Where to go in Mongolia

White Lake

Formed by lava flows many millennia ago, the enchanting White Lake, surrounded by alpine meadows, is known for its fish and birdlife.

Lake Khovsgol

Elk, ibex and bears are among the native wildlife often seen at the deep, crystal-clear Lake Khovsgol near the Russian border, which is known as Mongolia's ‘dark blue pearl'.

Karakorum

Completed by the second Great Khan, Ogedai, the city of Karakorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire for 40 years and remained an important administrative centre until it was destroyed by Chinese troops during the Ming dynasty.

Gobi Desert

Straddling northern China and southern Mongolia, the Gobi is one of the world's most dramatic arid regions. Trips into this wild place and staying in gers provide a wonderful insight into the lives of the country's nomads.

Ulaanbaatar

While Ulaanbaatar isn't the most attractive city architecturally, the friendliness of its people helps to make the Mongolian capital a pleasurable place to spend a few days visiting its sites before heading out into the wild landscapes.