Mongolia - In the tracks of Genghis Khan

Exploring Ulaanbaatar and beyond into the Terelj area.

  • Hello Mongolia

    Arriving at the Ulaanbaatar train station

  • Capital of the mongols

    It was nice to get some fresh air after five days on the Trans-Siberian railroad. Well, actually it was very polluted due to the heavy traffic in the city, and I wouldn't even dip my toes in the Tuul River.

    Zaisan hill, Ulaanbaatar

  • Diversity

    The sky is filled with smoke from coal power plants and other factories, right in the middle of the city. And just off the view is an old Soviet tank, a legacy from the old times. The capital is the second most polluted city in the world.

    View from Zaisan hill, Ulaanbaatar

  • Traditions

    Occasional ger tents appear in the residential areas.

    View from Zaisan hill, Ulaanbaatar

  • House of compassion

    This temple was built in 1911 and devoted to Janraiseg, the Boddhisattva of Compassion. That didn't stop the Russians from destroying the 26 meter tall statue inside.

    Gandantegchinlen, Ulaanbaatar

  • A shadow of the past

    Several Soviet-era buildings in the city are slated for demolition, but this guy is always present.

    Statue of Leinin, Ulaanbaatar

  • Life in color

    Street in Ulaanbaatar

  • Desert road

    Mongolia is the most sparsely populated independent country in the world and there is less than 1500 km of asphalt roads. Fortunately we found one of them.

    Mongolia

  • Son of a preacher man

    To achieve happiness, walk around it three times clock-wise and add a rock for each lap.

    Mongolia

  • Easy living

    After five days on the Trans-Siberian train, this freezing tent felt like pure luxury.

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • Autumn beauty

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • A room with a view

    After five days on the Trans-Siberian train, this freezing tent felt like pure luxury.

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • Teenage mutant ninja rock

    Turtle Rock, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • Uphill

    Occasional view from the saddle.

    Horseback riding in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • King of the hill

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • I can see my house from here

    The ideal living for those who hate neighbours.

    Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

  • Up where we belong

    Climbing goats in Gorkhi-Terelj National Park