-through-desert-wonders-tour" target="_blank"> Caravanning through Desert Wonders Tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/classic-mongolia-photography-tour" target="_blank">Classic Mongolia Photography Tour</a></p>

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<p><strong>Related News</strong>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/southern" target="_blank">Mongolian tourist destination, Southern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-gobi-through-the-lens-of-photographer" target="_blank">Mongolian Gobi Through the Lens of Photographer</a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><span style="color:#B22222;"><strong>2 week trip in Northern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><u>Why northern Mongolia?</u></p>

<p>Because it is land of Tsaatan people, reindeer herders and beautiful Khuvsgul lake national park. There you can see many historical sites and burial monuments, many big rivers and lakes and true wild nature.</p>

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<p><u>Must see places</u>&nbsp;&ndash;Amarbaysgalant monastery, Khuvsgul lake, Darkhad valley, Uushig Deer stone, Uran togoo volcano,T engis river, Delger rivers, Darkhad tribe, Erdenet city and Darkhan city. The Khubsgul Lake is inhabited by moose, reindeer, argali, Siberian ibex, red deer, many species of bird and fish.</p>

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<p><u>Things to do</u>&nbsp;&ndash; trekking mountains, exploring and visiting unique tradition of reindeer herders, their unchanged way of lives,</p>

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<p><u>How to get there</u>&nbsp;&ndash;by domestic flight, off road minivan or jeep.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Khovsgol lake mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia Khovsgol lake.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 514px;" /></p>

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<p><img alt="Tsaatan people at northern mongolia" src="/uploads/Northern mongolia tsaatan people.jpg" /></p>

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<p><strong>Suggested tours</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/pioneering-in-khuvsgul-taiga-wilderness-trekking-tour" target="_blank">Pioneering in Khuvsgul Taiga wilderness trekking tour</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/photo-tour-to-mystical-reindeer-herders-in-mongolia" target="_blank">Photo Tour to Mystical Reindeer Herders in Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Related Topics and News</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/northern" target="_blank"> Mongolian travel destinations, Northern Mongolia</a></p>

<p>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/my-epic-journey-to-taiga-mountains-of-northern-mongolia" target="_blank">My Epic Journey to Taiga Mountains of Northern Mongolia</a></p>

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<h2><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Two -&nbsp;Week Mongolia Tour Itinerary</span></span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Many travelers disregard the actual size of Mongolia, and its landscape until they arrive and end up regretting the choices they made in the planning stage and decided to come back travel in Mongolia. So, considering Mongolia is so vast, the problem becomes how to travel in a 2 weeks of time, and where to visit in Mongolia?</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Ayan travel-team of local travel experts organizing discovery and adventure oriented tours for group, incentives and individuals. We offer 2 week trip program that cover best travel places, must see attractions&nbsp;of Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">What are you waiting for? Take the next step and get your Mongolia trip&nbsp;planning by Ayan travel. Let Ayan travel team be as your Mongolia Travel guide. We always try provide a chance to encounter authentic nomadic life and adventures activities that Mongolia has to offer proudly.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tailormade" target="_blank">Be directly connect to our tailor made programs if you seek 2 week Mongolia tour with special interest</a>.</strong></p>

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Congratulations that you decide and intend to travel to the remotest, density populated, exotic and country of last remaining nomads. This was my dream to visit this beautiful country. In the city, people will allow foreigner a&nbsp;very wide margin, and many Mongolians don&rsquo;t strictly follow all the rules either.&nbsp; Every province and ethnic groups have different traditions. So it is better to read or ask from your guide and local team.&nbsp;</p>

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Here are &quot;The 10 Tips&nbsp;for the First Time Travelers to Mongolia&quot;&nbsp;</h2>

<h3><br />
1. Expectation VS Reality&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians are nomads. The main accommodation for tourist is &ldquo;Ger camp&rdquo;, the traditional dwelling of the Mongols. I expected that Mongolia&nbsp;is the only country of nomadic people, wide steppes and offers not too many modern comforts for travelers. In facts,&nbsp;for instance, we stayed in tourist ger camp where we could feel good enough comfort. But not all camps are good like that. The felt cover of the Ger dwelling smells naturally during the rainy days. Please try to understand it is their traditional, long-lasting accommodation. I advise you prepare yourself if you travel in Mongolia for a multi-day trip.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/where-to-stay-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Where to stay in Mongolia</span></a></p>

<h3>2. Mongolian visa process</h3>

<p>Do you know about the visa of Mongolia? Check out the visa-free countries&nbsp;<u><a href="http://www.consul.mn/eng/02visae.php" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">here</span></a></u>. If you are not a nationality from visa-free countries it has several options.&nbsp;<br />
First please check whether it has Mongolian embassy or consulate in your country? If yes, please go there and apply for your visa. If no please find the second option. It has a chance to get a visa at the airport. For this option, the tour operator company&rsquo;s invitation is required. The process will be 2 weeks to 2 months.&nbsp;<br />
Finally, I recommend you to choose your right partner in Mongolia</p>

<p>- <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">10 things you need to </span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">know-Traveler&#39;s</span></a><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/ultimate-checklist-for-travel-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;"> Checklist&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="tips for travel mongolia " src="/uploads/how to travel to mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>3. Mongolian weather&nbsp;</h3>

<p>The climate in Mongolia is unpredictable. The temperature difference between day and night is extreme, especially in the Gobi, the Southern Part of Mongolia. The northern and western part of Mongolia is getting&nbsp;colder from the end of August. So, if you are traveling in shoulder season in Mongolia, pack your warm garments for traveling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>-&nbsp;<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-period-to-travel-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best Time to Visit Mongolia</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia weather " src="/uploads/mongolia weather.jpg" /></p>

<h3>4. Meals in Mongolia</h3>

<p>Are you vegan, vegetarian or need gluten-free food in Mongolia? Actually, in the city of Mongolia-Ulaanbaatar has restaurants more than 50 countries meals, and ger camps in the countryside can do those kinds of foods according to your special request as soon as you pre-book it. If you choose a tented camping tour this will be quite hard, when you don&rsquo;t have experienced cook.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="what to eat in mongolia " src="/uploads/what to eat in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>5. Rules in the Ger&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">It is incredible, even you&rsquo;re not pre-arrangement you can visit nomadic families and they hospitalized you from the bottom of their heart. When you enter the ger never step on the threshold (Bosgo), and watch out your head to butt a lintel or door jamb.&nbsp;<br />
Middle and north side of the ger is an important part of the family. NO garbage, litter is ever thrown into the fire such as onionskin etc.&nbsp;<br />
The left side of the ger is female&rsquo;s and the right side is man&rsquo;s side. Northside is a sacred and holy area such as divinity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolian ger photos " src="/uploads/mongolia traditional dwelling.jpg" /></p>

<h3>6. Timing in Mongolia</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Synonymous to &ldquo;Island time&rdquo;. It used to have only morning and evening time when Mongolians didn&#39;t have a watch. Sunray inside the ger/yurt/ was used&nbsp;both as a&nbsp;sun clock&nbsp;and a calendar. Generally, elders are still using&nbsp;this timing today.&nbsp;People are less aware of time here and locals are the very relaxed attitude about it. Say your time with extra and reserves to your local team.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolian ger photos " src="/uploads/ger mongolian yurts.jpg" /></p>

<h3>7. Bring cash in the countryside</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Please prefer Mongolian currency-Tugrik. By the way, during the national holidays, they have 3-5 days of rest and no bank and no currency exchange are working. In this case, it is better to change at the airport. Otherwise, the bank or exchange has a better rate. And Mongolian countryside is cash-based society and ATM in a small town might have no cash even it is the tourist peak season. Also, it has a risk of no electricity in the whole soums or towns, it can happen anytime in any place. No electricity means none of the business goes normally.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>8. Small gifts to the children of the countryside</h3>

<p>Kids are always curious and bring with you a small gift for children. My advice would be to bring them something they don&rsquo;t have stationary, books, puzzles, but sweets and toys are just as fine. If you like to take pictures of them, both of the kids and adults appreciate some gifts, to be taken their photos.&nbsp;</p>

<p>- <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to Pack for Mongolia Trip&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="nomads kids mongolia photos " src="/uploads/nomad kids mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3>9. Tipping for staff</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">First-time travelers always ask about the amount of tips for their local staffs.&nbsp;<br />
Though by definition a tip is never legally required, it is recommended when you are on tour. This is not spoiling the market or running hospitality, it is simply being fair. Tips will vary depending on the length and complexity of the trip, the number of staff on the trip and the number of clients on the trip. Generally, groups like to meet together before the end of the tour to discuss how much they would like to tip each staff member based on their individual trek experience. Tipping in hotels and restaurants is up to the individual, 10% never goes wrong here.</p>

<h3>10. Find Mongolian Tour Company</h3>

<p>Finally, I advise you to choose a local tour company that offers a reasonable price and good service. So how to find a good local tour operator in Mongolia? Consider your travel purpose, budget and&nbsp;experience of the local company.&nbsp;For me, I searched on the internet and then filtered them by my travel interest.&nbsp;There are similar agencies found on google and I sent email them and then compared their responses, experiences, reliability and specialties.&nbsp;&nbsp;For me,&nbsp;I chose <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">this company</span></a> because I prefer adventure and photography specialist.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="travel agency in mongolia " src="/uploads/best travel agency in mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>I hope this advice may helpful for you and your Mongolia Trip would be great even if you are a first timer in Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>
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			'body' => '<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunter_Baitei_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>When I met Baitei in the Altai Mountains of western Mongolia, I was meeting far more than an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>I was meeting a man whose life spanned nearly a century of change.</p>

<p>Born in 1930 in Altants&ouml;gts soum of Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province, Baitei witnessed the final years of traditional nomadic life, the period of collectivization, the expansion of education into remote communities, the rise and fall of the socialist era, and the emergence of modern Mongolia.</p>

<p>Throughout those decades of change, one thing remained constant: his connection to the eagle hunting tradition of the Kazakh people.</p>

<p>For most of his life, Baitei was known not only as an eagle hunter but also as a respected herder and haymaker. He became a seven-time provincial champion haymaker and was later recognized nationally as a State Champion Haymaker. Yet when speaking with him, medals and titles rarely seemed important.</p>

<p>His stories almost always returned to family, eagles, and the values that guided his life.</p>

<p>More than anything else, Baitei belonged to a generation that remembered a different Altai &mdash; an Altai before tourism, before international recognition, and before eagle hunting became known to the wider world.</p>

<h2>&ldquo;My Son, Get an Eagle&rdquo;</h2>

<p>One story revealed more about Baitei than any list of achievements ever could.</p>

<p>After he married in 1949, tragedy struck the young family. Several of his children died in infancy, and he fell into deep sorrow. Seeing his son&#39;s struggle, Baitei&rsquo;s father offered a simple piece of advice:</p>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;My son, get an eagle.&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Baitei followed that advice.</p>

<p>Years later, he still remembered the change it brought to his life.</p>

<p>After acquiring his first eagle, he found himself focused once again on daily responsibilities. Caring for the bird, traveling through the mountains, preparing for hunts, and training the eagle gave purpose and structure to his days.</p>

<p>The eagle became far more than a hunting companion.</p>

<p>It became part of his recovery.</p>

<p>Whether viewed as practical wisdom, emotional healing, or simply the power of responsibility, the advice changed the course of his life.</p>

<p>For the rest of his years, eagles remained at the center of his world.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Hunter Baitei" src="/uploads/Ulaanhus_Bayan_olgii_baitei_hunter.png" /></p>

<h2>Not Everyone Who Carries an Eagle Is an Eagle Hunter</h2>

<p>Among the many things Baitei shared was an old saying remembered by Kazakh eagle hunters.</p>

<blockquote>
<p>&ldquo;Are you an eagle hunter, or merely the man who scares the fox from its hiding place?&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>

<p>The phrase may sound humorous at first, but its meaning was serious.</p>

<p>For Baitei, carrying an eagle on one&#39;s arm did not automatically make someone an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The title had to be earned.</p>

<p>A true eagle hunter trained the bird, cared for it through every season, understood its behavior, hunted successfully with it, and accepted responsibility for its well-being.</p>

<p>Without that commitment, a person might participate in a hunt, but he had not yet earned the respect associated with the title of eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The saying reflected Baitei&rsquo;s philosophy toward life itself.</p>

<p>Respect was earned through work, patience, and dedication.</p>

<p>Never through appearance alone.</p>

<p>As he often reminded younger hunters, tradition survives not because people wear the clothing or carry the eagle, but because they accept the responsibility that comes with both.</p>

<p>For Baitei, eagle hunting was never about image.</p>

<p>It was about commitment.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Ulaanhus_Bayan_olgii_baitei_hunters.png" /></p>

<h2>When Eagle Hunters Came to Ulaanbaatar</h2>

<p>One of Baitei&rsquo;s most remarkable memories dated back to 1950.</p>

<p>That year, Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province celebrated its tenth anniversary, and a group of eagle hunters, including Baitei, traveled to Ulaanbaatar to participate in the national celebrations.</p>

<p>For many people in the capital, it was among the first opportunities to see Kazakh eagle hunters and their golden eagles in person.</p>

<p>During the event, the hunters demonstrated traditional eagle hunting techniques before large crowds. Live foxes were released, and visitors watched as the eagles displayed the skills that had been passed down through generations in the Altai Mountains.</p>

<p>Today, such demonstrations may seem familiar in an age of festivals, tourism, and international photography expeditions.</p>

<p>But in 1950, the event carried a different meaning.</p>

<p>It represented a tradition from Mongolia&rsquo;s far western frontier being introduced to the nation as a whole.</p>

<p>For Baitei, the memory was never about personal recognition.</p>

<p>Instead, he remembered it as a moment when the eagle hunting tradition itself received recognition and respect beyond the valleys and mountains where it had long survived.</p>

<p>It was a reminder that the culture of the Altai was also part of the story of Mongolia.</p>

<h2>Twenty-Five Eagles Across Sixty-Four Years</h2>

<p>During his lifetime, Baitei trained and hunted with approximately twenty-five golden eagles.</p>

<p>He spent more than sixty-four years as an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>The numbers alone are impressive, but they reveal only part of the story.</p>

<p>Each eagle required years of care, patience, and dedication. Long before a hunt could take place, a hunter needed to understand the bird&rsquo;s temperament, build trust, and develop a partnership that could not be rushed.</p>

<p>Every hunting season brought new challenges.</p>

<p>Winter conditions in the Altai Mountains were often harsh. Hunters traveled across remote valleys and mountain slopes, relying not only on the skill of the eagle but also on their own endurance and experience.</p>

<p>Over the decades, Baitei witnessed changing times, changing communities, and changing ways of life.</p>

<p>Yet the relationship between hunter and eagle remained remarkably constant.</p>

<p>For him, eagle hunting was never simply about catching foxes.</p>

<p>It was about maintaining a connection between people, animals, landscape, and tradition.</p>

<p>Each eagle eventually returned to the wild, bringing an end to a relationship that had often lasted for many years.</p>

<p>Then the cycle would begin again.</p>

<p>Few eagle hunters anywhere in the world can claim such a lifetime of experience.</p>

<p>For more than six decades, Baitei remained part of a tradition that linked generations of hunters to the mountains, valleys, and open skies of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_Baitei_with_songs_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2>An Altai Before Festivals</h2>

<p>When Baitei began hunting with eagles, the Altai was a very different place.</p>

<p>There were no international visitors, no organized eagle festivals, and no photographers arriving from around the world in search of dramatic images and cultural stories.</p>

<p>The tradition survived because families continued to practice it.</p>

<p>Knowledge passed from fathers to sons.</p>

<p>Young hunters learned through observation, patience, and years of experience in the mountains. Skills were earned slowly and often required a lifetime to master.</p>

<p>The Altai that Baitei remembered was quieter and far more isolated than the one visitors encounter today.</p>

<p>Roads were fewer.</p>

<p>Communication was limited.</p>

<p>Many valleys remained connected only by seasonal migration routes and local knowledge.</p>

<p>Yet the values at the heart of the tradition remain familiar even today.</p>

<p>Respect for elders.</p>

<p>Commitment to family.</p>

<p>Responsibility toward animals.</p>

<p>Pride in one&#39;s homeland.</p>

<p>For Baitei, these values mattered more than recognition or fame.</p>

<p>They formed the foundation of everyday life in the Altai long before the outside world became aware of eagle hunting.</p>

<p>His memories offer a rare glimpse into a period when the tradition existed not as a cultural attraction, but simply as a way of life.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_summer_place_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunter_summer_place_Baitei_family_Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>This article is based on interviews conducted during the research and preparation of the book <em>EAGLE HUNTERS (БҮРГЭД)</em> by photographer and author Batzaya Choijiljav.</p>

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<p>Visitors who travel to Mongolia&#39;s Altai Mountains are often drawn by the region&#39;s spectacular landscapes and the opportunity to meet eagle hunters who continue one of Central Asia&#39;s most remarkable living traditions.</p>

<p>One of them is Asylbek Manaa of Sagsai soum in Bayan-&Ouml;lgii Province.</p>

<p>When I first visited Asylbek&#39;s family, I expected to hear stories about hunting with golden eagles. Instead, much of our conversation returned to something deeper &mdash; family, responsibility, respect, and the lessons passed from one generation to the next.</p>

<p>For Asylbek, those lessons came from his father, the late eagle hunter Manaa.</p>

<p>Asylbek was born into a large family of eleven children. He was the sixth son among brothers and sisters who grew up together in the wide valleys of the Altai.</p>

<p>His parents were herders. His father was also a third-generation eagle hunter.</p>

<p>When speaking about his childhood, Asylbek returned again and again to the same thought:</p>

<p>&ldquo;To us, our father was a hero.&rdquo;</p>

<p>The words were simple, but behind them stood an entire way of life.</p>

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<p>TO US, OUR FATHER WAS A HERO</p>

<p>His father rarely taught through speeches. Instead, he taught through example.</p>

<p>Children learned by watching.</p>

<p>Older boys looked after horses and cattle, gathered water and firewood, and helped with the daily work of the household.</p>

<p>Younger children herded sheep and goats or cared for their younger siblings.</p>

<p>Everyone had responsibilities.</p>

<p>Work was not considered a burden.</p>

<p>It was simply part of life.</p>

<p>Looking back, Asylbek remembers that neither his father nor mother seemed to sit still for long. They were always working, always caring for their family, and always creating an environment where responsibility felt natural rather than forced.</p>

<p>The result, he says with pride, is that all eleven children grew up healthy, started families of their own, and continue to live productive lives today.</p>

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<p>THE STRENGTH BEHIND THE FAMILY</p>

<p>While Manaa passed down the traditions of eagle hunting, Asylbek&#39;s mother played an equally important role.</p>

<p>Like many Kazakh women of western Mongolia, she carried much of the responsibility for maintaining the household and preserving family traditions.</p>

<p>She taught her daughters the customs, skills, and values that had been passed down through generations &mdash; from preparing food and dairy products to sewing clothes and caring for a large family.</p>

<p>Even today, she remains the center of the family.</p>

<p>Children, grandchildren, and relatives continue to gather around her, and many of the values that shaped the next generation can be traced back to her guidance and example.</p>

<p>Traditions survive not only because hunters teach their sons, but because families remain strong enough to carry those traditions forward.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_sagsai_vallage_asilbek.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>AN EAGLE WAS PART OF THE FAMILY</p>

<p>Many visitors imagine an eagle as a hunting bird.</p>

<p>For Asylbek, it was much more than that.</p>

<p>His father considered the eagle a full member of the household.</p>

<p>The bird was always nearby.</p>

<p>Family members spoke about it, cared for it, fed it, and paid attention to its needs.</p>

<p>Everyone knew when it should be fed, when it should rest, and how it should be treated.</p>

<p>Asylbek remembers that his father often spoke to the eagle just as he spoke to people.</p>

<p>The family atmosphere seemed to include the bird as naturally as any other member of the household.</p>

<p>That relationship shaped the way he thinks about eagle hunting today.</p>

<p>An eagle, he explains, is not a tool.</p>

<p>It is not an object.</p>

<p>It is a companion that must be respected.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle_hunter_asilbek_brodher.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>THE EAGLE IS YOUR FRIEND, YOUR HONOR, AND YOUR PRIDE</p>

<p>Among the many lessons he learned from his father, one stands above all others.</p>

<p>Respect.</p>

<p>Eagles are intelligent, sensitive animals.</p>

<p>They remember how they are treated.</p>

<p>Asylbek recalls stories of hunters who mistreated their birds and later lost them forever.</p>

