Synopses & Reviews
A colorful and informative guide to the land of the Genghis Khanwhose empire once extended from China to Europeas it adjusts to life in the 21st century. Much of the old Mongolia is still to be found; herdsmen, horses and hospitality. And yet daily, people flock to seek a more modern lifestyle in Ulaan Baatar, the capital city. The Mongolians have shaken off the mantle of communism and are eagerly recreating their own national identity. This book helps the traveler better understand this country while providing essential information for making a really worthwhile visit to this rugged and incomparable land.
- Practical advice for getting around, what to see and do by a resident travel professional
- Visiting Mongolia in winter
- Hints for the business visitor
- In search of Genghis Khan
- Insightful analysis of Mongolia's different ethnic groups, cultures and traditions
- Special sections on traditional crafts, music, customs, etiquette and seasonal celebrationsincluding the famous Nadaam festival
- Dinosaurs and recent discoveries by the American Museum of Natural History
- 92 exceptional color photographs
- 22 maps
Review
Whoever goes to Mongolia must absolutely take this guide. (Anda: The Journal of Mongolian Studies)
Synopsis
- Second edition
- Practical advice for getting around, what to see and do by a resident travel professional
- Visiting Mongolia in winter
- Hints for the business visitor
- In search of Genghis Khan
- Insightful analysis of Mongolia's different ethnic groups, cultures and traditions
- Special sections on traditional crafts, music, customs, etiquette and seasonal celebrations--including the famous Nadaam festival
- Dinosaurs and recent discoveries by the American Museum of Natural History
- 92 exceptional color photographs
- 22 maps
About the Author
After studying philosophy at the Sorbonne, a brief period of teaching in Central Africa and a number of trips to South America and India, Claire Sermier was awarded a grant to study in Mongolia between 1981 and 1984. Since when she has led many tour groups to the country. Graham Taylor was introduced to the outdoors at an early age. His parents were active environmentalists, who fought for the establishment of Australia's Myall Lakes National Park amongst other conservation projects in the early 1970s. Interest in the outdoors grew further at Sydney Grammar High School where he developed skills in abseiling, rock-climbing, skiiing, and orienteering. International adventuring began at university when Graham traveled through South East Asia to Hong Kong and cycled 5500 km, alone, to Beijing. The journey home saw him cycle from Dehli to Kathmandu, trek to Mt Everest, climb a 6,200m peak, then fly to Bangkok, cycle to Singapore, fly to Darwin, cycle to Tennant Creekwhere it was time to hang up the cycle nicks and catch a bus to Sydney! During the 1990s, life became relatively sedate while he pursued a career as a Mechanical Engineer. By age 31, the 'more to life' realization had become omnipresent in his mind and led Graham to pack up conventional life and head for Mongolia to live out a dreamto ride a horse around Mongolia. He hasn't looked back since.