With that in mind, we wanted to give you a list of the most common misconceptions, so you’ll know that traveling to Mongolia can be an enjoyable experience.
You Will Ride Horses All the Time
For some reason, many people believe that the vast empire of Gengis Khan is still around and that all Mongolians ride horses everywhere. However, it's not like that at all. People there drive cars and motorcycles as much as anywhere else, which is somewhat more convenient than horseback.
Yes, you will be able to ride horses as many tourist agencies regularly organize horse treks. Furthermore, many people keep horses because they are sacred animals. An even larger number keep them for the mare's milk, which is later turned into airag – the national beverage of Mongolia.
Horse Trekking, Bayan-Ulgii Province
It’s Dangerous to Travel to Mongolia
Who knows why, but some people believe that Mongolia is dangerous. However, there’s no basis for this. Mongolia is a lot safer than many places people visit in droves.
The most significant danger you should watch out for is being pickpocketed on the busy streets of Ulaanbaatar. But this is something that can happen on the streets of any major city worldwide.
Also, let’s not forget that Mongolians are usually very welcoming to foreigners.
Mongolia Is Just a Big Wasteland with Nothing to See
It should be a crime to say this! Mongolia is a vast country with nature reserves as diverse and untouched as anywhere on the planet.
The country of Mongolia is home to the largest fossilized dinosaur footprints ever found. It also boasts massive and astonishing mountains coupled with endless green prairies, with many clear blue lakes sparkling in between.
If that’s not enough, the people of Mongolia also have a long and rich history. They have unique customs and taste-worthy culinary traditions.
When you consider this, there are more reasons for visiting this country than there are reasons for avoiding it.
You Shouldn’t Travel Through Mongolia with Children
No, it's absolutely fine to travel in Mongolia with children. They only need to be older than three years so they can handle the nomadic nature of traveling through Mongolia.
Even though traveling in Mongolia can be an adventurous experience, as long as you prepare, you and your children can have a wonderful experience.
You Can Only Travel in Mongolia in the Summer
Yes, summer is the peak season in Mongolia, but you can travel any time of the year. Many travelers prefer visiting Mongolia in March or April during the spring or in September and October during the fall.
It’s cool in the fall, but you won’t be cold. However, as for the winter, you should only travel then if you can handle extremely low temperatures. Some couples prefer the winter for its romantic appeal.
Overall, traveling in Mongolia is a gorgeous experience, which is why we wanted to clear up these misconceptions. Once you realize that the myths about Mongolia are just that, you’ll be dying to visit.
If you’re interested in knowing more about visiting Mongolia, feel free to reach for us.