<p>A single moment of anger could destroy years of trust.</p>

<p>His father taught him that an eagle should never be beaten or treated harshly.</p>

<p>&ldquo;You brought this bird down from the sky,&rdquo; he explained. &ldquo;You must never look down on it.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Over time, Asylbek developed his own understanding:</p>

<p>&ldquo;The eagle is your friend, your honor, and your pride.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Those words continue to guide him today.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Asilbek_his_fadhers_picture.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>THE DAY HIS FATHER THANKED AN EAGLE</p>

<p>One memory remains especially vivid.</p>

<p>As his father grew older, it became increasingly difficult for him to travel long distances with his eagle.</p>

<p>One day, Asylbek overheard him speaking quietly to the bird.</p>

<p>He thanked the eagle for the years they had spent together.</p>

<p>He told the bird that he understood its language.</p>

<p>He thanked it for being his true companion.</p>

<p>Asylbek had heard his father speak to eagles many times before, but something felt different that day.</p>

<p>There was more respect in his voice.</p>

<p>More gratitude.</p>

<p>More understanding.</p>

<p>The moment left a lasting impression on him.</p>

<p>It deepened his own sense of loyalty toward the birds and strengthened his belief that the relationship between hunter and eagle is built on trust rather than control.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Asilbek_Eagle_hunter_family.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>RETURNING HOME</p>

<p>After graduating as an electrical engineer, Asylbek spent several years living and working in Ulaanbaatar.</p>

<p>He could have continued his career in the capital.</p>

<p>Instead, he returned home.</p>

<p>His father repeatedly encouraged him to come back to Sagsai.</p>

<p>&ldquo;My son,&rdquo; he would say, &ldquo;live in your homeland. There is a good life here. Our homeland needs people who will contribute to it.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Years later, Asylbek remains grateful that he listened.</p>

<p>Today he lives and works in his community while continuing the traditions he inherited from previous generations.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Asilbek_with_son_Eagle_hunters.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>A LIVING TRADITION</p>

<p>The story did not end with Manaa.</p>

<p>Nor does it end with Asylbek.</p>

<p>A new generation is already growing up within the same family.</p>

<p>Children who once stood beneath the wings of their fathers&rsquo; eagles are now old enough to carry birds on their own arms.</p>

<p>The traditions, stories, equipment, and knowledge continue to pass from one generation to the next.</p>

<p>Some of the family&rsquo;s hunting equipment has already survived for more than a century.</p>

<p>Among their treasured possessions is an antelope-horn eagle stand believed to be over 150 years old, handed down through successive generations of eagle hunters.</p>

<p>For Asylbek, preserving this heritage is not simply about honoring the past.</p>

<p>It is about ensuring that future generations understand where they come from.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_family_asilbek.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>MORE THAN EAGLE HUNTING</p>

<p>It is easy to see families like Asylbek&rsquo;s only through the lens of eagle hunting.</p>

<p>But that would miss the larger story.</p>

<p>This is ultimately a story about family.</p>

<p>About parents who led through example.</p>

<p>About children who learned through observation.</p>

<p>About respect for elders.</p>

<p>About responsibility.</p>

<p>About patience.</p>

<p>About hard work.</p>

<p>About cultural identity.</p>

<p>These are the lessons Asylbek learned from his father.</p>

<p>And they may prove even more enduring than the tradition of eagle hunting itself.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>This article is based on interviews conducted by photographer and author Batzaya Choijiljav during the research and preparation of the book EAGLE HUNTERS (БҮРГЭД), a documentary project exploring the people, families, and living traditions of Mongolia&rsquo;s eagle hunting culture.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 style="font-style: italic;">Written from over twenty years of travel, photography, and collaboration with eagle hunting families in western Mongolia.</h3>

<p>Long before eagle festivals became known internationally, the relationship between Kazakh eagle hunters and the Altai Mountains had already existed for generations.</p>

<p>This culture was never created for tourism. It was shaped slowly through mountain life, winter survival, horses, hunting traditions, family responsibility, and the vast landscape of western Mongolia itself.</p>

<p>The first time I watched an eagle hunter riding beneath the high Altai mountains with a golden eagle on his arm, something immediately felt natural about the scene &mdash; almost like seeing a fish return to water. The mountains, the horse, the eagle, and the rider did not feel separated from one another. They belonged together.</p>

<p>Over the past twenty years working in tourism and photography across Mongolia, I came to understand that this feeling is also what attracts so many visitors to the Altai. People are not simply coming to see an eagle. They are trying to experience a living cultural world that still remains deeply connected to place, family, and landscape.</p>

<p>I did not grow up inside this tradition myself. I was born in Zavkhan province in central Mongolia and come from a Khalkh Mongolian background. In many ways, I first encountered the eagle hunters as an outsider too &mdash; with curiosity and respect, much like the travelers who arrive in the Altai for the first time. Over the years, however, that curiosity gradually became a deeper understanding of how unique and fragile this cultural world truly is.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_Hunters_Mongolia_Eagle_training.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="585" data-section-id="1ultx4g" data-start="553">A Culture Shaped by the Altai</h2>

<p>Not everyone becomes an eagle hunter.</p>

<p>Among Kazakh families of the Altai, eagle hunting is not simply a hobby or performance. Knowledge is often passed from father to son, from older brother to younger brother, and between generations over long periods of time. The tradition carries patience, responsibility, and years of lived experience.</p>

<p>The culture itself could only have emerged in a place like the Altai. Horses, open valleys, winter conditions, hunting traditions, and the rhythm of nomadic life all shaped the world in which eagle hunting survived. Even today, seeing an eagle hunter riding through the mountain valleys still feels inseparable from the landscape around him.</p>

<p>An eagle itself is also far more than a symbol displayed during festivals.</p>

<p>Keeping a golden eagle requires constant care, feeding, training, and attention throughout the year. During the warmer seasons, many eagles live outside. But in winter, the eagle often lives inside the family home itself, occupying its own place in the western-southern side of the ger or house.</p>

<p>Caring for the bird becomes part of everyday family life. Children help feed and look after the eagle. Women clean the surrounding space and participate in its daily care. Over time, the eagle becomes part of the household itself.</p>

<p>This is one reason why eagle hunting culture cannot be understood only through competitions or photographs alone. Behind every eagle hunter stands an entire family helping carry the tradition forward.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Old_Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="613" data-section-id="1q1yn22" data-start="587">A Changing Modern World</h2>

<p>Like many traditional ways of life around the world, the eagle hunter culture of the Altai is also changing.</p>

<p>Several hunters from remote regions have spoken quietly about leaving the tradition behind &mdash; not because they stopped respecting it, but because keeping an eagle has become increasingly difficult. Feeding and caring for the birds requires time, money, and constant effort. Hunting opportunities have also changed over time as wildlife regulations, modern economic realities, and daily life in the Altai have gradually shifted.</p>

<p>Families living far from tourism routes often face even greater challenges. Some hunters explained that they eventually had to focus more on raising livestock and supporting their families rather than continuing to keep eagles as previous generations once did.</p>

<p>In the past, eagle hunting was closely tied to survival and winter hunting in the mountains. Today, the world surrounding the Altai hunters is no longer the same.</p>

<p>Like many remote regions facing rapid modernization, the Altai is also changing quickly, bringing both new opportunities and new pressures for local communities.</p>

<p>Yet the culture still remains alive.</p>

<p>Not because it has stayed frozen in the past, but because families continue adapting while trying to protect what matters most.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_young_eagle_hunter_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="645" data-section-id="1gjetbc" data-start="615">Why Gatherings Still Matter</h2>

<p>For generations, eagle hunters gathered seasonally not only to compete, but also to meet one another, exchange knowledge, maintain relationships between families, and continue a shared cultural identity connected to the Altai.</p>

<p>Modern eagle festivals grew naturally from this deeper tradition of gathering.</p>

<p>Today, these gatherings remain important not only for visitors, but also for the hunters themselves. Preparing for the festival becomes part of the yearly rhythm of many eagle hunting families. It creates pride, motivation, and recognition within the community itself.</p>

<p>The festivals are also larger than the competitions alone.</p>

<p>Women present traditional handicrafts and handmade work. Children perform music and cultural programs. Young artists display drawings and paintings inspired by their homeland and heritage. Many of these children may become the next generation who continue carrying the culture forward in different ways.</p>

<p>In this sense, the eagle festivals are not simply performances for tourists. They remain living community gatherings connected to the wider cultural world of the Altai.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Golden_eagle_festival_mongolia_womans_art.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="672" data-section-id="j0wo5h" data-start="647">Tourism and Continuity</h2>

<p>Tourism alone cannot preserve culture.</p>

<p>But when done respectfully, it can help traditions remain economically meaningful in a changing world.</p>

<p>For some families today, introducing travelers to their eagles and way of life has become one of the few realistic ways to continue keeping the tradition alive while remaining in the Altai itself.</p>

<p>For Mongolia&rsquo;s tourism industry, the eagle festival season also arrives at an important time of year. Much of the country&rsquo;s tourism remains concentrated between June and August. The eagle festivals of September and October create opportunities beyond the short summer season &mdash; not only for travelers, but also for remote western communities.</p>

<p>Families build guest gers. Local drivers find work. Horse owners, craftsmen, musicians, cooks, and herding families all become part of the wider cultural economy surrounding the festivals.</p>

<p>Today, new roads are reaching Sagsai. Small tourism camps are beginning to appear. Some eagle hunter families are preparing additional guest spaces beside their homes. These changes may seem small, but they represent something important: the possibility that local people can continue living with dignity while remaining connected to their own traditions.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters_items_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="695" data-section-id="1iubqz3" data-start="674">The Role of Sagsai</h2>

<p>For this reason, the <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-mongolia">Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival</a> </u>has always meant more to us than a tourism event alone.</p>

<p>Sagsai is not simply an administrative district. It is one of the cultural centers of Mongolia&rsquo;s Kazakh eagle hunter world. Many of the country&rsquo;s eagle hunting families continue living there, and we believed it was important for visitors to experience this culture closer to the communities where it still survives most strongly.</p>

<p>Even the prizes given during the festival reflect a philosophy we have tried to protect.</p>

<p>For many years, the festival&rsquo;s top winners have been awarded horses rather than modern machinery or vehicles. This choice was intentional. We hope the image of the horse-mounted eagle hunter remains part of the Altai landscape for generations to come.</p>

<p>The goal has never been to create mass tourism.</p>

<p>The goal is to help people understand why this culture matters &mdash; not only to the Kazakh eagle hunters themselves, but also to Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural identity and to the future of the Altai region.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Three_hunters_with_horses.jpg" /></p>

<h2 data-end="715" data-section-id="j62i49" data-start="697">Looking Forward</h2>

<p>Today, the golden eagle hunters of Mongolia stand at an important moment between continuity and change.</p>

<p>Roads are arriving. The modern world is expanding. Younger generations are growing up differently from their grandparents.</p>

<p>Yet in the mountains of the Altai, there are still mornings when an eagle hunter rides across open valleys beneath snow-covered peaks with his bird raised against the cold wind &mdash; a sight that still feels inseparable from the land itself.</p>

<p>Preserving that relationship may become one of the quiet cultural responsibilities of our generation.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/Eagle_hunters-Mongolia-Sagsai-Mountain.jpg" /></p>

<p>Experience the Eagle Hunter Traditions of the Altai</p>

<p>Explore our curated journeys into western Mongolia and experience the living culture of the Kazakh eagle hunters respectfully and responsibly through the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<p><em>Written by Batzaya Choijiljav, founder of Ayan Travel, author of EAGLE, and a photographer who has spent over two decades documenting Mongolia&rsquo;s wildlife, culture, and people.</em></p>

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			'body' => '<h2>What Real Field Experience Looks Like</h2>

<p>At dawn, the mountains are silent except for the sound of wind crossing frozen rock.</p>

<p>A tracker stops suddenly and studies a distant ridgeline through binoculars. Nobody speaks. Cameras remain lowered. Sometimes nothing appears for hours. Sometimes for days.</p>

<p>This is what a real snow leopard photography expedition in Mongolia feels like.</p>

<p>Not a safari. Not a guaranteed wildlife encounter. But a field-based experience shaped by patience, weather, altitude, and the unpredictable movement of one of the world&rsquo;s most elusive predators.</p>

<p>Photographing snow leopards in the wild remains one of the most demanding forms of wildlife photography on Earth.</p>

<p>A Mongolia snow leopard photography expedition requires physical endurance, adaptability, and the willingness to accept uncertainty in remote mountain terrain where sightings can never be guaranteed.</p>

<p>Yet meaningful encounters still occur for those willing to observe carefully, move patiently, and spend time in the mountains on the animal&rsquo;s terms.</p>

<h3>How Our Snow Leopard Photography Expeditions Took Shape</h3>

<p>Ayan Travel began operating dedicated snow leopard photography expeditions after many years of leading wildlife-focused journeys across western Mongolia.</p>

<p>As a Mongolia-based expedition team, we saw growing interest from serious international photographers seeking authentic field experience rather than structured wildlife tourism.</p>

<p>Over time, it became clear that snow leopard photography could never follow fixed sightseeing logic.</p>

<p>Routes, timing, and daily movement had to remain flexible, adapting constantly to weather, terrain, tracking conditions, and the natural behavior of the animal itself.</p>

<p>Our approach gradually evolved through repeated field expeditions, direct observation, and years spent working in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote mountain ecosystems.</p>

<p>This approach was shaped in part by the long-term wildlife fieldwork of photographer and expedition leader Batzaya Choijiljav. Years spent documenting Mongolia&rsquo;s wildlife helped develop an expedition style based on careful observation, respect for wild animals, and an understanding that meaningful encounters take time.</p>

<p>Today, the same principles continue to define how every Ayan Travel snow leopard photography expedition operates.</p>

<h3>From Fieldwork to Photography Books</h3>

<p>Time spent in snow leopard habitat eventually led to long-term photography and publishing projects.</p>

<p>Drawing on years of work in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote mountain landscapes, Batzaya Choijiljav later published large-format photography books dedicated to the snow leopard and its habitat. The images and stories presented in these books reflect the same field experience and deep connection to the mountains that continue to inspire our expeditions today.</p>

<h3>What a Real Snow Leopard Photography Expedition Feels Like</h3>

<p>Preparation begins long before entering the mountains.</p>

<p>Participants receive detailed guidance on winter clothing systems, physical readiness, camera equipment, altitude considerations, and mental expectations.</p>

<p>Snow leopard photography requires as much patience internally as it does technical skill behind the camera.</p>

<p>Once in the field, days revolve around tracking and observation.</p>

<p>Local trackers scan distant slopes for fresh movement, paw prints, prey behavior, and subtle signs hidden within the terrain.</p>

<p>Photographers spend long hours studying ridgelines through binoculars and telephoto lenses, often in temperatures ranging between &ndash;20&deg;C and &ndash;30&deg;C.</p>

<p>Elevation typically varies between 2,500 and 3,100 meters.</p>

<p>Terrain is steep, rocky, and physically demanding.</p>

<p>Equipment is heavy.</p>

<p>Movement is deliberate.</p>

<p>Some days involve climbing several ridges through deep snow only to find old tracks disappearing into broken cliffs.</p>

<p>Fingers freeze quickly while changing camera settings.</p>

<p>Wind cuts across exposed slopes.</p>

<p>Hours pass behind binoculars without movement.</p>

<p>Then suddenly, everything changes in seconds.</p>

<p>Snow leopard habitat is never empty.</p>

<p>Siberian ibex move carefully across distant cliffs. Argali appear briefly against open slopes. Ravens circle silently in rising wind.</p>

<p>These moments matter because they reveal the larger mountain ecosystem the snow leopard belongs to.</p>

<p>Then, on certain mornings, the tracker lowers his binoculars slightly and gestures quietly.</p>

<p>A shape moves slowly across a distant ridge.</p>

<p>A pale body against fractured rock.</p>

<p>For a few brief moments &mdash; sometimes only seconds &mdash; the entire mountain narrows to a single presence.</p>

<p>No fences. No vehicles. No noise.</p>

<p>Only distance, cold air, and a rare animal moving freely through its natural world.</p>

<p>Moments like this cannot be manufactured.</p>

<p>They can only be earned through patience, field discipline, and time spent in the mountains.</p>

<h3>Ethics and Responsibility in Snow Leopard Photography</h3>

<p>Ethical practice remains central to every Ayan Travel snow leopard photography expedition.</p>

<p>Snow leopards are never chased, pressured, baited, or approached aggressively.</p>

<p>Maintaining appropriate distance is non-negotiable.</p>

<p>Photography should never alter the animal&rsquo;s natural behavior.</p>

<p>Success is not measured only by photographic proximity, but by whether the animal remains undisturbed and able to continue naturally within its environment.</p>

<p>Our expeditions operate with the understanding that we are visitors within the animal&rsquo;s territory.</p>

<p>The mountain dictates pace.</p>

<p>Distance, restraint, and patience are essential parts of ethical snow leopard photography.</p>

<h3>What We Have Learned from the Field</h3>

<p>Through repeated snow leopard photography expeditions in Mongolia, we have learned that:</p>

<p>Snow leopard sightings can never be guaranteed.</p>

<p>Patience and observation matter more than speed.</p>

<p>Accepting uncertainty often leads to the most meaningful experiences.</p>

<p>Small group sizes significantly improve field efficiency and flexibility.</p>

<p>Respect for the animal always matters more than the photograph itself.</p>

<p>These lessons continue to shape how we design and operate our expeditions today.</p>

<h3>Who This Expedition Is Designed For</h3>

<p>This snow leopard photography expedition is designed for photographers who understand that meaningful wildlife work requires uncertainty.</p>

<p>It is for individuals comfortable in remote winter conditions, physically demanding terrain, and long periods of observation.</p>

<p>It is for photographers who value authenticity over convenience and field experience over guarantees.</p>

<p>This is not a casual sightseeing tour or a guaranteed-sighting wildlife trip.</p>

<p>Small group sizes are intentionally maintained to preserve flexibility, minimize environmental disturbance, and maximize field efficiency in the mountains.</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:24px;">Why Mongolia Remains One of the Last True Frontiers for Snow Leopard Photography</span></h2>

<p>Mongolia offers something increasingly rare in modern wildlife tourism: scale, isolation, and uncertainty.</p>

<p>Vast mountain terrain, limited infrastructure, and low tourism pressure still allow snow leopards to move largely undisturbed across enormous landscapes.</p>

<p>Unlike heavily commercialized wildlife destinations, success here depends less on infrastructure and more on patience, local field knowledge, weather, timing, and time spent in the mountains.</p>

<p>This combination of scale, climate, and unpredictability continues to make Mongolia one of the last true frontiers for snow leopard photography.</p>

<p>Serious wildlife photographers continue to seek Mongolia not for guarantees, but for authenticity.</p>

<h2><span style="font-size:24px;">If You Are Considering Joining a Snow Leopard Photography Expedition in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p>If you are looking for a highly structured wildlife tour with predictable outcomes, this may not be the right expedition.</p>

<p>But if you are seeking a real snow leopard photography expedition in Mongolia led by a Mongolia-based team with long-term field experience in the Altai Mountains, we invite you to explore our upcoming departures.</p>

<p>Some expeditions end with only tracks in the snow.</p>

<p>Others offer a brief moment that remains unforgettable for the rest of your life.</p>

<p>The mountains decide which one you receive.</p>

<p>Your role is simply to arrive prepared.</p>

<p>Explore Our Snow Leopard Photography Expeditions in Mongolia</p>

<p>Small winter departures led by a Mongolia-based expedition team with long-term field experience in Mongolia&rsquo;s remote Altai Mountains.</p>

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			'body' => '<p class="isSelectedEnd">Travelers planning an eagle festival journey in western Mongolia are often surprised to discover that the experience can vary significantly depending on where &mdash; and when &mdash; they go. In reality, the experience can feel very different depending on where &mdash; and when &mdash; you go. Although these festivals are often grouped together online, the September Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival and the larger October Golden Eagle Festival period near &Ouml;lgii offer distinctly different atmospheres, travel rhythms, and photographic experiences.</p>

<p>Neither is necessarily &ldquo;better.&rdquo; The right choice depends largely on what kind of journey you are looking for. Western Mongolia is also home to several smaller local eagle hunting gatherings, but this article focuses only on the two festival experiences most commonly considered by international travelers planning an eagle festival tour in Mongolia.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#A52A2A;">The October Golden Eagle Festival in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p><img alt="Calling Eagle" src="/uploads/October_golden_eagle_festival_pic.jpg" /></p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival holds an important place in the development of Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural tourism history. Over many years, it became one of the country&rsquo;s earliest internationally recognized travel events and helped introduce the eagle hunting traditions of western Mongolia to visitors from around the world.</p>

