TO SEE
The coutry owns a wild range of different landscapes according to the area.
There are different regions:
- Taiga and lakes, especially in the area of Khuvsgul
- High mountains, glaciers and snow in the western region of Mongolia (Altai)
- Desert of rocky steppes and sand dunes in the Gobi Desert
- Volcanic areas : lava fields, steppe of basalt, canyons, hot springs… in the region of the mountains of Khangai
- Steppes

TO DO
Each type of tourism is possible in this country: cultural tourism, adventure, sportive...
Mongolia offers many possibilities in terms of activities. There is something to do for everyone but in general it is better to appreciate the contact with nature.

Depending on the region it is possible to practice hiking, horseback riding, camel riding, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and many other activities.
Trekking may be accompanied by pack animals to travel in total autonomy. Winter sports are also possible but require good equipment and good physical condition.
Cultural visits are numerous and will delight those who want to learn more about the Mongolian culture. Many festivities are held throughout the year in Mongolia and attract many travelers. Those are different according to the regions and allow to discover the Mongolian culture.

Mongolia is open to many types of travelers. Activities are numerous and you can enjoy all the seasons. However, be prepared to be in contact with nature, animals and local people.

TO LIVE
Mongolia is a country that we do not cross but that we live. It is interesting to focus on one area and to take time to discover it and its inhabitants. The nomadic culture is one of the main elements of the country. It is therefore essential to immerse yourselves in this way of life, understand and live it. That's what makes the wealth of this country and the strength of this destination.

It is not difficult to travel to Mongolia for a touristic trip. Indeed the entry formalities are simple.

HEALTH FORMALITIES
No vaccinations are required to enter the territory of Mongolia. However, some are recommended.

Vaccines recommended by the Institut Pasteur:
Be up to date for diphtheria, tetanus and poliomyelitis
Hepatitis A virus
typhoid
Hepatitis B (for longer stays or repeated)
Rage (for extended stays in rural areas)
Tik encephalitis

PAPERWORK
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of return to France and a visa is required. The latter, which is obtained at the Embassy of Mongolia located in the Paris area cost 60 euros and is obtained in about a week (possibility of applying for a visa in emergency, under 24.00, against an additional 40 euros).

It is possible to extend the visa for a maximum of 30 days in the service of immigration and foreigners located in Ulaanbaatar.
For a stay of more than 30 days in Mongolia, it is necessary to register with the agency for immigration, naturalization and aliens within seven days from the date of arrival in the territory.

The climate in Mongolia is continental and extreme. The weather is very dry and the wind is constant and sometimes very strong.
The country is sunny most of the year.
The temperature variations are very strong. Indeed, it is very cold in winter (-40 ° -45 °) and hot in summer (around 25°- 30 °, sometimes more in the desert of Gobi).
Mongolia is famous for the possibility to experience the four seasons in one day. The night can be very cold, sunny morning, warm afternoon and rainy evening.

The best time to travel to Mongolia is between May and September. At this period of the year the temperatures are warmer and the possibilities for activities are more numerous. However, the winter offers many opportunities, especially for the discovery of the nomadic culture. But only with a very good equipment as temperatures can drop very low.
The touristic season begins in July with the Naadam, the national holiday, renowned among travelers.
In conclusion, a trip to Mongolia is possible in every seasons and allows to discover the landscapes in all their forms.

Modes of transport to go to Mongolia are numerous and varied. Some take longer than others, but allow to experience other countries and adapt slowly to the culture of the continent.

BY AIR
There are many possibilities to reach Ulaanbaatar (main city of Mongolia) by air.

The main airlines companies (proposing direct flights to Ulaanbaatar) are:
-Aeroflot (Russian company proposing flights from Moscow),
-MIAT (Mongolian company proposing flights from Berlin, Moscow, Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul),
-Korean Air (Korean company proposing flights from Seoul),
-Air China (Chinese company proposing flights from Beijing).
All theses airports are international ones and served with the main international airlines companies from your country.

If you come from Europe: You can go through Moscow or Berlin
-Berlin – Ulaanbaatar: Flight time: around 8 hours
-Moscow – Ulaanbaatar: around 6 hours

If you come from United States: You can go through Beijing or Seoul
-Beijing – Ulaanbaatar: around 2 hours
-Seoul – Ulaanbaatar: around 3h30

If you come from Australia: You can go through Seoul or Tokyo
- Seoul – Ulaanbaatar: around 3h30
-Tokyo – Ulaanbaatar: Around 5 hours

If you come from Canada: You can go through Seoul or Beijing
-Beijing – Ulaanbaatar: around 2 hours
-Seoul – Ulaanbaatar: around 3h30

During the touristic season it is better to book your flight as soon as possible because the companies are quickly filled (all do not increase their number of weekly flights), especially during the Naadam (mid-July).


BY TRAIN
A great experience is to go to Mongolia by Transsiberian Railway. This legendary train from Moscow to Vladivostok has a second branch connecting Beijing over a length of 7660 km. It goes through the Mongolian capital, enabling every year to many backpackers to go to Mongolia.

The Transsiberian Railway is the Transmongolian as you cross the Mongolian border. It takes about five days and fifteen stops to go from Moscow to Ulaanbaatar.

A train ticket in second class costs around 200 euros – around 260 dollars - (one compartment for 4) from Ulaanbaatar to Moscou.
Good to know : the prices are really higher from Moscou to Beijing than from Beijing to Moscou !

A Russian transit visa is required but is easily obtained by showing the train ticket. But it only takes into account the way, no extended outage is therefore possible without a visa extension.

As for tickets, the place is becoming limited in the summer so it is better to book in advance.