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How to get to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park from Ulaanbaatar by bus, taxi or car, plus Turtle Rock, Aryabal Temple, horse riding, ger stays and what to pack.

Mongolia's Naadam festival explained: when and where it is held, the three manly games of wrestling, horse racing and archery, festival food and tips for visitors.

What is a Mongolian ger? The difference between a ger, a yurt and a bao, the names of its parts, and the etiquette to follow inside.

How many days do you need in Ulaanbaatar? The best season, sample 3- and 4-day itineraries with Terelj and a ger stay, and safety and transport tips.

How to get from Chinggis Khaan International Airport to central Ulaanbaatar: taxi fares, the airport bus, pre-booked transfers and safety tips.

The giant Chinggis Khaan (Genghis Khan) Equestrian Statue near Ulaanbaatar: its size, the golden whip legend, the viewing platform, how to get there and when to go.

20 of the most beautiful places in Mongolia chosen by local tour staff: the steppe and stars around our ger camp, Terelj, Lake Khövsgöl, the Gobi, Orkhon and the Altai.

From buuz and khuushuur to khorkhog, urum and airag: the traditional red and white foods of Mongolia's nomads.

Month-by-month weather in Mongolia, average temperatures, how cold it really feels, and what to wear for horse riding in every season.

Our six riding levels, from first-time riders to confident gallopers. Find your level and see which Mongolia horse riding tour is the right fit for you.