<h3>A Large-Scale Cultural Festival Atmosphere</h3>

<p>The festival atmosphere during early October is energetic and large in scale. Depending on the year and location, visitors may encounter many eagle hunters, cultural performances, spectators, traditional music, artisan trade, and a broad public festival environment surrounding the competitions.</p>

<p>For many first-time travelers to Mongolia, this dramatic atmosphere is part of the attraction itself &mdash; horses crossing open valleys, hunters in heavy fur clothing, cold wind moving through the Altai landscape, and, in some years, early snow arriving across the mountains.</p>

<p><img alt="Golden Eagle Bayan-Olgii" src="/uploads/golden_eagle_festival_parade_october.jpg" /></p>

<h3>Kazakh Crafts, Markets, and Cultural Energy</h3>

<p>The larger October festival period also creates opportunities to experience Kazakh craft traditions more broadly, including handmade hunting equipment, embroidery, fur work, traditional clothing, and local artisan markets around the festival grounds.</p>

<p>Over time, the October festival also grew through the work of local eagle hunter communities, provincial organizers, and early tourism initiatives developed by companies such as Nomadic Expeditions, which helped introduce eagle hunting culture of western Mongolia to international tourism audiences.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Hunters Mongolia" src="/uploads/moments_golden_eagle_festival_october.jpg" /></p>

<h3>Important Travel Information About the October Festival Period</h3>

<p>Travelers planning around the October festival period should also note that, in recent years, more than one festival event has taken place during the same weekend in different locations and under different organizing groups.</p>

<p>One event is traditionally organized near Sayat Tolgoi (Sayat Hill) with provincial involvement, while another has also been organized separately in the Sharnuur area.</p>

<p>Because these events happen during the same weekend, schedules, participant presence, transport logistics, and overall atmosphere can vary depending on the specific event and year.</p>

<p>The October festival period can also place significant pressure on local infrastructure. Flights into Bayan-&Ouml;lgii often become heavily booked, while accommodation availability during peak festival dates may become limited due to the large concentration of visitors arriving during the same period.</p>

<h2><span style="color:#A52A2A;">The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival</span></h2>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival " src="/uploads/SAGSAI_FESTIVAL_opening.png" /></p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival takes place annually on September 17&ndash;18 in Sagsai soum of Bayan-&Ouml;lgii province. Rather than developing around a large public festival atmosphere, Sagsai gradually formed its own identity through long-term collaboration with local eagle hunter families and a stronger focus on photography, documentary travel, and cultural immersion.</p>

<h3>Why Many Photographers Prefer the Sagsai Festival</h3>

<p>The overall rhythm is quieter and more personal. Many travelers are drawn to the feeling of space around the event &mdash; open mountain landscapes, fewer visual distractions, and more opportunities to observe interactions between hunters, families, horses, and eagles beyond the main competition moments themselves.</p>

<p>For photographers, the environment is often one of the strongest reasons for choosing Sagsai. The festival grounds are positioned within wide open landscapes with mountain backdrops and a cleaner visual environment that allows for more natural compositions and less crowd interference around the field.</p>

<p>Sagsai is generally experienced less as a mass public gathering and more as a field-oriented cultural environment shaped around observation, atmosphere, and time spent within the surrounding landscape and community.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai festival documentary Photography" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_photography_sesion.jpg" /></p>

<h3>September Weather and Travel Advantages</h3>

<p>The September timing also changes the overall travel experience significantly. Roads across western Mongolia are generally easier to access, daylight hours remain longer, and travelers often combine the festival with broader journeys through the Altai Mountains or the Gobi before colder October weather begins affecting some seasonal routes and camps.</p>

<p>Many returning photographers and documentary travelers also appreciate the consistency of the Sagsai festival structure, including its fixed annual timing and single festival location, which can make long-distance travel planning considerably easier.</p>

<p>Rather than trying to become the largest eagle festival in Mongolia, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival developed around a more personal atmosphere shaped through long-term relationships with local eagle hunter families in western Mongolia.</p>

<p><img alt="Ayan Travel Eagle Festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_Ayan_travel.png" /></p>

<h2>Practical Travel Information for Both Eagle Festivals</h2>

<p>Both festival periods typically use &Ouml;lgii town as the main accommodation base, with travelers flying from Ulaanbaatar into &Ouml;lgii Airport.</p>

<p>Flights to western Mongolia are limited and often become heavily booked during festival periods, particularly in early October, so advance booking is strongly recommended.</p>

<p>Most visitors stay in hotels, guesthouses, or ger camps in and around &Ouml;lgii before traveling daily to the festival grounds.</p>

<ul>
	<li>
	<p>Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival: approximately 35 km from &Ouml;lgii</p>
	</li>
	<li>
	<p>October Golden Eagle Festival locations: generally closer to &Ouml;lgii depending on the year and location</p>
	</li>
</ul>

<p>Traditional Kazakh meals and local food are commonly available at both festival grounds throughout the event days.</p>

<h3>Comparing Photography Conditions at Mongolia&rsquo;s Eagle Festivals</h3>

<p>The answer depends entirely on what kind of photography experience you are looking for.</p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival offers a larger public atmosphere, more visible cultural activity, greater crowd energy, the possibility of snow and winter scenery, and a strong festival spectacle.</p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers cleaner visual backgrounds, more open space, easier movement around the field, less crowd interference, and more documentary-style interaction and observation.</p>

<p>Some photographers are drawn to the energy and winter atmosphere of October, while others prefer the quieter rhythm and visual openness of Sagsai.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle Festival Photography tour" src="/uploads/Sagsai_festival_eagle_hunters.png" /></p>

<h2>Choosing the Right Eagle Festival Experience in Western Mongolia</h2>

<p>In reality, these festivals are not competing versions of the same trip.</p>

<p>The October Golden Eagle Festival offers a dramatic large-scale public gathering atmosphere connected to one of Mongolia&rsquo;s best-known cultural tourism events.</p>

<p>The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival offers a more photography-oriented and immersion-focused experience shaped around observation, atmosphere, and closer interaction with local eagle hunter families and landscapes.</p>

<p>Some travelers come for the spectacle.</p>

<p>Others come for the space between moments.</p>

<p>Both continue to play important roles in preserving and sharing the traditions of Kazakh eagle hunting in western Mongolia.</p>

<h2><img alt="" src="/uploads/Eagle_festival_evening_Shooting.png" /></h2>

<p>As one of the organizers of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival, AYAN Travel works closely with local eagle hunter families, guides, and photographers throughout western Mongolia. Travelers interested in either the September Sagsai festival or the larger October festival period can contact our team for current schedules, travel planning, and photography-focused journeys across the Altai region.</p>

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<p data-end="213" data-start="55">Every autumn, travelers from around the world arrive in&nbsp;Mongolia hoping to witness one of the last great horse-and-eagle traditions still alive today.</p>

<p data-end="463" data-start="215">Most travelers know it simply as the Golden Eagle Festival, but in recent years another name has become increasingly recognized among photographers, filmmakers, documentary teams, and returning cultural travelers &mdash; the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival.</p>

<p data-end="866" data-start="465">Held annually on September 17&ndash;18 near Sagsai soum in Bayan-Ulgii Province, the festival has gradually become one of Mongolia&rsquo;s most distinctive cultural and photography-focused events. Unlike festivals built mainly around crowds and tourism, Sagsai still feels closely connected to the mountains, nomadic life, eagle hunter families, and the daily rhythm of Kazakh culture in the Altai region.</p>

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<p><img alt="Sagsai" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Eagle_festival_opening_.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>WHAT IS SAGSAI?</h2>

<p data-end="1479" data-start="1247">Sagsai is both the name of a river valley and a soum (administrative district) in Bayan-Ulgii Province in western Mongolia. The region is widely known as one of the most important centers of Kazakh eagle hunting culture in Mongolia.</p>

<p data-end="1746" data-start="1481">Today, more than 80 active eagle hunters live throughout Sagsai and the surrounding areas. Many are connected through the Sagsai Eagle Hunter Association, which plays an important role in preserving local eagle hunting traditions and organizing the annual festival.</p>

<p data-end="1930" data-start="1748">Since first being established in 2018, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has continued growing each year while still maintaining a strong connection to local eagle hunter communities.</p>

<p data-end="2146" data-start="1932">Among the best-known eagle hunters from the region is Serik Jenisbek, whose images have become internationally recognized through documentaries, photography projects, and cultural productions from around the world.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle hunter Jenisbek" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_Eagle_festival_jenisbek.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>A FESTIVAL DESIGNED AROUND THE LANDSCAPE</h2>

<p>One of the defining characteristics of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival is the way the festival grounds are organized in harmony with the surrounding environment.</p>

<p>Rather than creating a visually crowded arena dominated by vehicles and modern infrastructure, the festival is carefully arranged so the mountains and open valley remain part of the experience itself. Spectators gather in an open semi-circular viewing area while eagle hunters and horse riders perform against a backdrop of open terrain and surrounding mountain slopes.</p>

<p>Parking areas, vendor sections, and support facilities are intentionally positioned away from the primary viewing environment so photographers and visitors can experience the competitions without heavy visual distraction. For photographers and filmmakers, this creates something increasingly rare &mdash; the opportunity to document eagle hunting culture in a landscape that still feels timeless.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai Eagle festival Mongolia" src="/uploads/Sagsai_nomadic_festival_game.png" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WHEN THE EAGLE HUNTERS APPEAR</h2>

<p>For many visitors, the most unforgettable moment of the entire festival happens at the very beginning.</p>

<p>As the opening ceremony approaches, the valley gradually grows quiet before long lines of eagle hunters on horseback begin appearing one after another from the folds of the surrounding mountains. Nearly a hundred riders descend together carrying golden eagles on their arms as they move slowly toward the festival grounds.</p>

<p>For first-time visitors, the moment can feel almost unreal. Some travelers stand frozen between raising their cameras and simply watching in silence while others quietly wipe tears from their eyes.</p>

<p>Against the open valley and mountain backdrop, the riders eventually form a great circle together before the crowd, their horses moving beneath raised eagles as if ancient horsemen had emerged directly from the Altai Mountains themselves. Only after this dramatic arrival does the official festival opening truly begin.</p>

<h2>THE COMPETITIONS</h2>

<p>At the center of the festival are the eagle hunting competitions themselves &mdash; events that combine horsemanship, eagle handling, speed, discipline, and deep trust between hunter and bird.</p>

<p>One of the most dramatic competitions takes place high along the mountain slopes above the valley. An eagle hunter waits below on horseback while another person assists from the mountainside above, releasing the hunter&rsquo;s eagle from a distant ridge.</p>

<p>As the hunter calls from below using the familiar voice and calls recognized by the bird, the eagle circles through the mountain air before descending rapidly toward its owner. In one competition, the eagle must return directly to the hunter&rsquo;s arm. In another, the eagle is released toward a fox skin dragged behind a galloping horse across the valley floor.</p>

<p>Traditional horseback games also form an important part of the festival. Riders compete in horseback coin pickup games requiring speed, balance, and precision, while another major competition involves horsemen battling to seize and carry a goat skin across the field in a traditional Central Asian horseback contest demanding strength, endurance, and horsemanship.</p>

<p>Another beloved event is the traditional horseback game between young men and women, where couples race side by side across the open field in a playful competition combining speed, humor, beauty, and horsemanship.</p>

<p><img alt="Sagsai Golden eagle festiva" src="/uploads/Kazakh_eagle_hunters_during_Sagsai_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>MORE THAN AN EAGLE FESTIVAL</h2>

<p>Although eagle hunting remains the heart of the festival, the atmosphere surrounding Sagsai reflects a much broader picture of Kazakh nomadic culture.</p>

<p>Before the official opening begins, nomadic families arrive across the valley with camels, horses, cattle, sheep, and goats before setting up their gers near the festival grounds. Women display handmade embroidery and traditional crafts while local artisans and merchants organize cultural market areas featuring regional products and handmade goods.</p>

<p>Throughout the festival, visitors can attend cultural concerts performed by local musicians, dancers, and children from Sagsai and Bayan-Ulgii Province. Traditional Kazakh music, including the sound of the dombra and performances such as Khaira Jorga, become part of the atmosphere across the festival grounds.</p>

<p>For many visitors, these moments become just as memorable as the competitions themselves.</p>

<p><img alt="Eagle hunter Mongolia Sagsai Festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_golden_eagle_festival_eagle_hunters_portrait.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>WHY MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS PREFER SAGSAI FESTIVAL</h2>

<p>Over the years, the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival has become increasingly recognized among photographers and documentary filmmakers searching for a more open and visually immersive festival environment.</p>

<p>Part of this comes from the landscape itself &mdash; open mountain backdrops, cleaner visual space, fewer modern distractions, and natural movement across the surrounding valley. The festival layout is intentionally designed to preserve visual openness rather than creating heavily crowded viewing environments.</p>

<p>Many photographers first arrive for the festival itself before later returning for winter eagle hunting expeditions, mountain portrait sessions, family stays, and long-term documentary projects throughout the Altai region.</p>

<p>For visual storytellers, Sagsai offers a rare balance between cultural authenticity, visual clarity, and strong photographic atmosphere.</p>

<p><img alt="Altai Mongolia Eagle hunters" src="/uploads/EAGLE_calling_game_sagsai_photo.jpg" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>TRAVEL TIMING ADVANTAGES</h2>

<p>The timing of the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival also creates important travel advantages for visitors exploring western Mongolia more broadly.</p>

<p>Because the festival takes place earlier in September, travelers often still have favorable conditions for visiting the Altai Mountains before heavier snowfall begins in higher mountain passes later in autumn. This makes it easier to combine the festival with journeys into places such as Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.</p>

<p>The earlier timing also allows travelers to combine the festival with Gobi Desert journeys while many seasonal camps and tourism facilities across southern Mongolia are still operating before winter closures begin in October.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Tourist_and_eagle_hunter_mongolia_sagsai_festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Sagsai Golden Eagle festival" src="/uploads/Sagsai_Golden_eagle_festivals_wiiners.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>HOW TO ATTEND THE SAGSAI GOLDEN EAGLE FESTIVAL</h2>

<p data-end="574" data-start="460">The Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival takes place annually on September 17&ndash;18 near Sagsai soum in Bayan-Ulgii Province.</p>

<p data-end="711" data-start="576">Because accommodations, domestic flights, and local family stays are limited during the festival period, early planning is recommended.</p>

<p data-end="797" data-start="713">Many travelers join <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/sagsai-golden-eagle-festival-tour-mongolia"><span style="color:#0066ff;">organized festival departures</span></a></u> or photography tours that include:</p>

<ul data-end="1024" data-start="799">
	<li data-end="839" data-section-id="9a28nu" data-start="799">Domestic flights to western Mongolia</li>
	<li data-end="864" data-section-id="s1jfy3" data-start="840">Local transportation</li>
	<li data-end="884" data-section-id="1wt3w8q" data-start="865">Festival access</li>
	<li data-end="915" data-section-id="13lvjye" data-start="885">Eagle hunter family visits</li>
	<li data-end="951" data-section-id="k50ndo" data-start="916">Photography-focused experiences</li>
	<li data-end="981" data-section-id="f3u72b" data-start="952">Altai Mountain excursions</li>
	<li data-end="1024" data-section-id="vlygfi" data-start="982">Traditional Kazakh cultural activities</li>
</ul>

<p data-end="1177" data-start="1026">Small-group journeys are especially popular among photographers and travelers looking for a deeper cultural experience beyond the main festival itself.</p>

<p data-end="1423" data-start="1179">Since first launching the festival in 2018, Ayan Travel has worked together with local eagle hunter families and the Sagsai Eagle Hunter Association to help develop and preserve the festival as one of western Mongolia&rsquo;s leading cultural events.</p>

<p data-end="1596" data-start="1425">Today, <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/company-profile"><span style="color:#0066ff;">Ayan Travel</span></a></u> remains the festival&rsquo;s main organizer, creating cultural journeys, festival departures, and photography-focused experiences throughout the Altai region.</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">If you are interested in attending the Sagsai Golden Eagle Festival, visiting eagle hunter families, or exploring western Mongolia can plan your&nbsp;journey with us.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">&nbsp;</p>

<p data-end="1777" data-start="1598">&nbsp;</p>
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			'body' => '<p>Welcome to the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a land of awe-inspiring landscapes that stretch across endless horizons. Discover the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a vast landscape of stunning sand dunes, rocky formations, and serene oases. Experience nomadic hospitality in traditional ger camps and witness Mongolian herding rituals. Wildlife enthusiasts can spot rare species like Bactrian camels and wild asses, while history buffs explore dinosaur fossils at the Flaming Cliffs. Adventurers can enjoy camel trekking and off-road drives across diverse terrain. At night, marvel at fiery sunsets and the Milky Way. Throughout the year, from scorching summers to frosty winters, the Gobi showcases its ever-changing beauty. Indulge in traditional Mongolian cuisine amidst this tranquil desert setting and support sustainable tourism initiatives.</p>

<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring the Majestic Landscapes of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Discover Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert, a vast expanse of ever-changing landscapes where towering sand dunes, some over 200 meters tall, shift gracefully with the wind. Millennia of erosion have sculpted the desert into a canvas of unique geological formations, revealing ancient history in each stratified layer of rock.</p>

<p>Its iconic features are rocky outcrops and the dramatic granite peaks of the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, home to rare wildlife like the snow leopard and endangered Gobi bear. The Flaming Cliffs, or Bayanzag, stand out for their rich fossil beds, where paleontologists have unearthed dinosaur eggs and bones, vividly preserving a prehistoric world.</p>

<p>Despite its harsh environment, the Gobi supports diverse life, including hardy desert flora like saxaul trees and resilient grasses, showcasing nature&#39;s adaptability in extreme conditions.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Wildlife Wonders of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Explore Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert and its diverse wildlife, showcasing nature&#39;s resilience in one of Earth&#39;s toughest terrains. Meet the iconic Bactrian camel, famed for its dual humps and ability to thrive in sparse vegetation and extreme climates. The desert is also home to endangered Gobi khulans and Mongolian gazelles. At the same time, overhead soar majestic raptors like vultures and eagles, alongside desert-dwelling birds such as the Pallas&#39;s sandgrouse, enriching the region&#39;s biodiversity. Among its enigmatic residents is the rare Gobi Bear, &quot;Mazaalai,&quot; uniquely adapted to endure extreme temperatures and scarce water, highlighting the desert&#39;s allure for wildlife enthusiasts and researchers alike.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Legends and Mongolia&#39;s Rich Cultural <strong>Heritage</strong></strong></span></h3>

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<p>The nomadic herding culture of Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert is rich with traditions deeply tied to the land. Nomads primarily herd sheep, goats, horses, camels, and yaks, moving seasonally in search of pasture and water. Traditional ger camps, circular tents made of wood, felt, and canvas, serve as their homes, providing winter warmth and summer ventilation. Hospitality is central, with visitors welcomed warmly and offered traditional dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, and aaruul. Meals shared with nomadic families feature hearty dishes such as buuz, khuushuur, and various mutton dishes. Interacting with local herders offers insights into their daily lives, including tasks like milking animals and preparing for seasonal migrations, showcasing their deep knowledge of the Gobi&#39;s natural resources and survival skills.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Echoes of Antiquity</strong></span></h3>

<p>Step into the Mongolian Gobi Desert, a land steeped in archaeological wonders that reveal millennia of human history. This rugged landscape offers profound insights into ancient civilizations that thrived amidst its harsh yet captivating terrain. At the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), renowned for their dinosaur fossils, paleontological expeditions have uncovered a wealth of skeletons, eggs, and other relics dating back millions of years. These discoveries illuminate the evolution and behavior of dinosaurs, offering a glimpse into a prehistoric world that once inhabited this ancient realm. Delve into the Gobi&#39;s archaeological marvels and embark on a journey through time, where each fossil unearthed tells a compelling story of our planet&#39;s past.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Mongolian_dinosaures.png" /></p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Thrilling Pursuits in Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Embark on an unforgettable journey into Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert, where adventure awaits at every turn. Whether trekking atop camels across towering sand dunes, hiking to discover hidden oases, or experiencing the adrenaline rush of off-road desert driving, you&#39;ll immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of experiences blending excitement, exploration, and the raw beauty of nature.</p>

