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13 Days in Mongolia: A Detailed Guide

13 days in Mongolia, exploring the grasslands and deserts! Experience the grandeur of nature and the depth of history. This route is definitely worth exploring, don't miss it! -------------------- Mongolia, a country with a rich history and vast grasslands🌾. Here, you'll find endless grasslands, galloping horses🐎, unique nomadic culture, and hospitable herders. Come to Mongolia and experience the fusion of freedom and wildness!🌄 -------------------- 🛫 Itinerary: DAY 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the hotel. DAY 2–5: Ulaanbaatar city tour. Includes wrestling matches🤼‍♂️, museum visits🏛, traditional cultural performances🎭, live shooting🔫, and Gandan Monastery pilgrimage🙏. DAY 6–7: Visit Kharkhorin and Khogno Khan, explore Erdene Zuu Monastery, 108 White Stupas, museums🏛, volcanoes🌋, and canyons. DAY 8–10: Cross Murun, visit the Mongolian Navy🛳 and reindeer tribe🦌, and experience ancient and mysterious Mongolian culture. DAY 11: Return to Ulaanbaatar from Erdenet, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way🌄. DAY 12: Experience Ulaanbaatar's live shooting club and Genghis Khan's camp again. DAY 13: End your wonderful Mongolian trip, transfer to the airport for your return flight🛫. -------------------- **Notes**: 📅 February climate: February in Mongolia is very cold, remember to bring a thick coat and thermal underwear! 💵 Exchange rate: 1 RMB is approximately 474 Mongolian Tugrik, convert currency in advance for convenience. 📝 Visa information: Chinese citizens need to apply for a Mongolian visa in advance, prepare relevant materials to ensure smooth entry. 🎁 Specialty prices: Mongolian specialties such as dried mushrooms and yogurt tea are reasonably priced, suitable as souvenirs. 🔔 Tips: Respect local customs, avoid going out alone at night, and ensure a safe and pleasant trip! -------------------- 🎉 Enjoy Mongolia's magnificent scenery and unique culture, and create unforgettable travel memories!
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