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Mongolia
Landlocked between China and Russia, Mongolia
is a patchwork of terrain where vast open spaces and cloudless
skies melt into one. With one of the lowest population densities in
the world, its emptiness is undoubtedly its biggest draw. Nomadic
children learn to ride before they can walk, so saddle up for a
horseback tour across the rolling green steppe, home to the last of
the world’s nomadic communities. Take advantage of the
free-spirited culture and pitch up anywhere. For those seeking
21st-century comforts, the Monge Tengri combines
traditional felt-walled gers with intricate lattice-wardrobes and
Mongolian wool throws. Once the homeland of the world’s most
formidable warrior, Genghis Khan, his legacy is prevalent
throughout the country and plays a central role to Mongolia’s rich
history. The museum at his birthplace of Dadal (located in the
northeast) is one of the more prolific options however his dynasty
is carried across everything from statues to milk cartons.