<p style="margin-left:36pt;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Camel Trekking: Ride atop camels along ancient routes through shifting sand dunes, experiencing history and culture intertwined with the desert landscape.</p>

<p style="margin-left:36pt;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hiking to Hidden Oases: Explore rugged terrain to uncover lush green paradises hidden within the desert, offering tranquility and life-giving waters.</p>

<p style="margin-left:36pt;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Off-Road Desert Driving: Navigate challenging sand dunes and rugged landscapes in 4x4 vehicles for an exhilarating adventure that connects you deeply with the untamed wilderness.</p>

<p>In the Gobi Desert, adventure beckons from every horizon, promising unforgettable moments and a profound connection with one of the world&#39;s most awe-inspiring landscapes.</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Celestial Symphony</strong></span></h3>

<p>Step into Mongolia&#39;s Gobi Desert, where each evening paints a natural masterpiece. Breathtaking sunsets streak the sky with crimson, orange, and gold, casting reflections across tranquil waters or rugged landscapes. As twilight deepens, city lights fade, revealing a pristine night sky ablaze with stars.</p>

<p>Far from urban glare, the Gobi Desert is a sanctuary for celestial enthusiasts. Constellations emerge in full glory, captivating stargazers and astrophotographers alike. It&#39;s a chance to witness the universe in its purest form, where each twinkling light tells a story of cosmic wonder and endless possibilities.</p>

<p>Experience the spectacle of sunset and night skies in the Gobi Desert, where nature&#39;s beauty unfolds and the stars above invite contemplation of the cosmos. Here, you can stay in a &quot;millions of stars&quot; hotel, far from the typical luxury, yet offering an unparalleled connection with the natural world.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 align="center"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Exploring Mongolian Cuisine in the Gobi Desert</strong></span></h3>

<p>Delve into the heart of Mongolian cuisine, a culinary journey shaped by nomadic traditions and the rugged Gobi Desert. Dairy products like airag, suutei tsai, yogurt, and cheese are staples, reflecting a deep connection to the land. Meat is central, with dishes like bansh, buuz, and khorkhog showcasing mutton, beef, and occasionally horse meat for hearty sustenance in harsh conditions.</p>

<p>Grains like wheat and barley become staples such as bread and noodles, providing essential carbohydrates. Wild foods from the Gobi, including herbs and plants, add unique flavors and nutritional diversity. Travelers on Gobi Desert tours can enjoy authentic Mongolian meals, each dish a testament to cultural heritage and adaptation to the environment. Whether dining in a ger camp or amidst the desert, every bite tells the story of Mongolia&#39;s culinary richness and the resilience of its people.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 align="center" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Gateway to Adventure</strong></span></h3>

<p>Embarking on a journey to Mongolia&#39;s captivating Gobi Desert is surprisingly accessible with several convenient options for travelers:</p>

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	<li>Guided Tours from Ulaanbaatar:
	<ul>
		<li>Organized tours from Mongolia&#39;s capital offer diverse itineraries lasting from a few days to over a week.</li>
		<li>Tours typically include transportation via robust 4x4 vehicles or domestic flights, accommodation in ger camps or tents, meals, and knowledgeable guides.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Transportation Choices:
	<ul>
		<li>Domestic Flights: Direct flights from Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad near the Gobi Desert provide a swift option. Further transport arrangements can then be made locally.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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			'body' => '<p><strong>Overview</strong><br />
The Naadam Festival, also known as &quot;Eriin Gurvan Naadam&quot; (the Three Manly Games), is Mongolia&#39;s largest and most significant celebration. Held annually in mid-July, this event dates back centuries and features traditional Mongolian sports, including wrestling, horse racing, and archery. For tourists, attending Naadam offers a unique glimpse into Mongolia&#39;s rich cultural heritage and an immersive experience in the country&#39;s vibrant traditions.</p>

<p><strong>History and Significance</strong><br />
Naadam&#39;s origins trace back to the era of Genghis Khan, serving as both a celebration of the nation&rsquo;s strength and a way to train warriors. Today, Naadam commemorates Mongolia&#39;s independence and the formation of the Mongolian People&#39;s Republic in 1921. The festival is not just a sports competition; it&rsquo;s a celebration of Mongolian identity and cultural pride.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_opening_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><strong>Key Activities and Events</strong></p>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Opening Ceremony</strong><br />
	The Naadam Festival kicks off with a grand opening ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in Ulaanbaatar. This event features traditional music, dances, parades, and an elaborate display of Mongolia&rsquo;s military history. The opening ceremony is a spectacle of color and culture, providing a captivating start to the festivities.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Wrestling (B&ouml;kh)</strong><br />
	Wrestling is the most prestigious event in Naadam. Hundreds of wrestlers from across the country compete in a knockout tournament. Matches are accompanied by traditional songs and rituals, and the wrestlers wear distinctive costumes called &quot;zodog&quot; and &quot;shuudag.&quot; Watching these matches offers insight into Mongolia&rsquo;s deep respect for strength and endurance.</li>
	<li><strong>Horse Racing</strong><br />
	Unlike Western horse racing, Mongolian horse races during Naadam cover vast distances, often between 15 to 30 kilometers. The jockeys are typically children aged 5 to 13, showcasing their extraordinary riding skills. The races are held in the open steppe, providing a dramatic and picturesque setting for the event.</li>
	<li><strong>Archery</strong><br />
	Archery competitions at Naadam demonstrate the traditional skills of Mongolian warriors. Archers, both men and women, use a &quot;compound&quot; bow, aiming at small targets from a significant distance. The sport is steeped in ritual and tradition, with competitors wearing traditional attire.</li>
	<li><strong>Traditional Games and Cultural Performances</strong><br />
	Besides the main sports, visitors can enjoy various traditional games such as anklebone shooting (shagai) and performances including folk songs, dances, and throat singing. These activities allow tourists to experience Mongolia&rsquo;s cultural diversity and artistic heritage.</li>
</ol>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_opening_ceremony_horse_riders.jpg" /></p>

<h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Practical Information for Tourists</strong></span></h2>

<ol>
	<li><strong>When to Visit</strong><br />
	The Naadam Festival officially takes place from July 11 to 13. However, related events and celebrations can start a few days earlier and last a few days longer. Arriving in Ulaanbaatar a couple of days before the festival begins will ensure you don&rsquo;t miss any preliminary events.&nbsp;</li>
	<li><strong>Where to Stay</strong><br />
	Ulaanbaatar offers a range of accommodation options from luxury hotels to budget hostels. Booking well in advance is recommended due to the high influx of tourists during Naadam. Some popular options include the Shangri-La Hotel, Blue Sky Hotel, and Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace.</li>
	<li><strong>Getting There</strong><br />
	Direct flights to Ulaanbaatar are available from several major cities, including Beijing, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Istanbul,&nbsp;Tokyo, and Seoul. Chinggis Khaan International Airport is the primary gateway to Mongolia.</li>
	<li><strong>Tickets and Entry</strong><br />
	Tickets for the Naadam opening ceremony and main events at the National Sports Stadium can be purchased online or through travel agencies. It&rsquo;s advisable to buy tickets early as they sell out quickly. Many travel packages also include tickets as part of the itinerary.</li>
	<li><strong>Local Customs and Etiquette</strong><br />
	Respect local customs by dressing modestly and asking for permission before taking photographs of people. Learning a few basic Mongolian phrases, such as &quot;Sain baina uu&quot; (Hello), &quot;Bayarlalaa&quot; (Thank you) and &quot;Saikhan Naadaarai&quot; (Happy Naadam)&nbsp;will be appreciated by locals.</li>
	<li><strong>Health and Safety</strong><br />
	Ulaanbaatar is generally safe for tourists, but it&rsquo;s always wise to take common precautions such as safeguarding valuables and staying aware of your surroundings. Drink bottled water to avoid potential stomach issues, and be prepared for a range of weather conditions.</li>
</ol>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_festival_parad.png" /></p>

<p><strong>Additional Attractions</strong><br />
While in Mongolia, consider exploring other attractions such as the Gobi Desert, the ancient capital of Kharkhorin, and the serene beauty of Lake Kh&ouml;vsg&ouml;l. These destinations offer a broader understanding of Mongolia&rsquo;s diverse landscapes and cultural heritage.</p>

<p>The Naadam Festival is a perfect blend of sport, culture, and history, making it a must-visit event for any traveler to Mongolia. By immersing yourself in this vibrant celebration, you&#39;ll gain a deeper appreciation for the Mongolian spirit and way of life. Plan ahead, embrace the adventure, and enjoy the timeless traditions of the Land of the Eternal Blue Sky.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_close.png" /></p>

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>Difference Between Mongolia&#39;s State Festival and Local Festivals:</strong></span></h2>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Mongolia&#39;s State Festival (Naadam)</strong></span></h3>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Scale and Significance:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>National Importance:</strong> Naadam is Mongolia&#39;s most significant national festival, celebrated on a grand scale across the entire country.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Government Involvement:</strong> The state festival is organized with the involvement of the government, including the President and other high-ranking officials.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="2"><strong>Location and Timing:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> The main celebrations are held in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, particularly at the National Sports Stadium.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Date:</strong> The festival officially takes place annually from July 11 to 13.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="3"><strong>Activities:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Main Events:</strong> Known as the &quot;Three Manly Games,&quot; the main events include wrestling, horse racing, and archery.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Cultural Events:</strong> The festival features elaborate opening and closing ceremonies, cultural performances, concerts, and traditional games.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="4"><strong>Participants:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Elite Competitors:</strong> The top wrestlers, horse racers, and archers from all over Mongolia come to compete.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>International Audience:</strong> It attracts both national participants and a significant number of international tourists.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="5"><strong>Atmosphere:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Festive and Grand:</strong> The atmosphere is grand, festive, and highly patriotic, with extensive media coverage.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Naadam_horse_racing_game.png" /></p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;">&nbsp;</p>

<h3><span style="font-size:22px;"><strong>- Local Naadam Festivals</strong></span></h3>

<ol>
	<li><strong>Scale and Significance:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Regional Importance:</strong> Local festivals are significant for individual regions, provinces (aimags), or even smaller communities like soums (districts).</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Community Focused:</strong> These festivals reflect local customs, traditions, and community pride.</p>

<ol>
	<li value="2"><strong>Location and Timing:</strong></li>
</ol>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Location:</strong> Held in various provinces and towns across Mongolia.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Date:</strong> Dates vary; many local Naadam festivals are held before or after the national Naadam to allow participants to travel to the capital for the main event.</p>

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	<li value="3"><strong>Activities:</strong></li>
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<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Similar Events:</strong> Local festivals also feature wrestling, horse racing, and archery, though on a smaller scale.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Traditions:</strong> Additional activities may include local music, dance performances, and traditional ceremonies unique to the region.</p>

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<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Competitors:</strong> Participants are typically local residents, including young athletes and community members.</p>

<p style="margin-left:72pt;"><strong>Local Audience:</strong> The audience mainly consists of local residents and some domestic tourists.</p>

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	<li value="5"><strong>Atmosphere:</strong></li>
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<p style="margin-left:54pt;"><strong>Intimate and Traditional:</strong> The atmosphere is more intimate and community-oriented, often with a stronger emphasis on local traditions and customs.</p>

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			'body' => '<p>Lonely Planet ranks Mongolia as the best travel destination in&nbsp;2024 among 50 countries highlighting its unique&nbsp;appeal and diverse experiences.&nbsp;Uncover the beauty and traditions that make Mongolia a must-visit country in the upcoming year.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Feel the spirit of freedom through horseback riding and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Cultural Landscape in Orkhon Valley, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ayan Travel, with two decades of tour operating expertise, tailors your Mongolia adventure. Specializing in photography and adventure tours, we guide you to witness the Naadam Festival in central Mongolia, explore the vast Gobi Desert, experience eagle hunting culture in west Mongolia, journey to the remote Taiga mountains to meet the Tsaatan, reindeer herding people, and shamans in northern Mongolia.</p>

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			'body' => '<p style="text-align: justify;">In collaboration with World Wildlife Day March 3, the Ayan Travel team has decided to share with you the photos of the adorable Pallas&#39;s cat <span style="text-align: justify;"><em>(Otocolobus manul)</em>&nbsp;</span>known as Manul,&nbsp; in its wild habitat, captured by&nbsp;Mongolian photographer Batzaya Choijiljav.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, most people don&rsquo;t know well that Pallas&rsquo;s cat shares their mountain habitat with its near-big cousin<span style="color:#008000;"> </span><u><span style="color:#0099ff;">S</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">now leopards</span></a><span style="color:#0099ff;">.</span></u> if you are a photographer, planning a&nbsp;<u><span style="color:#0099ff;">wildlife&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/mongolia-photography-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">photo trip to Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#0099ff;"><strong> </strong></span></u>for Snow leopards, you can capture these amazing wild cats on the same trip in Mongolia.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: justify;">This adorable flat-faced and furry wild cat is very little known compared to other subspecies of the family&nbsp;</span><em style="text-align: justify;">Felidae</em><span style="text-align: justify;">.&nbsp;</span>Maybe you have seen these lovely wild cat&#39;s faces featured in many memes and viral videos. Mongolia&nbsp;is one of the few countries you can eyewitness&nbsp;these secretive and solitary wild cats in Central Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="manul pallas cat mongolia" src="/uploads/Manuul_Pallas_s_cat_manul.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Pallas&rsquo;s cat is similar in size to a domestic cat but it looks much bigger because of its stocky build and its long and thick coat, fluffy tail, and flattened face.</em></span></p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Pallas&#39;s&nbsp;Cat -&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color:#008000;">Quick Facts&nbsp;</span></span></h3>

<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Kingdom</span> -</strong><span style="color:#008000;">Animalia&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Pallas&#39;s Cat</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mongolian name: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Мануул</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Scientific name: </strong></span><em><span style="color:#008000;">Otocolobus manul</span></em></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>IUCN Status:</strong></span>&nbsp; <font color="#008000">Least Concern</font></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Population:&nbsp; </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">Total estimated: 58,000</span></p>

<p><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Location</span>: </strong><span style="color:#008000;">Central Asia</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Habitats:&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">mountains, steppe grasslands&nbsp;&nbsp;that has rocky outcrops., and semi-desert terrain.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Diet: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">In Mongolia Pallas&rsquo;s Cat eats a broad range of small mammals (Ochotona, Alticola, Meriones, Lasiopodomys, Cricetulus), insects, birds, reptiles, and carrion.</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Body Length: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">46-65 cm</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Weight: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">2.2-4.5 kg</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Mating Season: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">December to March</span></p>

<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Lifespan: </strong></span><span style="color:#008000;">8-11.5 years</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia pallas cat photography" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul_pallas_cat.jpg" /></p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Pallas&#39;s Cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Although the Manul is found throughout central Asia, its habitat is a very specific and harsh environment. It lives on rocky steppes and stony outcroppings only and is rarely seen in lowland areas. It has been found at altitudes up to 4,800m but only in areas where deep snow does not accumulate.&nbsp;They make their dens in caves, crevices, or burrows dug by other animals.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">German naturalist Peter Pallas first described the furry wildcat in 1776. He named the kitty Felis manul.&nbsp; As its scientific name- (<em>Otocolobus manul)</em>, the word &lsquo;<em>manu</em>l&rsquo; comes from the Mongolian language&nbsp;and <em>Otocolobus</em> is Greek for &ldquo;ugly-eared.&rdquo;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul_pallas_cat_mongolia_wild.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; text-align: center;" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Pallas&rsquo;s cat moves slowly but purposefully, concealing itself within its environment and blending into the background.</em></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Pallas&#39;s cats are ambush hunters and spend much of their time hunting pikas as&nbsp;mouse hares, murines, ground squirrels, and voles are also eaten, and also small birds, grasshoppers and lizards, and other critters like gerbils, voles, hares, ground squirrels, birds, and young marmots. Pikas typically make up more than 50 percent of the cat&#39;s diet.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mongolia wild cat manuul" src="/uploads/Pallas_cat_mongolia_photography_batzaya.jpg" /></p>

<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">According to the IUCN Red List, the total population size of the Pallas&rsquo;s cat is estimated at 15,315 mature individuals. This species&rsquo; numbers are decreasing today and it is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List</span></em>.</p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Photographing the Pallas&#39;s cat in Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p>Palla&rsquo;s cats were believed to be primarily nocturnal, but are now being considered crepuscular in nature. Palla&#39;s&nbsp;cat&nbsp;is a shy and very antisocial animal. Without the help of an experienced local guide or researcher, it is almost impossible to encounter this rare creature in Mongolia.&nbsp;They have an extraordinary ability to hide within their own habitat. Even their markings and coloration allow them to easily blend with their surroundings which makes it uneasy to spot them without an experienced Mongolian wildlife photo tour agency.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/manul_pallas_cat_mongolia_wildlife.jpg" style="opacity: 0.9; text-align: center;" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Once we see the startling aspects of its appearance, it becomes clear that the Pallas&#39;s cat is in fact rather handsome and adorable.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p>If you especially wish to see and photograph Pallas&#39;s cats in Mongolia with their lovely kittens, it is better to plan your trip to Mongolia between May to August. Because they mate between December and March; the females typically give birth between the end of March and May. Kittens become independent by four to five months, until then&nbsp;they are with their mother.&nbsp;But hope you know the challenges of wildlife photography. You can spend a long time waiting for an animal to come into the spot and then it simply turns around, leaves and that&#39;s the end of it. However, these challenges are also part of what makes <u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/wildlife-photography-discover-mongolian-wild-side" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Mongolian wildlife photography</span></a></u> so rewarding.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="pallas cat photography in mongolia" src="/uploads/Manuul_manul.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Finally, this&nbsp;rare creature is listed as a &#39;near-threatened&#39; species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).&nbsp; One of the main reasons for its decreasing population&nbsp;is the hunting for their fur and organs, which are used in traditional medicines. Moreover, it&#39;s one of the least studied cats in the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/Manuul_mongolian_wildlife_tour_manul.jpg" /></p>

<p>We wish to increase both Mongolian and global awareness about Pallas&rsquo;s cats and build on the knowledge of their natural history and threats. As we gain knowledge of them, we can love, save and protect them. Today is World Wildlife Day. We hope you<strong><span style="color:#008000;"> #DoOneThing for Palla&rsquo;s cat</span></strong>&nbsp;can be either sharing this blog with those who don&rsquo;t know about this rare creature or making your own efforts in its conservation.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:times new roman,times,serif;">The Future of Wildlife is in Our Hands.&nbsp;</span></span></strong></h3>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mongolia snow leopard tour with batzaya choijiljav" src="/uploads/Mongolia_snow_leopard_tour_for_social_distance.jpg" /></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/photography-of-snow-leopards-in-mongolias-wild-west" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">You may be interested in&nbsp;Story About Snow Leopard in Mongolia&rsquo;s Wild West&nbsp;</span></a></u><span style="color:#0099ff;">&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'title' => 'Danshig Religious Festival - Highlight of August In Mongolia',
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			'body' => '<p>As experienced Mongolian photo tour operator, we annually organize two day trip to Danshig Naadam religious and cultural festival which has been symbolizing solidarity of Mongolia for a hundred years. As this tradition, our photo team made a tour to Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam festival 2018.<br />
If you are planning to travel Mongolia in August for the upcoming years, please do not forget to eyewitness this religious festival and add to your travel list. Hope you have a great time with our photos and event news about Danshig Festival.</p>

<h3><strong><span style="color:#800000;">The Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam Festival</span></strong></h3>

<p>The Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam festival is one of the biggest and ancient religious and cultural festivals of Mongolia. Originally, Danshig (Tibetan- Tenshuk) is related to the enthronement ceremony of His Holiness Zanabazar(1635-1722), the spiritual head of Mongolian Buddhism and also a direct descendant of Great Chinggis Khan. The word Danshig can be translated in to &lsquo;Firm existence&rsquo;. The tradition of celebrating Danshig Naadam was forgotten for nearly a hundred years and this year is the fourth year since Danshig Naadam&rsquo;s re-celebration since 2015 and also 383rd birthday of His Holiness Zanabazar.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/various-deity-masked-dance-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Danshig Naadam and Khuree Tsam festival is one of the biggest and ancient religious and cultural festivals of Mongolia.</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Mandala Offering Ceremony at Danshig Festival</span></h3>

