Sport tourism in Mongolia

Sport tourism in Mongolia

Prehistory 1/4

• Remains of Mongolia’s earliest inhabitants have been uncovered by archeological digs in the Gobi and other regions dating back nearly 750,000 years.

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209 BC

In the second millennium B.C the nomadic tribe, known as the Hunnu, founded the first powerful Empire in northeastern Asia and Shanui (meaning King) governed it.

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• 213 BC Great Wall in China was built • 2nd-4th century AD Xiang-bi state • 555 Turkish wins Joujan • 745 Uigar state established • 10th Century AD Kidan state • 10th-12th century AD various tribes of Mongolian origin

lived in a vast area of land stretching from the great Gobi desert in the south to Lake Baikal in the north

• 1162 Birth of Chinggis Khaan • 1206 At Ikh Khuraldai Chinggis Khaan, the Leader of “All the

people who live in a felt Ger” and who finally ended up the disintegration of 12th century Mongolia, founded the “Great Mongolian State”

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• 1207-1226 Chinggis Khaan conquered the half the world establishing the “Great Mongolian Empire” (13th – 14th century)

History

• 1921 The People’s Republic of Mongolia was proclaimed after the victory of Mongolian People’s Revolution and since 1924 Mongolia had been the world’s second communist country.

• 1962 Mongolia became a member state of the United Nations

• 1992 First parliamentary election, and new constitution

Climate

• Hot summers and cold winters. Average summer temperature +20C, average winter temperature -23C, average rainfall 200-220 mm per annum, the sun shines for over 200 days a year. Winter lasts from November to late February, spring from March to May, and summer from June to September.

Climate

Spring

Autumn

Winter

Summer

Geography

• Territory: 1.564.100 sq km, 19th and the most sparsely populated independent largest country in the world

• Population: 2.754.314 people with density of 1.8 person/sq km

• Geographic position: Mongolia lies in Central Asia and borders with Russia and China.

• Average altitude: 1.580 m above sea level • Landscapes: Semi-desert and plains, mountains in the west

and southwest, Gobi desert in the south and southeast, taiga forests and lakes in the north.

Geography

Gobi

Steppe Forest

Sierra

Timber

Ethnicity

Capital City

• Like nearly one half of the Mongolian population, the capital city of Ulaanbaatar is herself a nomad. The city has changed locations more than twenty times over the past 350 years before taking root in her current location in a sweeping valley bounded by four sacred peaks, including Bogd Khan mountain to the south.

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• HORSE AND CAMEL RIDING

Horse and camel riding in Mongolia range from easy day trips with guides, to multi-week solo adventures deep in the mountains wild steppes and Gobi deserts.

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• WALKING & HIKING

Hiking vacations and trekking holidays in the most remote and beautiful parts of Mongolia. Mongolian hiking adventures offer you to experience the culture and untouched landscapes on foot.

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• WILDLIFE & BIRD WATCHING • Some people are drawn to

Mongolia for its history, some for its rich cultural traditions. But for many, it is the country’s abundant biodiversity that makes Mongolia truly unique among world destinations. Home to a huge variety of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and plants, the country lays claim to some impressive facts about its flora and fauna.

SPORT AND ADVENTURING

About Mongolian Adventure Sport Tourism

• Mongolia is one of the upcoming places to visit for adventure sports tourism. The attractions and adventure activities for tourists in Mongolia closely relate to the unique natural environment, historic features and its cultural heritage.

• Nature and wildlife adventure travel trips are growing in popularity. Example: Whitewater rafting and game fishing, hiking and trekking in the mountains, horse riding and camel trekking, mountain biking, on the long Rivers you can Canoe and Kayak, jeep trip, snow sport and photography. Mongolia can offer a wide variety of exciting natural and wildlife adventures.

