MONGOLIA
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
DID YOU KNOW?
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Genghis Khan is considered the founding father of Mongolia, establishing his huge empire in just 25 years, the size was exceeded only by the British Empire in the 19th century!
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Mongolia as a country is “outer Mongolia”. Inner Mongolia is still part of China as an autonomous region.
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Shaking hands is a form of apology in Mongolia. Touching a Mongolian by accident will have the other person extending their hand.
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QUICK FACTS
Useful information to help you decide if Mongolia is the right destination for your event!
Recommended group size
10 - 50 pax
Best for...
Incentives
Flight connections
Chinggis Khaan International Airport (18 km to the southwest of Ulaanbaatar), is Mongolia’s only international airport.
Best time to visit
Avoid traveling on...
Local currency
June - Sept where the weather is pleasant and the best season for the Gobi Desert Tour
Winter in Mongolia lasts about four months, from November to February. Temperatures are very low, they can reach -40 ° C. The spring, lasting until end of May, is still cold and often windy or rainy.
The Tugrik (MNT) is the local currency.Hardly any bank outside of Mongolia will stock Tugrik bills or even coins, so you'll have to change your money after arrival. ATMs are widely available. Credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops. Money changers are easily accessible and give better rates compared to hotels. US dollars are also accepted.