<p>At the beginning of the two-day festival, Mandala ceremony took place in honor of His Holiness Zanabazar. First Bogd Gegeen sits in his elegant monk&rsquo;s robes, with his legs folded beneath them.&nbsp;Mandala is a Tibetan word which means Essence or taking essence. There are more than thirty different kinds of Mandala offerings in Buddhist ritual.&nbsp; According to the tradition, when you perform offering, you do not hold empty hands, put some grains, blue scarf or whatever, in your hands first and pray for what you desire.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/sor-zalakh-ceremony.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mandala is a Tibetan word which means Essence.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are more than thirty different kinds of Mandala offerings in Buddhist ritual.</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Rising of the Soyombo Banner at Danshig&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>The ceremony of bringing state flag or Soyombot Tug to the Khui Doloo Khudag was held and actually, his Holiness Zanabazar created Soyombo script and later was depicted on the flag of Mongolia. This special character became a national symbol of the country.&nbsp;If you want to explore more about him and his masterpieces, you should go to Zanazabar Museum in the center of Ulaanbaatar.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/zanabazar-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Statue of Under Gegeen Zanabazar holds two attributes -raising the Thunderbolt symbol-Dorje up to his chest with his right hand and bell in his left hand toward his stomach.&nbsp;</em></span><br />
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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Worshipping Vajrapani- Deity Ochirvaani</span></h3>

<p>The unique part of the Khuree Tsam is the noble presence of Ochirvaani -Vajrapani and the deity is believed to be a special protector for Mongolia. Huge Thangka-Buddhist paint representing the supreme deity Vajrapani was displayed at the southern end of the festival square.&nbsp;He is called the Master of Unfathomable Mysteries who upholds truth even in adversities of darkness and ignorance.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/rajipani-orchirvaani-deity-danshig.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Deity Vajrapani &ndash;Ochirvaani protects Buddha and manifests all Buddha&rsquo;s power.&nbsp;</em></span><br />
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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Khuree Tsam Dance&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>The Tsam is one of the five minor subjects of Buddhism &ndash;Choreography. The first tsam performance in Mongolia was performed in Erdene-Zuu monastery in 1786. The Tsam dance which is the perfect combination of song, dance, music, decorative art, and folk arts hold various types of ritual subjects and wearing mask indicating their respective roles and perform various motions of hands, legs, and body.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-khuree-tsam-performance.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The tsam has two common meanings as the dance of Buddha and subduing negative mental afflictions by emptiness.</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Tsam Masks and Costumes</span></h3>

<p>You can see through the photos that the tsam dresses are specially designated with wide triangle sleeves or cave sleeve and also ornamented with bone decorations. Tsam mask is big as twice as a human head and the dancers see their way through their mouth. That&rsquo;s why tsam masks are made out of paper mache, painted or inlaid with coral beads of different sizes.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/various-deity-dance-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The costumes of tsam dancers consist of robes decorated in an applique manner, worn with decorative aprons and bibs with ivory ornaments and crocodile-toed boots.</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Sor Zalakh - Ceremony of Burning of all Negatives</span></h3>

<p>The ceremony of the burning of the Sor aims to remove all bad effects, contagious diseases, and other negative phenomena. If one attends with great devotion in this ceremony, it is believed to get rid of all one&rsquo;s bad and dirtiness.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/sor-zalakh-burning-negatives.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian Buddhist worshippers highly believe the power of this specific ritual.</em></span></p>

<p>Intense music of Tsam was quite deep and there were religious and ritual sounds such as Bell ringing, pellet drums and sounds of smashing and striking which made it more attractive.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/tsam-music-instrument-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><em style="font-size: 14px;">Monks performing Tibet horn and performing spiritual readings and rituals for the wellbeing of Mongolians.</em></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Open Tent at the Center of Open Space</span></h3>

<p>Same as ancient ritual, Danshig Naadam &lsquo;s Khuree Tsam was held in open space which seven concentric circles were drawn in chalk inside clearly marked square.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia festival danshig.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>According to the tradition, an open tent was erected in the center of these circles.</em></span></p>

<p>Tsam dance traditionally started with two Sitipati- two figures wearing skull masks and skeleton costumes. They represent Lord of charnel ground.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-photos.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Through dance perform, rituals and mantras they repeat, the ceremony square and objects enshrined in it transformed into mystic Charnel Ground.</em></span></p>

<p>Inner most-circle is reserved for Master of dance and the dances were accompanied by a small orchestra consisting of wind and percussion instruments.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/various-tsam-dance-danshig-naadam-festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Groups of characters wearing demonic masks performed dance for banishing all evil by driving it into the lingka.</em></span></p>

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<p>The Tsam dance performances can be varied and classified by its meaning such as the dance of heroes, dance of heroines, dance of wrathful ones,dance of pacifying, inner dance, secret dance, dance of emptiness, dance of fiercely control, dance of wrathful laughter and dance of the most wrathful beings</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/shanaga-performance-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The shanaga-only participants in the ritual not to wear masks and they are some kind of shamanistic characteristics still remain in harmony with this dance.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-tsama-dance-mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Tsam dance by Four Guardians of Spirits of four sacred mountains surrounded by Ulaanbaatar. Garuda, Pig, Dog and Black Old&rsquo;s performance</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">The climax of the Tsam- Erlig Nomun Khan</span></h3>

<p>The final character to appear in the Tsam was Yama, God of the Realm of Death and Supreme Judge of the dead &ndash; Mongolians call Erlig Nomun Khan. It is the climax of the ritual.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-highlight-tsam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>He appeared with wearing Buffalo mask, with lasso for catching souls in one hand and skeleton &ndash;shaped scepter in the other hand.</em></span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Balin &ndash; Torma Making Competition&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>One interesting competition among monks during Danshig Naadam was balin competition which you can see&nbsp;photos below. Balin is barley that is pre-prepared to be shaped and it is special feeding to the deities only made by monks and Buddhist figures. After making balins, it is put on the altar which is some way of showing the food specially served and dedicated to the Buddha and deities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/balin-competition-among-monks-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Various and skilled monks challenged in this unique competition for Best Balich Monks. </em></span></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-festival-lama-event.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Showcase - art of balin making to the believers and spectators of the festival.</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">Monks&rsquo; Competitions&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>Traditional competitions among monks such as Unzad-chanting masters, Golch lamas- assistant chanting masters and debating on the Buddhist logic were memorable and worth listening moments of the festival.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/unzad-chanting competitions among monks danshig.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Monks debating both in Tibet and Mongolian language.</em></span></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">Wrestling at Danshig Festival</span></p>

<p>It is said that in the first Danshig Naadam, Buddhist monk won wrestling contests. Thereafter he was called Buh Lama- wrestling monk. Danshig Naadam has its own titles for wrestlers, archers and horse trainers.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/danshig-naadam-wrestling.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wrestler D.Purevdavga from Akhangai province claimed his victory for the 4th time and earned the title of Undefeated Giant of Danshig.</em></span></p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">Horse Race at Danshig Festival&nbsp;</span></p>

<p>Totally 104 horses, above the age of five, raced in Danshig Naadam. The winning horse came from Kharkhorin village&nbsp;where&nbsp;the first place of Danshig Naadam was held.&nbsp;Also, horse trainers&rsquo; full name was Batbayar Zanabazar which his father&rsquo;s name the same as&nbsp;holiness Zanabazar. Mongolians and Buddhist people accept this as Blessing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Winner Jockey kid&rsquo;s race number was 108 which is considered sacred and significant number in Buddhism.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mongolians and Buddhist people accept all these numbers and occasions as Blessing and Auspicious way in Danshig Festival.&nbsp;<br />
<img alt="" src="/uploads/horse-race-danshig-naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Totally 104 horses above the age of five raced in Danshig Naadam.</em></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians believe that if a person would attend the Tsam and he will be motivated or inspired to remove his five mental afflictions such as attachment, anger, and ignorance, pride and jealousy. Moreover, if one attends the Tsam with great devotion, there are boundless benefits can occur and change one&rsquo;s life.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gongor Bumba ceremony in Amarbayasgalant monastery is also another big religious festival which also takes place in mid of August.&nbsp; Even if you&rsquo;re not true religious follower, you will be captivated through these rituals and occasions only found in Mongolia.</p>

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<span style="color:#800000;">May all be in Peace</span></p>

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			'body' => '<p>Mongolian National holiday, The Naadam Festival is taking place these days.&nbsp;As we are Mongolian travel organizer and the specialist in Mongolian photography, we would love to show you some of the stunning photographs of Mongolia and its thrilling holidays, including Naadam Festival, <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/mongolian-golden-eagle-festival-and-eagle-hunters" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Golden Eagle Festival</span></a>, and <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/journey-to-the-ice-festival-on-khovsgol-lake-in-northern-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Winter Festivals</span></a>.&nbsp; For this time, you are enjoying images of Naadam Holiday, the top travel attraction&nbsp;of Mongolia. We do not just let you show the photos of Naadam but also, we would love to let you know the true information about our national holiday for your knowledge. Photos are taken by<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a>, our&nbsp;director, traveler and one of the leading photographers of Mongolia, his photos feature&nbsp;in Mongolian nomadic culture and the ethnic portraits. Maybe you saw his photoshoots on Weather.com, Daily News,&nbsp;Caters News agencies&nbsp;and through the social media channels. Now let&rsquo;s take a look around Mongolian Naadam Holiday through his camera lens.</p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">What&#39;s Going Around Naadam Festival on 10th of July?</span></h3>

<p><img alt="Mongolia Naadam festival horses race tour" src="/uploads/horse_racing_at_naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Mongol Naadam starts with 4 year old horse racing at Khui Doloon Khudag, locates 35km/21.7mi from the city center.</span></em></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival archery" src="/uploads/archery_mongolia_at_naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>First matches of Archery games at the archery field at the central stadium.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Archery Mongolia naadam" src="/uploads/Naadam_archery_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Various archery tournaments such as Uriankhai style archery, Buryat style archery and&nbsp;children&rsquo;s&nbsp;archery runs at the central stadium.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolian national wrestler hat" src="/uploads/National_wrestler-hut-Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wrestler hat, the four sides of the hat are embellished with metal inscribed signs of champion, lion, Garuda, elephant, hawk and falcon, which represents the title the wrestler holds.&nbsp;The yellow ribbon on red behind the hand marks the success of the wrestler.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Deeltei mongol festival" src="/uploads/mongolian_costumes.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Deeltei Mongol Festival / Mongolians in Deel, national costume/. There are some Mongol national visitors, from Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang Uyghur, Buryatia, Tyva Republic, Sakha (Yakutia) Republic, enjoying Naadam Festival and attending some cultural events.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival horses race" src="/uploads/horse-race-mongolia-in-photos.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Three year old horses racing at Khui Doloon Khudag.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival" src="/uploads/Mongolia_naadam_festival_in_photos_tsagaan_tug.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>At 08 PM , a ceremony for the Great White Banners at State House&nbsp;at the&nbsp;central square.</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="color:#800000;">The official Naadam Festival Day on 11th of July&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p>The official Naadam Festival is held on 11th of July annually, the President of Mongolia opens The Naadam Festival officially. This year, Mongolians celebrate their National Holiday of&nbsp;Naadam 2018, the year of the 2227th anniversary of Foundation of the first Mongolian State, the 812th anniversary of the founding of the Great Mongol Empire and the 97th anniversary of the Mongolian People&rsquo;s Revolution.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="Naadam festival Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/mongolia_naadam_opening_state_banner.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>A ceremony to place the Great White Banners at the Central Stadium at 11AM.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival opening show" src="/uploads/State_banner_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Great White Banners at the&nbsp;Central Stadium.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Khalmaa Battulga Presedent of Mongolia" src="/uploads/president_of_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>President of Mongolia officially opens Naadam Festival and pay respect to the Great White Banners, Central Stadium.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam Festival Ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/mongolia_naadam_opening.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Grand Opening Ceremony of the National Holiday Naadam Festival at the Central Stadium. Every year various artists attend the opening ceremony to show dance, music, and other cultural performance. This year&rsquo;s opening performance features value of Mongolian family and independence.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="naadam festival wrestling" src="/uploads/wrestling_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The first round of&nbsp; Wrestling Champion&nbsp;starts with a&nbsp;total of 512 wrestlers, are challenging their power in the National Naadam Festival.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Archery Mongolia" src="/uploads/woman_archer_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Show of National Archery, at archery field.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival " src="/uploads/horse_racing_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Above five-year-old horse (Ikh nas) race at Khui Doloon Khudag.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia national dance " src="/uploads/Mongolian_dance.jpg" /></p>

<p>There is also Culture Naadam Festival organized at Khui Doloon Khudag by Arts Council of Mongolia (ACM) and the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture (MSUAC) with a goal to promote Mongolian&nbsp;nomadic culture and&nbsp;traditions to local and international visitor&nbsp;and to support community involvement in cultural and creative activities.</p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival Khui doloon hudag" src="/uploads/Mongolia_horse_show.jpg" /></p>

<h3><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#800000;">What is going around Naadam Festival on 12<sup>th</sup> of July?</span></span></h3>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam festival" src="/uploads/mongolia_horserace_naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>&nbsp;Five year old horse (Soyolon) race, at Khui Doloon Khudag.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Archery Mongolia" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia_archer_mongonbaatar.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>In the 1960&rsquo;s, women archers started competing in Naadam which was a &ldquo;significant development in national archery&rdquo; that added dimension to making archery a truly national sport.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolian national holidays" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia_wrestler_mongonbaatar.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Wrestler Mongonbaatar.Sh, who upgraded his rank and took the title of khartsaga (Hawk) during this year&#39;s Naadam Festival.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolian national naadam festival" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia_wrestlers.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>A total of 512 wrestlers, including 88 wrestlers with national titles competed in this year&#39;s Naadam. Six wrestlers became Falcons of the nation and three others took the title of Hawk during this year&#39;s Naadam</em>.</span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolian national festival naadam" src="/uploads/State_naadam_mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>President presents title, certificates and medals to the winner and runner-ups of the National Wrestling Tournament and for the fastest Horses.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="Mongolia naadam " src="/uploads/State_banner_mongolia_naadam.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>&nbsp;President officially closes Naadam Festival. Closing ceremony and Parade of Great White Banners back to the State House.</em></span></p>

<p>If you are the photographer, or traveler who is planning your next photo adventure to Mongolia, especially to the Naadam festival and other events, we will enjoy the photo shoots through your lens, next time.&nbsp;Why not. We also host&nbsp;to publish photos and travel diaries which is created by our&nbsp;clients on our <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolia Travel Blog</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.</span></p>

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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;">Thank you for taking your time to enjoy Naadam Photographs.</span>&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Surprisingly, August in Mongolia has plenty of events, whether you are looking for a religious festival or want to explore some unique sides of nomadic &ndash;ethnic people; we have got the best August Events in Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Here are some ideas for travel and inspirations to try something new through August in Mongolia.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Sunrise to Sunset Marathon&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 3-9, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Toilogt camp, Khatgal village, Khovsgol province&nbsp;</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="sunrise to sunset marathon " src="/uploads/sunrise to sunset marathon.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">One of World&rsquo;s most beautiful 42 and 100 km Trials has been holding annually since 1999 on shore of beautiful <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destination/khuvsgul-lake" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Khovsgol Lake</span></a> and its national park areas covered with untouched forests, mountains, Taigas and lowlands. The fascinating landscapes make Sunset to Sunrise marathon more stunning and worth visiting and participating.&nbsp;Camp Toilogt is an eco-tourism community set in a stunning spot on the shores of the lake which offers participants low-impact accommodation and the warmth of local hospitality, as well as simple hot showers and other basic conveniences. Camp Toilogt is also the site of the start and finish of MS2S. Prior to the race, participants have the opportunity to acclimatize to the altitude (1650 meters) and become acquainted with the course. For those interested, horseback riding, fishing, hiking and visiting local families (including Tsaatan reindeer herders) will also be possible.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</h3>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Mongol Nomadic Naadam&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> August 3, 14, 28<br />
<em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Mongol nomadic camp (55km from Ulaanbaatar to the west)</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongol nomadic show " src="/uploads/5c88ac30-a4c0-4107-98df-4ca5a2f1e629-Nomadic-festival-mongolia-august.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">This is a mini version of Mongolian famed Naadam festival organized by Mongol Nomadic camp. The festival begins with Mongolian long song and traditional horse head fiddle performance. There you can enjoy and experience legendary &lsquo;Three Manly Games&rsquo; of Mongols including Wrestling, Horse riding, and Archery. You will have a golden chance to see and photograph these games, traditional concerts, and local participants as much as up close to you.&nbsp; You can take a short trip to explore this Nomadic Naadam and have an unforgettable memory of Mongols tradition within one day travel. If you would like to explore famous Mongolian Naadam festival in short time, this mini version of the festival can offer you great opportunities to track ancient nomadic life, its presence, long tradition and deep culture of Mongols.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</h3>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Oirad Tumen- Western Mongolian Traditional Folk Art festival&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date: </em></strong>August 3-6, 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location: </strong></em>Khirgene,Turgen soum, Uvs province&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The festival has been taking place for more than ten years since 2006. In the festival, you will explore different ethnic Mongolian participants from Khalmik, Tuva, Goriny Altai of Russia, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Deed-High Mongol from China and from UB, Darkhan, Erdenet cities and neighboring provinces as Khovs and Bayan-Ulgii. The festival shows Oirad-Western Mongolian traditional art and cultural heritage such as throat singing, traditional dance, horse-headed fiddle, Tovshuur( guitar like two stringed instruments), cultural performances and contest as horse racing, wrestling, best traditional clothing, best couple horseman and nomadic talent contest. During the festival, you will experience the Western Mongolian Nomad culture, tradition, lifestyle and watching the process of how dairy products such as curds, cheese, and vodka are produced and visiting especially prepared Ger/ yurt/. The festival site is 100km from Ulaangom- central of Uvs province, 350km from Khovd and 220km from Olgii city.</p>

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<h3>&nbsp;</h3>

<h3><strong>3000 Long Song Singers&#39; Festival&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><em><strong>Date</strong></em>- August 9-11, 2019</p>

