Category: Mongolia
The Streets of Ulaanbataar
I was thinking of what to write in my blog the past weeks. With lack of actual travel for over a year now, I ended up browsing through my past travel photos and try to recall the feeling of excitement every time I embark onto […]
Ulaanbatar’s Choijin Lama Temple Museum
The Chojin Lama Temple Museum was one of the attractions I visited in downtown Ulaanbatar. The area where this ancient monument stands is already surrounded by modern structures. But the temple itself is much well-preserved, ready to be admired by residents and foreign visitors alike. […]
Surreal: Genghis Khan Statue Complex
The statue can be seen from miles away. It was collossal. It was grand. It was everything I imagined it to be. Up close, it was way better. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paula O (@dmermaidtravels) Before we proceeded to Terelj […]
The Serene Meditation Temple of Aryapala
Before heading back to our hostel in Ulaanbatar, we visited a temple which is also within the Gorkhi Terelj National Park. Its formal name is Aryapala International Meditation Center (AIMC) and it aims to promote Buddhist activities and rituals such as meditation and recreational retreats. […]
Mongolia’s Breathtaking Gorkhi Terelj National Park
Gorkhi Terelj National Park is one of the National Parks of Mongolia. Its proximity to the capital Ulaanbatar makes it an ideal sight to visit for those who have little time to spare. The Terelj tourist zone has a number of ger camps in it, […]
Top Ulaanbaatar Sights to Visit
The top tourist spots in Mongolia’s capital are within walking distance from each other. We chose to stay in UB Guesthouse which had a very accessible location. It was just three minutes away from Sukhbaatar Square. Sukhbaatar Square Mongolia Natural Museum Choijin Lama Temple Museum […]
Where to Stay in UlaanBaatar: UB Guesthouse
I actually prefer staying in guesthouses or smaller hotels in my travels. First, it is cheaper and second, the location is normally better than other hotels. My friend and I stayed in UB Guesthouse during our time in the Capital. It is housed in an […]
Overland Border Crossing: China to Mongolia
So my Mongolia/China trip just ended several weeks ago. How do I feel about it? I still feel amazing that I was able to finally conquer the Land of the Blue Sky. Why is it called the ? Well because on good days, the skies […]
