Mongolia

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Lonely Planet, 2008 - Travel - 312 pages
Let the adventure begin! Ride a camel across the sun-scorched Gobi, feast by moonlight at the bottomless lake of Uureg Nuur, and experience traditional archery and wrestling at the Naadam Festival. Escape to the ends of the earth in the footsteps of the first Mongol nomads. All you need is a strong pair of boots and this bestselling guidebook.An activities chapter includes information on yak-carting, horse-trekking and hiking. Detailed maps and GPS coordinates for hundreds of key sites are included. Expanded reviews describe the country's best camps, while inspiring itineraries range from magical monasteries and spectacular ice canyons. The Language chapter makes communication easy.