<p><em><strong>Location</strong></em>- Ikh Gazriin Chuluu, Dundgobi province</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/5d3a59fd-0b44-40dd-bb84-4803a2f1e629-long song festival mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p>If you are planning to travel in Mongolia in August, this festival awaits your participation in beautiful and spectacular <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/ikh-gazriin-chuluu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Ikh&nbsp;Gazriin Chuluu</span></a>&nbsp;&ndash; mountain of granite rock in the Gobi with peak of 1706m high. 3000 famous and skillful long song singer across the country will intend to gather at open theatre of national long song of Mongolia and throw the biggest and historical event in n Mongolian legendary long song&rsquo;s history of all time.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>One Day of Nomadic Mongolia event</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date:</em></strong> August 5, 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location:</strong></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Khankhongor soum, Umnugobi province&nbsp;</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">The annual event of One Day of Nomadic Mongolia has been taking place since 2016 in Khankhongor soum, Umnugobi on every August 5. This event is so meaningful and interesting which offer more than 30 nomadic rituals connected with 5 domestic animals, nomadic life and daily shores, nomadic games and toys and traditional culture within only one day.&nbsp; You can explore unique rituals of 5 domestic animals individually such as milking mare and camel, lassoing horse and camel, catching horses with stick / Uurga/ and also different ages of horse racing. If curious about nomadic daily life, the event will let you explore up close and show what actually goes around and plus you can try it. There you can able to see 2 of Three Manly games, wrestling, and archery.&nbsp; Also, another unique part of the events is introducing Mongolian rituals for asking daughter-in-law before the wedding and the first time haircut of children. As a well-organized event, all the process of the event will be hourly scheduled so you can explore all of them one by one within a day. If you are in travel around in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/10-reasons-you-must-travel-to-mongolian-gobi-desert" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Gobi desert </span></a>at the beginning of August, the event site is 25km from the province center and put it your bucket list.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Journey to Little 99 Warriors&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date:</em> </strong>August 5-6 , 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location: </strong></em>Tsaidam camp, Khashaat soum, Arkhangai province</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">If you traveling with your kids or interesting about how Mongolian nomadic kids grow up and their roles and abilities regardless of their young age, it is the best to stop over and participate in annual Journey of 99 little warriors while traveling around Khushuu Tsaidam-known as Orkhon Inscription written in Old Turkic alphabet in the early 8th century in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/orkhon-valley-cultural-landscape" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Orkhon Valley</span></a>. The journey is named after foal horses racing with 99 little warriors-kids. You can not only enjoy cultural activities of kids such as wrestling, archery, performance of children with traditional costumes, the national costume show, Giingoo-children song for horses but also explore adult wrestling and archery in there.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Orkhon Valley Horse Festival</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong><em>Date: </em></strong>August 7, 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location: </strong></em>Tsaidam bag, Khashaat soum, Arkhangai province</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">There are many horses related festival throughout Mongolia, but this festival is so unique because of the location Orkhon Valley-listed in historical sites of UNESCO.&nbsp; You can experience many cultural rituals and contests all related with horse and horsemen activities including lassoing horse, grabbing a lasso pole from land while riding a horse, horse bucking, a race of foal horses, Do you know Dembee? Airag drinking game, traditional ankle bone horse racing game and more. This festival will be a good choice for those who want to experience the land of the horse, riding and challenging competitions among men and capability and beauty of Mongolian horses.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The ceremony of Gongor Bumba&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> August 16-18, 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Amarbaysgalant monastery, Selenge province</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">This is 2nd time ceremony of Gongor Bumba in this year which is organized to make offerings to Gongor (White Buddha), a protective deity who abolishes difficulties and makes people abundant in property and food. This religious celebration in Amarbaysgalant monastery is considered as one of the biggest and important holidays for Mongolian Buddhists.<br />
Mongolian religious worshippers, followers, and lamas believe that Gongor ingot ceremony brings plenty of wealth, so they gather at <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/destinations/Amarbayasgalant_monastery" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Amarbayasgalant monastery</span></a>. You will find this unique religious ceremony only in Mongolia. Even though you&rsquo;re not a true religious follower, you will be captivated through their rituals and occasions.<br />
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<h3 style="text-align: start; clear: both;"><strong><span style="text-align: justify;">Khuraldai Naadam falconry festival</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 17, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Chinggis Khaanii Khuree complex, Ulaanbaatar city</span><br />
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<p>Falconry was practiced Mongolia at a very remote period and was already in high favour some 1000 years BC, that&rsquo;s 3000 years ago. In 2009,&nbsp; Mongolia&nbsp;had initiated the work to make Falcon the National Bird and out of 44 species, ten species of falcon reside in Mongolia and thus the Saker Falcon became the National Bird of our country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Morever, Falconry is considered a Living Human Heritage and Inscribed in 2016&nbsp;on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Mongolia is the of those eighteen countries.The Khuraldai Naadam-Falconry festival aims to arise public awareness of falconry culture, its protection and inherit to young generation. According to the festival organizers, wonderful events of falconry , horseback archery,&nbsp;fashion show and cultural&nbsp;performances will be hold during the festival.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>2000 Reindeer Festival&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 16-17, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Tsagaannuur soum, Khovsgol province</span></p>

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<p>In the very north of Mongolia, there will be &rdquo;<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/two-thousand-reindeer-festival-tour-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">2000 Reindeer Festival</span></a>&rdquo; held on August 16-17th this summer. To discover a wonderland of Mongolian Tsaatan tribe by going on a trip to this part of the world &ndash; You will definitely make good memories of this unique festival which will be held just one time.</p>

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<p><strong>Yak Festival</strong></p>

<p><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 17-18, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Taikhar steppe, IkhTamir soum, Arkhangai&nbsp;province&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><img alt="yak festival in mongolia " src="/uploads/yak race mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" />There are several provinces as Uvurkhangai, Bayankhongor and Arkhangai celebrated the Yak Festival every year or once in two years in Mongolia. This domesticated wild animal has celebrated on Mongol yak festival at the beautiful Taikhar Steppe in Erdenetolgoi bag of Ikhtamir soum in Arkhangai aimag on 17-18 August 2019.Yak -Bos grunniens, long-haired and short legged ox-like , in Mongolia lives predominantly in high mountainous areas of Mongolia: in the high Altai Mountain range, the Khangai Mountain range and the Kharkhiraa and Khuvsgul mountains.&nbsp;During the festival, yak-related activities include yak parade, the best decorated yak, the best bull, yak milking contest, as well as the main and last event, a yak race across the Taikhar Steppe.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><em><strong>Date:</strong></em> August 15, 2019<br />
<em><strong>Location:</strong></em> Khongor sand dune, Sevrei soum, Umnugobi province&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="gobi naadam mongolia " src="/uploads/horse race mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Gobi desert is the dream destination of travelers who come to Mongolia and also Naadam festival is the highlight event of nomadic Mongolia. Great combination &ndash;Mongolian Gobi Naadam festival is must-see event especially those who plan to travel in Mongolia in mid of August. So luckily, you will kill two birds with one stone.&nbsp; The festival will take place in famous Khongor Sand dune-biggest sand dune of the desert. You can enjoy Mongolian traditional-Three Manly Games especially in Gobi region and opportunities to deeply explore their culture and nomadic life through this local naadam.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The Victory of Khalkh Gol Battle</strong></h3>

<p><em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;August 27-28, 2019</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<em style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location:</strong></em><span style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Khalkh gol soum, Choibalsan city, Dornod&nbsp;province&nbsp;</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/khalkha gol battle.JPG" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Battle of Khalkh Gol took place from May 11 to September 16, 1939, at the Khalkh River in Mongolia. The battle was one of the most decisive battles in the region during World War II and it resulted in the defeat of the Japanese Sixth Army by Soviet and Mongolian soldiers. This year is the 80th anniversary of the battle and importantly, historical and memorical year to remember and give glory to those heroic soldiers who gave lives to the country and stop the war.&nbsp;</p>

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<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#8B4513;">August in Mongolia has brought many new things with it and&nbsp; so dream about August and make it the best.</span></span></h4>

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<h2><span style="color:#FF8C00;">Events not to miss in July in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p>Want to travel to Mongolia? But do not know when the best time is? Wondering what to see in Mongolia?<br />
The best time to visit Mongolia is&nbsp;July and you certainly need much more time to take in this supremely beautiful, historical, and wild nature travel through Mongolia. Often ranked as the best tourist destinations in July, you&rsquo;ll get a chance to catch sight of some of Mongolia&rsquo;s must-visit and most iconic sights, festivals, and events. To experience an unforgettable tour in Mongolia, make sure to include historical and natural events and festivals to your travel summer itinerary.&nbsp;<br />
It still is a beautiful month that every traveler in Mongolia should visit at least once in a lifetime.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>Night Museum in Ulaanbaatar</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date: </strong>July 4-5</p>

<p><strong>Location: </strong>Choijin Lama Temple, Ulaanbaatar</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Night museum event at Choijin Lama Temple has been held since 2011. The event is so unique because you can enjoy a special exhibition of masterpieces of 16th Jebtsundamba Khutukhtu-The first Bogd Gegeen which is preserved in treasures of the museum only available in the event.&nbsp;<br />
Night museum events will also include cultural performances of Khusugtun ethnic band, Mongolian state Morin Khuur Assemble and Ulaanbaatar Assemble.<br />
You will explore tangible and intangible cultural heritages both together in the fancy and unusual atmosphere around the temple.<br />
The event will be held from 8.30 pm to 12.00, July 4-5 and the temple is also so easy to reachable since it is located in the center of the UB.</p>

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<h3><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><strong>Mongol Nomadic Naadam</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; July 4, 19, 25, 2020<br />
<strong>Location&nbsp;</strong>&ndash; Mongol nomadic camp (55km from Ulaanbaatar to the west)</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongol nomadic show.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p>This is a mini version of the Mongolian famed Naadam festival organized by the Mongol Nomadic camp. The festival begins with a Mongolian long song and traditional horse head fiddle performance. There you can enjoy and experience the legendary &lsquo;Three Manly Games&rsquo; of Mongols including Wrestling, Horse riding, and Archery. You will have a golden chance to see and photograph these games, traditional concerts, and local participants as much as up close to you.&nbsp;<br />
You can take a short trip to explore this Nomadic Naadam and have an unforgettable memory of Mongols tradition within one day of travel.<br />
If you would like to explore the famous Mongolian Naadam festival in a short time, this mini version of the festival can offer you great opportunities to track ancient nomadic life, its presence, the long tradition, and the deep culture of Mongols.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>Tsaatan Festival in July in Northern Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;July 7-8, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Lake Khovsgol, in Northern Mongolia</p>

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<p><span style="text-align: justify;">Tsaatan-reindeer herders live differently from most people in the world and have been attracting international attention for their unique and unchanged way of life.&nbsp;In the beginning of July, numerous reindeer people arrive near the Khovsgol Lake with their reindeer from the depth of the Taiga forest to demonstrate their customs and tradition. The festival includes many activities such as reindeer races, folk concerts, a game of reindeer polo, and more. The Tsaatan herders believe that their ancestors&rsquo; ghosts live on in the forest as animals that give guidance to the living, also practice Shamanism, a religion based on nature worship. Shaman worship among the Tsaatan people is thought to represent the oldest variant of Shamanism practiced by Mongolian nomads.&nbsp;</span><br style="text-align: justify;" />
<span style="text-align: justify;">You can also learn their culture through this festival and also see a real shaman, help their daily chores, herd reindeer and simply experiencing a day of Tsaatan people&rsquo;s unique life in the taiga. Don&rsquo;t miss it. You will have a quite unique experience.</span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>National Costume festival&nbsp;Mongolia</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;July 10, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Chinggis square, Ulaanbaatar city</p>

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<p><span style="text-align: justify;">You can see different types and patterns of the national costume of all ethnic groups of Mongolia together in this festival during the Naadam festival. It&nbsp;consists of Mongolian costume national runway, cultural performance, a contest of best-dressed couple in Mongolian national costume, a contest of best-dressed foreigners in Mongolian national costume, a contest of public dance, and the best dancing couple and closing ceremony-Award ceremony.&nbsp; Many other cultural events such as exhibitions of national dress, souvenir, and other cultural promotions are organized annually. During the festival, you will experience customs of various Mongolian minorities as well as view dances including Tsam and hear national music plus Khoomei, the throat singing.</span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>Yohor-&nbsp; folk art festival</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date-</strong> July 17-18, 2021</p>

<p><strong>Location</strong>- Batshireet soum, Khentii province</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/travel to mongolia ethnic groups.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" />Named after ancient Buryad dance style Yohor, a folk art festival aims to introduce the unique heritage to the next generation and preserve it through the event. More than 300 hundred dancers gather under the name of buryad ethnic group from Russia, Ulan-Ude, Aga village of Buryatia, and several provinces of Khentii aimag. Nearest cultural and historical attractions a Binder Ovoo, Rashaan Rock Seal memorial, Khajuu lake deer monument, Uglugchiin Kherem/Wall/, and others await you to discover before and after the festival.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>Nomadic Culture&nbsp;Festival&nbsp;</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;July 6, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Teeliin gol, Erdenekhairkhan soum,&nbsp;Zavkhan Province</p>

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<p>Cultural Festival of Nomads is held on the Shore of Ulaagchinii Khar Lake in <a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/provinces/zavkhan" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Zavkhan province</span></a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;July in Mongolia. The festival gives you the full experience of nomadic life, culture, and rituals of the way of their lives and their livestock. The national archery and wrestling take place among the locals. There are several festivals of large and small cattle that vary by their rituals and usage in nomadic life.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c8b4fb0-399c-443c-85e4-417ca2f1e629-nomadic festival zavkhan.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 49%; margin-left: 10px;" />Competitions connected small cattle such as goats and sheep are felt handcraft shows, the traditional way of showing rituals and competitions of sheep wool cutting. Also, you will see the milking show contest of sheep. Festivals of large cattle such as camel and cow are full of interesting activities including yak show contest of loading up on yak, nice yak-cow hybrid, Bullock, best couple with yak, and yak polo. About camel related show, there are camel shows of selecting a nice camel, a relay race of loading up on and loading off a camel.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Another memorable part of the festival is the horse shows such as lassoing horses, catching horses with stick /Mongolians named Uurga/, grabbing a stick, selection of couple with nice horses, and ambler horse competition. During the festival, trade exhibitions and national costume show also are held which attracts all of the people&rsquo;s eyes into them.<br />
In the evening, all the people gather together and have a fire festival, round dance, and folk art festival. The festival gives you true nomadic life and cultural experience.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>Yak Festival in July</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;July 22, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Bat-Ulziit soum, Uvurkhangai province</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/yak festival mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Yak Festival is one of the most important festivals in Mongolia and is held every year on July 22&nbsp;in Orkhon Valley of Uvurkhangai Province. Nomadic culture in the Khangai Mountains is very strong, and the area has one of the highest concentrations of yaks in the world.&nbsp;<br />
The event is eagerly anticipated by the community, and the event includes yak racing and showing, wild stallion and yak riding, milking contests, and other traditional Naadam events of horse racing, wrestling, and archery.</p>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:20px;"><font color="#ff8c00" face="lucida sans unicode, lucida grande, sans-serif"><b>Altan Ovoo Mountain Worship&nbsp;</b></font></span></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Date:</strong> July 27-29, 2023</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Location: </strong>Dariganga soum, Sukhbaatar province</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">Nomadic Mongols worship and revere the highest, lofty and beautiful of their local mountains- worshipping as sacred ones. It has been outstanding cultural heritage elements created, developed, and practiced by Mongolians since ancient times.&nbsp;<br />
Altan Ovoo Mountain in Dariganga soum, Sukhbaatar province is one of the biggest and&nbsp;ancient places that&nbsp;worshipped by the locals. It is one of 200 ancient extinct volcanoes in this area became officially state sacred&nbsp;mountain in 2004 and the pinnacle a top of the cairn was gilded completely. Men-only can reach the pilgrimage sites of Golden Cairn and women are strictly prohibited to climb the cairn. Amazing lakes such as Dagshin Spring, Duut Lake, and Ganga Lake are all located at its southern slope of the mountain, plus you can find sand dunes to the south side.<br />
One brilliant side you will be able to explore Stone statues of four human -Khan (King), Khatan (Queen), Prince and Princess which associated with the 18th century.<br />
Locals of Dariganga give offerings to the Khan and Khatan statues and read special sutras to worship the Altan Ovoo Mountain.<br />
The worship has been taken&nbsp;place only once in 5 years since 2012, it is a great chance to explore less-shown mountain worship rituals in&nbsp; 2023.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>Nomadic Wave at Lake Khovsgol</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;July 30</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Lake Khovsgol, Northern Mongolia</p>

<p><span style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c8b5ac3-ea08-44a6-bedf-0af2a2f1e629-mongolia khovsgol lake.jpg" style="float: right; max-width: 39%; margin-left: 10px;" />This is a mixed festival introducing both electronic and Mongolian music, throat singing, electronic rhythms on the shores of Lake Khovsgol.</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">This festival is the full sound of fiddle tunnels, throat tunnels, natural sound, and shaman drum beats. It is often organized on July 30 and taken a lot of tourist and local attractions widely. It is will be never a forgotten experience to listen to and enjoy traditional and local music while visiting beautiful fresh Lake Khuvsgul.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">Bogd Khan Mountain Trail 2020</span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date</strong> &ndash;July, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location</strong>- Bogd Khan Mountain</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolia steppe marathon.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 39%; margin-right: 10px;" />If you are an active runner who willing to achieve special points for the running carrier, the race is one of the UTMB qualifying races! Finishers can get 3 ITRA points for the completion of the 64km trail run! The winner of the 64km trail run can get 500 points from the Asia Trail Master Championship organization. You can challenge in the 10km and 21km categories.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><span style="color:#FF8C00;">Music Festivals in July in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Beyond the traditional Mongolian festivals, there are fantastic modern and international music events in July in Mongolia. To help you plan the July trip to Mongolia, we have rounded up the best of modern music festivals in July. Everyone who seeks music freedom and live music with warm outdoor weather, check out modern Mongolian festivals taking place in July.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you seek and prefer music freedom and open-air live music festivals while traveling in Mongolia, check out the following events</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;"><strong>International Festival and Competition of Morin Khuur&nbsp;</strong></span></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date: </strong>June 30 - July 05/ can be changed in 2020/&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Location: </strong>Ulaanbaatar city</p>

<p><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/morin-khuur-horse-head-fiddle" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank"><img alt="mongolia events " src="/uploads/morin khuur festival mongolia.jpg" style="max-width: 49%; float: left; margin-right: 10px;" />Morin Khuur</a><span style="text-align: justify;"> is one of the most important musical instruments of the Mongol people and is considered a symbol of the Mongolian nation. And also the instrument is one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity identified by UNESCO. The international festival and competition of Morin Khuur will be held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in July.&nbsp;More than 600 Morin Khuur learners, teachers, researchers, and bands from foreign countries have participated in this festival in the past years.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The festival is a great opportunity to explore Mongolian culture heritage &ndash; Morin Khuur which has the wonderful sound of only two strings and the skills of players around the world.</p>

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<span style="color:#FF8C00;"><strong>Play Time Rock Music Festival</strong></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong> July 3-5, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong> Gachuurt&nbsp;town, Ulaanbaatar city</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia music festivals " src="/uploads/play time festival mongolia.jpg" style="max-width: 49%; float: left; margin-right: 10px;" />It is the biggest outdoor Mongolian live music festival including Rock, Metal, Indie musicians of all kinds of live music bands around the country and overseas.<br />
The playtime festival usually holds in mid of July near Ub city, Gachuurt. You can enjoy and feel the upcoming brand new live music of modern Mongolia and the World together with young generations of Mongolia.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><strong>Silence White Festival</strong></span></h3>

<p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;June&nbsp;29-30, 2020</p>

<p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;National amusement park, Ulaanbaatar city</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">During the Naadam festival, this party is organized by Mongolian best Dj&rsquo;s spin sets of dance music for the crowd dressed by all in white color. Chance of feeling vibrant part of Mongolia&rsquo;s music and club scene. It is organized outdoor which is the best to feel the nice time of July.</p>

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<h2><span style="color:#FF8C00;"><span style="font-family:lucida sans unicode,lucida grande,sans-serif;">Mongolian National Holiday Naadam Festival</span></span></h2>

<p><strong>Dates:&nbsp;</strong>11-13 July</p>

<p><strong>Location</strong>- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia</p>

<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: rgb(27, 45, 59); font-family: Hind, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;; font-size: 13px;"><img alt="mongolia naadam festivals " src="/uploads/naadam festival opening.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /><span style="font-size:16px;">Top travel attraction of Mongolia, the Naadam Festival gives you&nbsp;an unforgotten discovery of adventure, tradition, and culture of Mongolian people if&nbsp;you attend this event.&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;;">The Naadam festival, the national pride, a thrilling three-day sporting event that has been happening for centuries and features&nbsp; &lsquo;&rsquo;Three Manly Games&rsquo;&rsquo; which are Wrestling, Archery, and Horse Racing.</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;;">&nbsp;The festival is held in 21 provinces of Mongolia, the whole country celebrates it and champions of wrestling, archery, and horse race&nbsp;from each province get a chance to compete in the State&nbsp;Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar which is between the&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, &quot;Trebuchet MS&quot;; color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">11th and 13th of July.&nbsp;</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The opening ceremony in Central Naadam center is the amazing occasion of this festival which is full of the parade, traditional and modern song, folk, religious and masks dance.it is a great chance to enjoy and photograph Mongolian colorful cultural performances.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">The atmosphere of the festival in UB is full of performances, games, meals, and shows crowded by local people from all over the nation and tourists from all over the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia naadam festival " src="/uploads/naadam festival photos.JPG" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<h3 style="text-align: justify;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Booking Naadam Ticket and Tour</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">It is the peak season for tourists. If you want to visit the National Naadam festival in UB, the festival is only 3 days and the entrance ticket for the opening ceremony tends to be sold out early. It is difficult to buy through the internet and getting a ticket is even hard for Mongolians. And do not forget that also you need to get the photographer permission in advance or you might lose your chance of taking those moments in your camera.&nbsp; If you want to travel with no worries about the tickets, permissions, and other arrangements we are here to help you. Email us at <a href="mailto:info@toursmongolia.com"><span style="color:#800000;">info@toursmongolia.com&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/local naadam mongolia.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">If you prefer a local Naadam festival, local Naadam starts at the beginning of July and continues through July depending on provisions and locations. But you should decide to see which local festival you going to and also double-check other travel destinations such as historical sites and wild nature adventures and events near that province within that time. You should check your schedule right now and find the tour agencies and also book your travel in advance.</p>

