Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, seen from afar. Mongolia is regarded as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations. In 2024, the north eastern country saw a record-breaking 808,000 ...

In slow, concentrated movements, the petite 15-year-old curled her torso and lifted her legs into the air, bringing them forward until her pointed feet balanced above her head. Chime Batsaikal, the ...

Stanislas Guigui only has a few minutes of the wrestler’s time. The man, dressed as a traditional Mongol warrior, poses against a bare sliver of wall outside a stadium where he participating in a ...

One of the most iconic popular images of Mongolia is that of nomadic herders, riding horses and living in gers (yurt tent-houses). The other is of powerfully built Mongolian wrestlers in traditional ...

The morin khuur ‘horse-head’ fiddle is featured in the festival concert on October 29. The music and cultural heritage of the traditional Mongolian instrument the morin khuur will be celebrated in ...

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mongolia and the United Kingdom’s diplomatic ties. In celebration, the two countries have organized a series of cultural activities, but a special emphasis is ...

It was our third day in Mongolia. We were just setting out on a trail ride across the hills — a lazy, ambling exercise designed for children and grandparents — when we witnessed our teenage guide turn ...

The Mongolian Embassy in Seoul hosted on Friday a reception marking the 863rd anniversary of the birth of Genghis Khan — ...

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Introduction: China or Cathay ---- 1. Dadu: Eurasia's metropolis --- 2. The impunity of a religious vandal --- 3. Heaven's omens: earthquakes, typhoons, floods, dragons --- 4. China's examination ...

Mongolia is regarded as one of Asia’s most compelling travel destinations. In 2024, the north eastern country saw a record-breaking 808,000 international visitors. From the bustling capital of ...