Canoeing, Kayaking and Whitewater Rafting in Mongolia

The Kherlen River in eastern Mongolia is one of the biggest rivers; it is suitable for paddlers of any ability. Over in the western Altai region, the steep mountain escarpments and valleys are home to many white water rivers that are suitable for adventure trips by Canoe, Kayak and Raft. The rivers flow through lush pine and larch forests while tumbling over rocks and through eddies. Mention rafting in this area and there is plenty of opportunity to set the hearts of experienced paddlers racing.

Climbing Altai Tavan Bogd Mountain

Most mountaineers who visit Mongolia go to the western region. The Mongol Altai range is the highest mountain range with many glacier topped peaks between 3000m and 4300m. The Altai region has beautiful clean mountain rivers along with amazing wildlife, such as; Blue Sheep - Argali, Ibex, Snow leopard, Golden Eagles and many other birds. The name Altai Tavan Bogd (Five Holy Peaks of Altai) is given to a cluster of five dramatic glaciated peaks. The highest Mountain in Mongolia is Khuiten peak at 4374m.

Mountain Bike in Mongolia

The amazing variety of landscapes and roads in Mongolia are a Mountain Bikers paradise. Although, because of the real nature of the Mongolian wilderness, mountain bikers should have some technical experience. You can travel with or without you own bikes. There are challenging routes all over Mongolia, but especially in the northern Bulgan province or the Khan Khentii National Park, which lies northeast of Ulaanbaatar.

Horse Trekking and Hiking the mountains

The Mongolian North is home to Lake Khovsgol – The Blue Pearl of Mongolia. Horse trekking through the colourful valleys towards the most beautiful lake of Khovsgol is a special journey. Trekking in this way, you can visit local families of many different minority groups allowing you to experience and explore their lifestyle and customs as well as the possibility of exchanging conversations with a Tsaatan family.

Fishing in Mongolia

Fishing in Mongolia is one of the more famous adventure sports Mongolia has to offer. Many of our larger rivers are home to the Taimen (Hucho Taimen) the world’s largest Salmonidae. Taimen can reach up to 100 kg and reach over 2m long. The fly fisherman's real treasure lies in the unbelievable clear, easy wading waters with incredible, nearly untouched wilderness with amazing mountains and vast valleys.

EVENTS 2011 in MONGOLIA

EVENTS

• Yak Festival • "Tengeriin Tsadig" the circus artistic performance of horseback

battle. • Tsaatan Festival • Naadam Festival • Mongolian National Costum Festival • "Following in the Footsteps of Genghis Khan" Horse Trekking Tour • The Mongolia Bike Challenge • The Grand Orchestra of the Mongolian National Song and Dance • Mongolia Tour Chess Master Cup-2011 • Golden Naadam • Ceremony of Summoning Spirits of the Great Chinggis Khaan’s

Imperial Guards • The Nomads Day Festival • Gobi Marathon • Golden Eagle Festival

Yak festival

In Mongolia, the yak plays an important part in supporting local livelihoods. Yaks are used to transport people and cargo; warm clothes are made from their wool; their milk and meat provide food; and even their dung is used for fuel.

Tsaatan festival

• Event Date: 6-7 July • Venue: Khatgal sum “Dalai Tour” tourist ger camp

Khuvsgul National Park, Khuvsgul province • "Tsaatan festival"- it’s mean Reindeer festival It provides

great opportunity to see Tsaatan people’s ancestral culture,

Mongolian National Costum festival

• Event Date: 8 July • Venue: Gorkhi Terelj National Park Tuv

province • Mongolian National Costume is a bright

example of culture that introduces foreign guests and tourists to the marvels of national costumes and folk performances in the country.

Golden Eagle festival

• Event date: 1-2 October

• Venue: Bayan-Ulgii province Mongolia

• This annual festival, which celebrates the Golden Eagle as well as the hunters' traditional culture, is arranged by the local Kazakh community and members of the Berkut Association, a community-based conservation organization.

Welcome to MONGOLIA (video)

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Some statistics of tourism 2/3 Number of Annual International Tourists Arrivals by region 2005-2010

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