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<h3><strong><span style="color:#000000;">The difference between Local and City Naadam</span></strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia festivals " src="/uploads/naadam festival horse photos.jpg" style="float: left; max-width: 49%; margin-right: 10px;" />Getting outside of Ulaanbaatar to experience the real, local Naadam at the grassroots level is a unique experience, a world away from the tourist-filled stadium of the capital. So wherever you go in provinces, you have a huge opportunity to see traditional sporting games. Unlike national Naadam in UB, you can get up close to wrestlers, horse races, archeries as they compete and &ndash; it is free entry.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">You can see the whole fascinating and brand new adventured horse racing in local Naadam festival up close and in person.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Moreover, you can have a chance to try local food and beverages and visit local nomadic families and explore their lifestyle and tradition which is much different than others in the capital. You have a huge opportunity to talk with nomads and photograph ongoing situations on your camera.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" src="/uploads/wrestling  naadam festival.jpg" style="max-width: 49%; float: right; margin-left: 10px;" /></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">To get to the local Naadam festival, you need a well-prepared tour that includes everything you need such as a good car, an excellent driver, and positive guide, and also a well-organized tour itinerary.&nbsp;Some of the local Naadam in far away from the capital, you need domestic flight and train tickets and Ger camp, guesthouse, and local hotels&rsquo; pre-booking before your travel.&nbsp;Because every Mongolians move to enjoy one local Naadam to the others&nbsp;and also numbers of travelers coming to the festival are consequently increasing year by year.</p>

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<p>We always are glad to be your travel partner in Mongolia. Just prepare yourself for Mongolia adventure.</p>

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<h3><strong>She is the youngest female huntress in the history of eagle hunting tradition</strong></h3>

<p>The strong customs of Kazakhs has been continued for thousands of years that &ldquo;Women have to stay home and take care of children&rdquo;. But Aishol-pan breaks with this custom by following her father into the mountains as he pursues foxes, the source of the meat and fur garments enabling the Kazakhs to survive the bitter winter, with his eagle companion.&nbsp;In 2014, Aishol-Pan-the teenage huntress participated and won the eagle hunting competition during the annual Golden Eagle Festival in Western Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c8efff7-0f54-4f5e-98bd-461fa2f1e629-eagle hunters mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav. Mongolian photographer and traveler</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/aisholpan eagle huntress mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Aisholpan and her eagle. Photo by Batzaya Choijiljav</em></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle huntress news mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Photo credit: Batzaya Choijiljav. News source: Caters News Agency&nbsp;</em></p>

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<h3><strong>She is a new film star&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>The Eagle Huntress (2016) Dir. Otto Bell The Eagle Huntress is a documentary depicting the life of Aishol-pan, who is attempting to be the first woman eagle hunter in her native country of Mongolia. The movie&rsquo;s heartwarming tale is only furthered by the feature of Aishol-pan&rsquo;s father, who shares with the audience his encouragement of Aishol-pan&rsquo;s drive to be a part of this typically male-dominated tradition. With narration provided by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), The Eagle Huntress, while filmed in a cold climate, will leave you feeling inspired by one girl&rsquo;s courageous task of breaking stereotypes placed on her by the men in her society. The film was officially opened in 28 countries.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/the eagle huntress  mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<h3><strong>Asher Svidensky, a photographer took her picture</strong></h3>

<p>Asher Svidensky, a photographer and travel writer, shot five boys learning the skill as well as the girl, Ashol-Pan. &quot;To see her with the eagle was amazing,&quot; he recalls. &quot;She was a lot more comfortable with it, a lot more powerful with it and a lot more at ease with it.&quot;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/5c8f0149-3df0-4c04-bb4a-4cf8a2f1e629-eagle hunting tradition mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Photo by Asher Svidensky</em></p>

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<h3><strong>She wants to be a doctor even she likes to play in the movie</strong></h3>

<p>After she was getting popular around the world, she has received many international and national university scholarships. As she says, Harvard University, London University, Astana University, and local major universities sent their invitation to study. But her thought is she wants to be a doctor even she likes to play. Her dream is to study at Harvard University.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Photo by Batzaya Choijiljav</em></p>

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<strong>She became Asian game changer</strong>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>She was awarded Asian Game Changer in 2017 - For breaking gender barriers at a remarkably young age. She says she is happy that her story has inspired girls and women around the world. Closer to home, Aishol-pan&rsquo;s example is already having a benefit: A growing number of girls in her Mongolian community have sought to train as eagle hunters. She hopes that young girls &mdash; wherever they live &mdash; can persevere in the face of doubt, criticism, and entrenched gender norms. &ldquo;They must keep trying,&quot; she said, &quot;and be brave.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle training mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>During the Annual Golden Eagle Festival. Photo by Batzaya Choijiljav</em></p>

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<h3><strong>Her lifestyle and family</strong></h3>

<p>According to the tradition of Mongolian and Kazakh people, they teach children life lessons through homeschooling. And the children have to study those lessons at a young age while they are helping daily work stuff. For instance, girls started to learn sewing their own clothes. Kazakh women make embroidery decoration for her home and it is so colorful and beautiful. As this tradition, Aishol-pan, do the same. She sews her own clothes and home decoration too. As a little girl in Mongolia, Aisholpan dreamt of flying an eagle like her Dad.&nbsp; No malls, no Shake Shacks. Nope.&nbsp; Just mountains, tents, gers, and goats.&nbsp; Aisholpan was born into a Kazakh family of nomad herders going back 12 generations.&nbsp; To supplement their income, Kazakh herders have a side career: training golden eagle chicks to hunt fox and game.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/eagle festival photos.jpg" /></p>

<p>Photo by Batzaya Choijiljav&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>She also attends the annual &quot;Spring Golden Eagle Festival&quot;</strong></h3>

<p>She also attends the annual &quot;Spring Golden Eagle Festival&quot; , which is held&nbsp;at Chinggis Khaanii Khuree Complex in March.&nbsp;Kazakh Eagle Hunters came from Western Mongolia with their trained eagles in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, including the young eagle huntress Aishol Pan.&nbsp;Local Kazakhs show their eagle hunting culture and their unique traditions. It starts with the opening parade with well-dressed hunters and is about authentic competitions of eagle training skills and hunting with golden eagles. Also, there are Mongolian falconers gathered and show ancient warrior-skill performance on horseback.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/spring golden eagle moments.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>During the spring golden eagle festival. Photo by Batzaya Choijiljav</em></p>

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<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ice festival blue pearl mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Mongolian artists at the Ice Festival -2018</em>&nbsp;</p>

<h2><br />
When is Mongolian Ice Festival?</h2>

<p>The Ice Festival Mongolia is typically held on the first weekend of March each year. The Ice Festival of Mongolia, &ldquo;The Blue Pearl- 2018&rdquo;, was opened on the 3-4th of March, under the theme of &lsquo;Let&rsquo;s Love and Preserve Khuvsgul Lake&rdquo;, organized by the local community and government. If you need to know the date of the Ice Festival- 2024, please check our<a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/about-mongolia/events-and-public-holidays/upcoming-events-and-festivals-mongolia" target="_blank"><u><span style="color:#0099ff;"> </span></u></a><u><a href="https://www.toursmongolia.com/about-mongolia/events-and-public-holidays/upcoming-events-and-festivals-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0099ff;">Events and Festivals of Mongolia</span></a></u> page&nbsp;on our website.</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h2>What to see at the Ice Festival of Mongolia?</h2>

<p>At this exciting winter event, you can enjoy and explore Mongolian nomadic culture, traditions, customs, uncommon performance of shaman rituals, folk music and dance show, lifestyle exploration of reindeer herders, the<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tsaatans-the-reindeer-people" target="_blank"> <span style="color:#800000;">Tsaatan people</span></a> along with artistic ice sculptures and natural beauty. Also there are some winter and traditional sporting competitions organized such as ice skating, ice sumo, horse sleigh racing, and ice uncle bone shooting/national game/. The people who gathered at the festival are well dressed in national costumes, which are so colorful, comfy and well suited the winter temperature and looks so photogenic.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/what to see on ice festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Mongolian men in their traditional winter costume, after the horse sleigh competition</em></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolian man on ice festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>A local Tsaatan, guy from the taiga Mountains of Mongolia</em></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/folk dance on ice festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Open-air&nbsp;performance on the ice of frozen lake.&nbsp;It challenges their abilities and the show was fantastic&nbsp;</em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>The warm atmosphere of the cold winter</em></p>

<h2><br />
Travel Tips for the Visitors to the&nbsp;Ice Festival&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Here you get the practical travel information from the basic travel needs to the winter photography tips while you are on Ice Festival of Mongolia. So, let&rsquo;s get started from the most asked questions/FAQ/ of travelers.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><br />
<strong>Where to stay when I joined in Mongolian Ice Festival Winter Tour?</strong>&nbsp;</h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">It depends on the service of your chosen travel company. If you choose an experienced local tour operator, it would be no problem with the accommodation and its condition. Mongolian winter, especially at night time, the temperature typically drops to minus 20 Celsius degrees so both local and foreign visitors stay in Mongolian traditional dwelling, yurt, called Ger in Mongolian. It is the perfect accommodation for the cold winter, wood and coal burning stove is in the middle of yurt for the heating and furnished with the bed, desk, chair and other basic stuffs, so you can stay warm and cozy in it. Tourist Ger Camps are located near the shore of the Lake Khovsgol and full boards of meals. The local tour operator will book this accommodation for you before your arrival. Make sure some companies do not include the ger booking service, so it is better to double check or directly contact at the well experienced local Mongolian tour company.</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/Morning_ice_festivalCamp copy.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Visitors stay in Mongolian traditional dwelling, yurt, called Ger in Mongolian-the perfect accommodation for the cold winter</em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>What to eat in Mongolia while I am traveling?</strong>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>As mentioned above, the tourist Ger camps provide meals for the guests who are staying there. Some camps offer international food menu and some of them provide their planned meals. You can reserve Mongolian traditional food if you want. The main dishes are khorkhog, the Mongolian barbeque, buuz, the steamed dumpling, huushuur, the fried dumpling like meal and warm soups with pasta, rice or bread. You are allowed to have meals in the ger- restaurant where also soft and alcoholic beverages are available which are made in Mongolia and imported products. Sure, warm water, coffee and tea are the must offered drinks for the cold weather. Note that, if you are some specific needs for food, such as if you are a vegetarian, may be having on diabetic or other food allergic problems, you should tell your tour organizer. They will make all good arrangements for you.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><br />
<strong>Getting to the ice festival of Mongolia</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">For the winter trip in Mongolia, transportation is one of the most important things to consider, including domestic flights, tickets, and vehicles. The Lake Khovsgol locates 780 kilometers / 484 miles/ from Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The weather and the road condition of Mongolia in winter time cannot be always good. So, you should choose the well-organized package tour that includes flight tickets, an experienced driver and a good car. The Ice festival is getting a more popular event in Mongolia and has been captivating international travelers and photographers. The numbers of both local and foreign tourists have been increasing in the last years and the domestic flight seats and ger camps are fully booked prior to the festival starts. So the tip is that the earlier booked flights and accommodation, the better. You can also hire the driver with the private car and get to the festival by public sleeping bus to the Murun city, the center of Khovsgol province /domestic plane is also landed in Murun city/.&nbsp; And then you should be driven for 100 kilometers /miles/ to the Lake Khovsgol. But make sure before you go check out the public transport ticket too because it would be also fully booked.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><br />
<strong>Packing and preparation&nbsp;before I go to winter festival tour in Mongolia</strong></h3>

<p>For the winter traveler in Mongolia, the preparation is the key. Whether you are on multi-day tour or a day tour trip in winter in Mongolia, you should pack your warm clothes, layers, and boots at first. The temperature at the beginning of March in Mongolia is from -10 Celsius/ Fahrenheit/ degrees to -25 Celsius degrees /Fahrenheit/. Check out this travel preparation guide or the <u><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-pack-for-a-trip-to-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">ultimate packing list </span></a></u>to be sure that you well prepared for the winter trip Mongolia.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><img alt="" src="/uploads/horse sleigh racing copy.jpg" /></h3>

<p><em>Dashing through the snow in one-horse open sleigh -&nbsp;song lives here</em></p>

<h3><br />
<strong>Photographic opportunities and tips for the ice festival of Mongolia</strong>&nbsp;</h3>

<p>We are a photography specialist tour company in Mongolia. So we always try to care for our loyal and fellow clients, travelers, and photographers to help their travel planning and preparation, especially for the photo tours and workshops in Mongolia.&nbsp; Please find out your specific photo tour information visit the following articles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Mongolian Photography Tour Tips and Articles&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/practical-advice-for-mongolian-photography" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Practical advice for Mongolian photography</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/tips-and-advice-for-mongolia-winter-photography-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Winter photography tips and advice</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/what-to-photograph-in-mongolia-and-when-to-go" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">What to photograph and when to go</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/mongolia_travel_news/best-photography-locations-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Best photographic locations in Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><strong>Other Photography and winter Tours in Mongolia</strong><br />
&nbsp;-<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tours/mongolia-photography-tours" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Top 4 Photography Tours</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/winter-festivals-2018-tour" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolian Winter Festivals Tour</span></a><br />
<span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/extreme-winter-experience-photo-tour-in-northern-mongolia-mixed-group" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Winter Extreme Experience Photo Tour in Mongolia</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;-</span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/tour/photo-tour-to-mystical-reindeer-herders-in-mongolia" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Photo Tours to Mystical reindeer herders in northern Mongolia&nbsp;</span></a></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/photo tour to ice festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>The&nbsp;ice festival is getting more popular and has started already to attracts the international photographers&nbsp;</em></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ice festival of Mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Capturing unique culture and experiencing winter festival in the remote wilderness is a &quot;must do travel&quot; for adventurous photographers&nbsp;</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/portrait mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Mongolia is a country of diverse ethnic groups. It is worth to visit there and take unique portraits of them</em></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/photo shoots on ice festival.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/mongolian girl.jpg" /></p>

<p>Thank you for you time to reading this article and I hope it will help your trip planning. Also hope that you enjoyed the stunning photo shoots that taken by our director, photographer and traveler <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p>Annual Spring Golden Eagle festival was held at Chinggis Khaanii Khuree Complex on 4-5 March, 2018.&nbsp;Kazakh Eagle Hunters came from Western Mongolia with their trained eagles in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia, including the young eagle huntress Aishol Pan and Chai Murat, three-time winner of Golden Eagle Festival. Local Kazakhs show their eagle hunting culture and their unique traditions. It starts with the opening parade with well-dressed hunters and is about authentic competitions of eagle training skills and hunting with golden eagles. Also there are Mongolian falconers gathered and show ancient warrior-skill performance on horseback. Falcon is a steppe raptor and eagle is a mountain&nbsp;raptor, their hunting complies with the territorial features. We took day photo tour to this thrilling event and captured some incredible portraits of Kazakh eagle hunters and Mongolian falconers with their raptors.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="spring golden eagle festival Ulaanbaatar Mongolia" src="/uploads/eagle festival ulanbator.JPG" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian Eagle Hunter&#39;s Association and Ulaanbaatar City Tourism Department co-organized The Spring Golden Eagle Festival.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="eagle hunters mongolia spring festival" src="/uploads/Spring eagle  festival mongolia.JPG" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>20 eagle hunters and number of falconers attended this event.</em></span></p>

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<p><img alt="golden eagle in Mongolia eagle festival" src="/uploads/golden eagle mongolia.JPG" /></p>

<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">Golden Eagles (Aquila Chrysacty) are born for hunting; they have incredible speed, great eye sight and powerful feet with sharp talons</span>.</em></p>

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<p><img alt="eagle festival ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/spring eagle festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>In last years the festival captivates many travelers and photographers and it is now well known event to the world.</em></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="portrait of kazakh hunter in mongolia" src="/uploads/Kazakh portrait.JPG" /></p>

<p><em><span style="font-size:14px;">If you are a photographer or portrait photography lover this is the must-visit festival to shoot strange and unique faces</span>.</em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="eagle hunting festival mongolia ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/photo of eagle hunters mongolia.JPG" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>It can&rsquo;t be imagined that the Kazakh men without eagles because the eagle hunting has become a tradition from some 6000 years.</em></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="eagle huntress Aishoplan at eagle festival ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/eagle huntress mongolia aisholpan.JPG" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The young Eagle Huntress, Aishol Pan, the winner of Golden eagle Festival - 2014 and the well known film star in the world.</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><img alt="mongol falconers at eagle festival in ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/golden eagle festival mongolia 2019 date.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>&nbsp;Mongolian traditional rituals of falconry have been officially registered as intangible cultural heritages of mankind by UNESCO in 2012</em></span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="falconry mongolia in ulaanbaatar" src="/uploads/Mongolian falconry.JPG" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Chinggis Khan and his soldiers worshiped white falcon as a heavenly sacred bird</em>.</span></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongolia falconry young gen" src="/uploads/falconry in mongolia young.JPG" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The young generation of Mongolian Traditional Falconry, 10 year old boy who has been training his falcon for 2 years.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Kazakhs, Mongolian ethnic group, still originally keep, practice and develop the hunting with eagle as one of the common forms of falconry, which is highly appreciable tradition because it enriches the cultural heritages of humans with its special manners.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p style="margin-left:auto;">All photos created and owned by Batzaya Choijiljav at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">www.toursmongolia.com</span></a></p>

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<h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Mongolian Altai Mountains are so photogenic</span></span></h3>

<p>One of the highlights of western Mongolia, Altai Tavan Bogd NP contains lots of scenic places, lakes, ragged peaks, glaciers, endangered floras and faunas, ancient historical sites, UNESCO Heritages and local nomads-eagle hunters and Dukha people to shoot. We took an adventure photo journey to this magnificent place and show you the best photo spots selected by local photography experts.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Our Photo Adventure in Altai Mountains of Mongolia</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Portrait photography destination - Khovd province</span></span></h3>

<p>If you are a portrait photographer and looking for unique faces, then this is the right place to take pictures of local ethnic people. There 18 ethnic groups in Mongolia and most of them live in this province. Choosing an effective portrait location takes time and thought, but it&#39;s something that you should always aim to get right. It is worth to visit this less populated region you will experience diverse cultures, receive great hospitality along with photographing. If you are an extreme adventurer and seeking uncommon photoshoots then you may be interested in &lsquo;Silver Reeds Winter Festival&rdquo;. &nbsp;Here we show you some of the best shots taken by local Mongolian photographer<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Ch.BatzayaPhotography/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">Batzaya Choijiljav</span></a></p>

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<h3><span style="color:#B22222;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Photographing Golden Eagle Festival&nbsp;</span></span></h3>

<p>The most attractive event, Golden Eagle Festival is truly must be one of the best photography spots in Mongolia. Known to the world as teenage eagle huntress, centuries old heritage of Kazakh people and beautiful huge eagles. For the photographers, it gives ga reat chance to capture fantastic moments of golden eagle hunting, horsemen competition and other cultural activities. This exciting festival will truly be worth to visit to take fascinating pictures.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Aishol Pan, the eagle huntress and famous film star</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Opening parade at Golden Eagle Festival Mongolia</em></span></p>

<h3><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"><span style="color:#B22222;">Capture landscapes and nomads in Zavkhan province</span></span></h3>

<p>Far from tourists, less explored area of Mongolia, keeps a number of hidden treasures in itself. Magnificent turquoise colored &ldquo;Khar Lake&rdquo; surrounded by golden sand dunes, snow capped Mt. Otgon Tenger, the highest point of the second largest mountain range of Mongolia and local nomadic herders &ndash; it would be the perfect photo scene for landscape, travel, portrait and culture photography.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Ulaagchiin Khar Lake</em></span></p>

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			'body' => '<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

<h2><span style="color:#800000;">Christmas in Mongolia</span></h2>

<p>You may wonder that Mongolian people celebrate Christmas as it&nbsp;is officially a Buddhist nation. But, there were 41,117 Christians, according to the 2010 National Census (age of 15 and older) or 2.1% of total population. Christian churches in Mongolia have a service or celebratory concert in the evening.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Mongolians do not celebrate Christmas, they celebrate New Year with a &ldquo;New Year&rsquo;s Tree&rdquo; (Christmas trees) and have lots of parties. There is no recognition of Christ.</p>

<p>Like for most countries, the first day of New Year is a day off in Mongolia, giving opportunities for most people to celebrate between families and friends. If the January 01 is during a weekend, it is then agreed to have a day off during the closest week!</p>

