“You can do it, Mom,” shouted my daughter, Malu, 21, as I hung from a zipline that would take me into the clouds far below.
23.09.2023 - 18:13 / lonelyplanet.com
Mongolia is a very special place. Families who don’t mind stepping outside the familiar can explore nomadic lifestyles, see pristine nature, and try all sorts of adventurous activities with children.
Horse and camel riding, historical and cultural museums, and myriad national parks will help you create unforgettable memories with your children in Mongolia, but long trips along dirt roads, the lack of modern sanitation facilities in rural areas, and the meat-dominated food can be challenging for tiny travelers.
Mongolian families travel a lot with their children, usually in their own vehicles, but in a country where tourism is still developing, foreign tourists need to be prepared for some difficulties when traveling with children in Mongolia.
However, with a bit of preparation and planning, you can easily overcome any problems. Here is our guide to exploring Mongolia with children, including the best indoor and outdoor activities for kids, the best places to travel and the key things to consider.
Yes, if you are in the right place, at the right time, and have a concrete plan and prepare for the trip in advance. Your kids will experience adventurous activities that are unlike anything anywhere else in the world, but traveling with children in Mongolia is not easy.
Special facilities for people with children are only available at airports, large department stores and high-end restaurants and there are few public playgrounds for children anywhere in the country.
Spending time in the capital, Ulaanbaatar, will give you and your kids a chance to experience all sorts of Mongolian adventures, from horse riding in the surrounding grasslands and trips to fascinating cultural, historical, and sensory museums to sampling traditional Mongolian food.
If you want to relax with your children in untouched nature and clean, fresh air, go by plane to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park or the serene lake of Khövsgöl Nuur, where you can swim in clean waters, ride horses, visit nomadic families and enjoy real Mongolian cuisine in a pristine natural setting. A train trip to Selenge Province will provide a comfortable vantage point for looking out over Mongolia’s striking agricultural landscapes.
If you want to travel comfortably with babies and toddlers, it’s best to stick to larger, more accessible tourist destinations in Mongolia.
Khövsgöl Nuur is a major tourist destination, with good facilities for travelers, making it a great stop for babies, toddlers and pregnant women. The lake is surrounded by forests and has beautifully clean water, so it’s a good place to rest and enjoy the fresh air. Although the lake water is cold, Mongolians believe that taking a dip is good for children’s immunity and helps prevent colds in winter. Even
“You can do it, Mom,” shouted my daughter, Malu, 21, as I hung from a zipline that would take me into the clouds far below.
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