7 magnificent photos of Mongolia

We venture into the land of Mongolia through 7 magnificent photographs that aim to capture its landscapes and ways of life. We know it is only a fleeting glimpse, but for a moment it takes us to vast green spaces, to the world of nomads who move with the seasons, and to some ways of life and customs constantly eroded by the arrival of so-called modernity.

Discover the beauty and customs of Mongolia

1. A people close to nature

I am excited to start sharing a series of photos from a project I shot this winter in Western Mongolia where I spent a week living and hunting with Mongolia Eagle Hunters. It was such an incredible experience learning about their culture, way of life and how they survive and prosper in such a harsh environment. More details, photos to come… #EagleHunters #Mongolia @RedBulletin

A post shared by Justin Bastien (@justinbastien) on 16 Mar 2017 at 6:14 PDT

2. Nomad life in the Gobi Desert

Another way of living – survival in the Gobi desert. I was lucky enough to live with these amazing people #IndigenousPeoplesDays #indgenouspeoplesday #survivalinternational #gobidesert #mongoliannomads

A post shared by catvinton (@catvinton) on 9 Oct 2016 at 4:28 PDT

3. Huge landscapes and numerous National Parks

the camp #yurt #7mönäteurosat #mongolia #tereljnationalpark #7mönäteurosat

A post shared by @andreas_fehr on 27 Sep 2016 at 8:23 PDT

4. Lake Khovsgol, Mongolia's second largest

Standing on #LakeKhovsgol, 850 feet above the bottom. More from #Mongolia with @nomadicexpeditions in this week’s @FT_HowToSpendIt • • • • • #kodakfilm #portra400 #portra #kodak #shootfilm #pentax67

A post shared by Michael Turek (@michaelturek) on 20 Oct 2016 at 9:24 PDT

5. Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery, the oldest in the country

thought to be one of the earliest surviving Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia. built in 1585 using stones from the ruins of the ancient capital Karakorum. #erdenezuu #traveldeeper #travel #Mongolia #buddhism #stupa #historyiscool #intowonder

A post shared by Kenzie Anderson (@kenzie_clarke) on 6 Sep 2016 at 1:00 PDT

6. Orkhon Valley, World Heritage since 2004

A very good morning with this incredible blue sky. #mongolia #orkhonvalley #mongoliatrip #mongolianature

A post shared by s.klight (@s.klight) on 1 Sep 2016 at 8:35 PDT

7. Ancient traditions. Naadam Festival

Mongolian archery – one of the three manly skills tested at the Naadam Festival #mongolia #naadam #centralasia

A post shared by Ross Kennedy (@rosskennedyimages) on Jan 31, 2017 at 12:02 PST

Upcoming trips to Mongolia

Naadam Festival, the Gobi and Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park

Mongolia

✔️ 18-day trip
✔️ Departure 8 JUL 2024
✔️ Price from 3400€

Timed around these celebrations, the itinerary follows Mongolia’s classic route from the Gobi Desert towards the central steppe of the Khangai Mountains.

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Mongolia + Naadam Festival, Gobi and Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park

Gobi Desert, central steppe and Khorgo National Park