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<h2><span style="color:#800000;">Mongolians Celebrate the New Year</span></h2>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians celebrate the New Year in night clubs and bars, which are more and more offering special events or dinners accordingly or at home with their families, friends or colleagues. Mongolians celebrate the New Year the whole week before December 31. Most Mongolians do not celebrate Christmas but &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo; usually makes an appearance at New Year parties, and Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees, are up everywhere. At big parties there is always some kind of program, a lot of awards are given out, a lot of singing and dancing. &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo; makes an appearance at parties and distributes gifts. New Year&rsquo;s parties do not happen on New Year&rsquo;s Eve, December 31. They all happen before December 31.&nbsp; On the thirty-first, Mongolians celebrate the New Year with their families, at home.</p>

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<h2><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;6 Reasons Christmas is different in Mongolia</span></h2>

<div><span style="text-align: justify;">For those who wait Christmas all year round, spending Christmas far from home and experiencing completely different holiday from what you used to do, will be definitely adventurous and must have one- lifetime memory.&nbsp; Mongolians have adopted Russian New Year and recently adding Christmas and celebrating it its own special way. Christmas is considered like religion holiday or more of the commercial event for the young generation to celebrate for fun. Here are 6 reasons why Christmas is different in Mongolia.&nbsp;</span></div>

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<h3>1. Christmas Turkey &amp; Mongolian Dumpling&nbsp;</h3>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Christmas can&rsquo;t be without Turkey and ham, but if you are in Mongolia during Christmas or December, Mongolian traditional dumpling &lsquo;Buuz&rsquo; will be served as the main dish with several kinds of salads.&nbsp;</div>

<h3>2.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Christmas is not an official holiday</h3>

<div>Unlike the western style of Christmas day, you will see that all the schools, businesses and stores are open on this day just like as they would on any other day of the year. For whom had grown up with memories of a traditional Christmas, it will be a quite odd experience.&nbsp;</div>

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<h3>3.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Christmas Presents only for children&nbsp;</h3>

<div style="text-align: justify;">In Mongolia, you don&rsquo;t have to prepare Christmas gifts for others. Most Mongolians only buy gifts for kids and recent years many youths, companies, and a group of social media groups arrange helping and surprising volunteer events for poor family kids, orphan centers and special care needed families during Christmas day or in December. Many people choose warm clothes&rsquo;, children&rsquo;s books and more healthy things for their kids&rsquo; gifts instead of sweets and candies.&nbsp; However if you are invited to someone&rsquo;s home in December, don&rsquo;t forget to bring some cake and champagne which is considered the most accurate and perfect holiday gifts.</div>

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<h3 style="text-align: justify;">4.<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Decorated cake &amp; homemade pie</h3>

<div style="text-align: justify;">Every family around Mongolia enjoy special New Year cake and eating and sharing the cake together has already become a family tradition in Mongolia. Bakeries like Jur Ur, Wendy, Mon and other bakeries around the country work for busy selling cakes decorated with Christmas tree, Santa and new- year greeting words. It is unlike usual homemade pies of America.&nbsp;</div>

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<h3>5.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Only Christians celebrate Christmas Eve&nbsp;</h3>

<div>Only places you feel the true meaning of this holiday and can hear Christmas gospel songs translated into Mongolian is maybe Christian churches. You will meet these churches in your neighborhood because there are almost more than 200 churches in Ulaanbaatar city.</div>

<h3>6.<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Santa Clause&amp; Mongol Winter Grandpa&nbsp;</h3>

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<p style="clear: both">&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mongolians have their own &ldquo;Santa Claus&rdquo;, which is called &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo;/ Өвлийн өвгөн. Mongolian first &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo;, in 1947. The &ldquo;Grandpa of Winter&rdquo; comes every year, in December, with gifts for children and outstanding workers and students of the Year.</p>

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<h3><span style="color:#000000;">Some Interesting facts about the celebration in Mongolia&nbsp;</span></h3>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">1. The first celebration of New Year in Mongolia</span></p>

<p>Since the 1930&rsquo;s when Russian or Soviet and Western Culture started to became familiar with our country, Mongolians started to celebrate the New Year. It is noted that Mongolian famous poet and writer D.Natsagdorj celebrated New Year with his fellows in 1931, the first time in Mongolia.</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">2.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Most famous New Year Song</span></p>

<p>The most known Mongolian song of New Year is &ldquo;The Song of New Year Tree Festival&rdquo; was composed in 1959. Mongolians still love this song. You can hear this song everywhere in Mongolia, in December.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">3. Opening Champagne/ sparkling wine when the countdown, the New Year&rsquo;s Eve</span></p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Celebrations start the December 31, with a dinner mostly served late in the evening. You can always find different sorts of salads, Mongolian steamed dumplings/ buuz, some cakes, and Champagne to accompany these meals&hellip; A traditional speech of the Mongolian President is seen live on TV, 5 minutes before the countdown starts. All achievements by the government of the year are listed and a toast of milk (in the past a few years) is raised by the President in his traditional Mongolian bowl, made of silver and copper. But, this year, a new President was elected, we are not sure if he follows the traditional toast of milk, as last President used to or with Champagne. 10 seconds later, every family is opening the Champagne as they enter into the New Year.</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">4. New Year tree, decorated with Tugriks/ Mongolian currency</span></p>

<p>In Mongolia, most parents have this tradition of decorating the New Year&lsquo;s tree for their children, resembling as the Christmas tree. The guests who are visiting the family the January 01, can hang some bills of Tugriks on the tree for the children. Of course, if several children are part of the family, then the money is shared equally. The tree became a symbol of prosperity and wealth for families that proudly display it at home, and a great way for the children to make some money during the winter!</p>

<p><span style="color:#800000;">5. Firework at the main square of Ulaanbaatar</span></p>

<p>If you have a chance to be in Ulaanbaatar during this period, you can experience a wonderful moment at the Sukhbaatar square, to see concerts and performances as well as a great firework, organized by the Administration of City Council. The firework is the main event of the night after the count down.</p>

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<p style="text-align: center;">If you are planning to travel Mongolia&nbsp;in December or near around Christmas time in our beautiful country, we will always be glad to be your Christmas guide in Mongolia.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;">December just makes Mongolians&rsquo; happy and it is the most wonderful time of the year. Seeing the streets and malls which is already festooned with holiday finery makes more cheerful moods than normal.</p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">May your </span></span><span style="color:#008000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">Christmas Day</span></span><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;"> be filled with love, laugh and beautiful memories</span></span></p>

<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#800000;"><span style="font-family:comic sans ms,cursive;">From Ayan Travel to all of you, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays</span></span></p>

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<p>Tsagaan sar is one of the biggest events for life of Mongolian people. Lunar festive is a New Year holiday as well as beginning of the spring. Mongols celebrate the season when everything natural earns a life according to lunar calendar.&nbsp;<br />
The celebration comes from the deep of the centuries when our ancestors of Huns Empire have created a lunar calendar. Urban population used to celebrate a new year with the beginning of planting accepted this calendar from Huns that was very creative. Tsagaan Sar is listed on UNESCO&rsquo;s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>Why Mongolian people celebrate Tsagaan Sar</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">Mongolians have been living as a nomadic way of life for thousands of years on the Eurasian great steppe. Depending on their lifestyle their culture and tradition have become so unique. They had to look for the better pasture to feed the animals and migrate several times a year throughout the country. They had not enough time to spend and meet their relatives regularly. It might be the reason for celebrating this uncommon holiday. The main purpose of this festival is to greet, to meet each other, to know how their life is going on, how is the pasture of the other regions etc&hellip;And finally they were celebrating their happiness to see each other as their well living, to respect older ones, to love younger ones and it may seem to be a family holiday. It contains longtime traditions, customs, beliefs, heritage, respect, and love. So warm and nice celebration of the human.&nbsp;</p>

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<h3><strong>How Mongolians celebrate this festival&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Lunar Festive begins with the New Year eve. Table with reach meal is prepared on the final day of the current year called a day of Bituun. Bituun makes obstacles to rise negative things and meet a coming year called with all the best. Things are cleaned depts. Are paid, enemies become friends this day. Every family offers to scarify to gods in order to avoid bad things.&nbsp;<br />
The oldest person of the family puts to show or ice on the top of the right pillars of Mongolian brazier and by putting wormwood to chase all the negative things. Finally wearing the newest costume, hat all family members celebrate an eve.&nbsp; This ceremony offers special meals like buuz, dumplings steamed mutton, head of the sheep to all members of the family who greet each other wishing prosperity and health. After that family members listen to interesting stories or play traditional games with uncle-bone shooting and other table games.</p>

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<p style="text-align: justify;">According to Lunar Calendar with the beginning of the day, Mongols celebrate a New Year called white Moon or Tsagaan Sar in the Mongolian language. From the beginning of the day when Chinggis Khaan has reigned to a King of the Unified Sate of All Mongols, a New Year called White Moon day has been enriched with state and official content.&nbsp;<br />
The word white moon symbolized that all the negative things passed away with the previous year and the coming will be positive &ldquo;White&rdquo; and &ldquo;Clean&rdquo;. That is why if the first day were clean, then the next days during a year would be white and clean with no troubles. Family members wear celebration costume, prepare enough food, meals and try to have gifts enough for every guest.&nbsp;</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;">On the first day of Tsagaan Sar, everyone wakes up early morning, wears beautiful traditional costumes and greets with the oldest member of the family with deep respects. This greeting has its own specific manner, holding arms of the elderly by both arms. This manner of greeting called &ldquo;Zolgolt&rdquo; in Mongolian. According to the customs, close relatives, friends visit each other to greet. In this occasion, all offer a gift to each other.</p>

<p style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="mongolia traditional food " src="/uploads/mongolian traditional food.jpg" /></p>

<h3><strong>Tsagaan Sar in the early years&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Traditionally, a white color is accepted during these days. Meals must be white too, such as milk products, milk tea, yogurt with white rice, mare&rsquo;s fermented milk and dried yogurt etc&hellip;<br />
Previously all used to wear a white lather traditional costume and had only milk products for its white colors. Some historians&rsquo; state that in ancient years a new had been celebrated in autumn.&nbsp;</p>

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<strong>What to do when you visit Mongolia during Tsagaan Sar days?</strong></h3>

<p style="text-align: justify;">For travelers and photographers, the festival is one of the must experience things in Mongolia. In the new year eve, You will visit or stay with Mongolian nomadic family to get knowledge of Mongolian culture, traditions, and history; to take an interesting explanation about shamanism and getting to know about Mongolian script, learning traditional games, enjoying folklore show and much more to explore&hellip; Also, you can make traditional foods; buuz and dumpling and some little preparation for the festival and celebrate it together. The next days, making the first path of the New Year before the sun rises according to individual&rsquo;s born day and year as Mongolian customary, horse riding, learning Mongolian traditional dances, taking photos with the costume of an ancient hero, queen, and shaman and the other interesting activities would be offered to you.&nbsp;</p>

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			'body' => '<p>It is said that Mongols&nbsp;are born on horseback. Chinggis Khaan&rsquo;s descendants have&nbsp;been keeping their &ldquo;horse culture&rdquo; into the 21st century.&nbsp;When you visit Mongol nomads, you can see their horse training skills such as taming, lassoing and picking up pegs from the ground while on horseback. And when you see that&nbsp;horse skill, you can clearly imagine how Mongol&nbsp;warriors conquered half of the world on horseback.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Nomadic horse culture &ndash; famously associated with Chinggis&nbsp;Khaan and his Mongol khanates&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>It is not possible to imagine Mongolian history without horses</em></span></p>

<p>Mongolian horses look smaller but they have strong stamina because of the pastoral way of living. Nomads do not feed the horses with prepared hay, they migrate several times a year for the better pasture. So the horses are roaming wild and free&nbsp;on the wide steppes and when people need to ride they catch horses&nbsp;from the herd and then started to tame and train for riding.</p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Skillful riders are defined by their&nbsp;ability to lasso an untamed horse from the herd.</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The horses of Mongolia are </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">semi wild</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>, allowed to graze freely on the steppe until&nbsp;they are needed to ride</em></span></p>

<p>Batzaya Choijiljav, Mongolian photographer and traveler took a photographic journey to the &ldquo;Taliin Tumen Aduu &ndash; Steppe Horse Festival&rdquo; to the legendary homeland&nbsp;of Chinggis Khaan. He collected action moments, some of the stunning shots of horses, elegant jewelries, adorable kids, strange faces and much more. I would like to inform that &quot;On his first travel to this horse festival,&nbsp;&nbsp;he captured the horse which was awarded&nbsp;&quot;The Best Animal Photo of the Year 2016&quot; published on dailymail.co.uk. Soon, It became&nbsp;a&nbsp;famous image &quot;Horse with a mane like pop star Ellie Goulding spotted in Mongolia&quot;. You can see that photo&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3440436/Ellie-GELDING-Horse-dead-ringer-pop-star-Goulding.html" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">HERE</span></a><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="winter horse festival mongolia " src="/uploads/horse race at winter festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>One of the purposes of Steppe Horse festival is to promote intangible horse culture to the next generations&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="horse riding mongolian kids " src="/uploads/mongolia kids horse riding.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>A </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">three -year-old</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> cutie, Ichinkhorloo.S, from </span><span style="font-size:14px;">nearby</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> village to celebrate the horse festival&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Mongolian children start to learn&nbsp;horse riding before they can walk- and that is true</em></span></p>

<p>From two-year-old kids to elderly folks, from international photographers to local horse lovers were gathered on the open steppe and celebrated and captured this thrilling cultural festival. During the festival, the atmosphere among the Mongols was amazing, everyone was so emotional they respected their horses and elders, their greetings with each other, their customs and traditions everything was incredible.</p>

<p><img alt="tour to winter horse festival mongolia " src="/uploads/tour to winter horse festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Local nomads and foreign visitors during the steppe horse festival&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Beautiful fashionable&nbsp;</em><em>couples compete for their traditional costume, horse equipping and riding skills at the horse festival</em></span></p>

<p>And they did not only show off their horse skills but also, perform traditional music, dance, and elegant decorated saddles, bridles and equipping techniques. In the evening,&nbsp;folklore performance was held in the local theatre, here you will immerse yourself in one of the Mongolian wonders.</p>

<p><img alt="traditional horse saddle photo mongolia " src="/uploads/mongolian traditional horse saddle.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Mongol craftsmen over centuries created their own saddles and its decorative silver ornaments</em>&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><img alt="local culture performance " src="/uploads/traditional culture performance mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The Steppe Horse Festival is not all about the horses, but also it is about folk music, dance </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">and</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> arts&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="taiga dogs mongolia " src="/uploads/taiga dogs mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>&quot;Taiga&quot; breed - Mongolian hunting dog&nbsp;</em></span></p>

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<p><img alt="mongolia horseman photos " src="/uploads/mongolia horseman photos.jpg" /></p>

<p><img alt="horse taming mongolia " src="/uploads/5c9afefd-5368-4baa-b74b-41f7a2f1e629-horse taming mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Steppe Horse Festival or Winter Horse Festival was known&nbsp;in the world for by the<a href="https://www.photosmongolia.com/photo-blog/images-of-mongolian-horses-in-winter" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></a><a href="https://www.photosmongolia.com/photo-blog/images-of-mongolian-horses-in-winter" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">stunning images,&nbsp;taken by Batzaya</span></a><span style="color:#800000;"> Choijiljav</span>. And then started to be attracted by international photographers. The quantity of visitors, participants and photographers have been increasing for this attractive event,&nbsp;year by year.&nbsp; You will feel real human being among these friendly Mongolians and it is one of the must-see events in Asia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
Event organizers:&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local Government of Batnorov Soum, Khentii Province<br />
&ldquo;Munkh Khariltsaa&rdquo; NGO&nbsp;<br />
Resource: <a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">www.toursmongolia.com</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p>

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			'body' => '<p>On the great steppes of Mongolia, there is a thrilling event held in every winter. There are several equestrian festivals are held around the world, but Mongolian Winter Horse Festival has its own specialty and images. Do you imagine that how Chinggis Khaan&rsquo;s tiny horses played the important role in&nbsp;his conquers? They are tiny but strong and has good stamina and the most important part of Mongolians. Every one agreed that Mongolia is the land of horses and nomads.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ayan Travel arranges Photography tours to every corners of Mongolia in every seasons of the year. &nbsp;So this year we also organize photo journey to this winter festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>We provide detailed tour program and some gorgeuos photos that we took&nbsp;during this thrilling event. &nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="mongoia winter horseman photos" src="/uploads/mongolia horsemanship.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>A life of Mongolian man could not be imagined without </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">horse</span></em></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Mongolian Winter Horse Festival Tour&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p><strong>Day 1. (Nov 01)</strong> Drive to Khentii Province<br />
This morning we will be heading to the east to Khentii Province. Have lunch on the way in local caf&eacute;. Reach at Chinggis town and take a small tour around. Then drive to Batnorov soum /village/. If you are interested, you can attend&nbsp;and enjoy evening&nbsp;dance in the small local club. Stay overnight at school dormitory or winter camp. (/L/D).&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Day 2. (Nov 02)</strong> Winter Horse Festival<br />
The first day of Winter Horse Festival, start your tour to enjoy the horse catching competition and horse racing. You have an opportunity to participate the horse racing competition if you want, we can make a bet for your competing. After having picnic lunch Official Opening Parade of the Festival starts with the beautiful dressed Mongolians on horseback. Note that you can also attend this parade. &nbsp;Elegant silver saddles, national costumes, people, horses, surrounding sceneries and stimulating horse shows are the image of this winter festival. This could be uncommon and so colorful images if you photograph. After the parade, other horse skill show and competitions are held. In the evening let&rsquo;s enjoy folklore performance. Stay overnight at school dormitory or winter camp. (B/L/D)&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
<strong>Day 3. (Nov 03)</strong> Winter Horse Festival&nbsp;<br />
The second day of the festival. What to see on this day? You will see Mongolian steppe dog&rsquo;s show and sports competitions. It is a really exciting event that the dogs compete for the prey. Then visit nomadic family to experience in how they survive in winter. In the late afternoon drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to accommodation in UB. (B/L/D) &nbsp;</p>

<p>If you need more information of this tour please, feel free to<span style="color:#800000;"> </span><a href="http://www.toursmongolia.com/contact_us" target="_blank"><span style="color:#800000;">contact us</span></a><span style="color:#800000;">&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia winter horse " src="/uploads/mongolia winter horse.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse&#39;s ears. &nbsp;~Arabian Proverb</em></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horse culture " src="/uploads/mongolian horse culture.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><i>A skillful rider is defined by his ability to lasso an untamed horse from the herd.</i></span></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horses winter photos " src="/uploads/mongolia horses.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Along with lasso, the Mongols often use a long stick with a rope at its end, called </em>Uurga<em>.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia galloping horses " src="/uploads/galloping mongolia horses.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>Galloping beauty seems to be the symbol of great freedom.</em></p>

<p><img alt="taiga dogs mongolia " src="/uploads/5c9b2c21-a35c-4cbf-882f-a91aa2f1e629-taiga dogs mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><em>On the festival, there are also some contests organized with Mongolia Taiga-Dogs.</em></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horses in winter festivals " src="/uploads/horses in winter mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>It was exciting that the full of horses are gathered&nbsp;on the endless steppe, sound of horses and smell of winter...Everything was incredible.&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horseman photos " src="/uploads/mongolia horse and people.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>The festival is so traditional, </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">everyone</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> dressed in national costumes and </span><span style="font-size:14px;">eqquiped</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> with elegant silver saddles</em></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em><img alt="mongolia steppe horses " src="/uploads/horses on steppe mongolia.jpg" style="float: left;" /></em></span></p>

<p><img alt="horse photos mongolia " src="/uploads/5c9b2d4b-39b0-438d-b7a3-ce6ba2f1e629-horse photos mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>Oh, what a moment! You have </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">chance</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em> to capture like this&nbsp;</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="mongolia horses" src="/uploads/5c9b2d8c-cd60-4473-87e2-d7aaa2f1e629-horse taming mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>In the early times, the competitions used to be held among the soldiers. They&nbsp;picked up pegs and flags from the ground at high </em></span><em><span style="font-size:14px;">speed,</span><span style="font-size:14px;"> and jumped over </span><span style="font-size:14px;">hardles</span></em><span style="font-size:14px;"><em>, etc.</em></span></p>

<p><img alt="horse festival mongolia " src="/uploads/horse festival mongolia.jpg" /></p>

<p>Thanks for reading and enjoying about these gorgeous, rare beauties! It&rsquo;s not every day that you see horses like this, so don&rsquo;t forget to SHARE them&nbsp;with all of your friends.</p>

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