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INFORMATION ABOUT GOBI DESERT
ABOUT GOBI DESERT
Gobi is a Mongolian word for a sandy area. The Gobi Desert extends to Inner Mongolia and the territory of Mongolia. There are four prefectures in Mongolia: Dornogobi Dundgobi, Umnugobi, Gobi-Altai. Of course, because it is a desert, there are common sand dunes, camels, lizards, wide fields, rough stones,
dinosaur fossils, and dinosaur egg fossils. Nomads have lived in the Gobi Desert of Mongolia since their ancestors. Nomads living in the Gobi Desert have camels, horses, cows, sheep and goats. Of course, wild horses, wolves, wild camels and wild bears. You never know if you might even find a dinosaur egg.
also live in the Gobi Desert. The Gobi Desert is not just an endless dune. Come to Mongolia's Gobi Desert to discover ancient dinosaurs, traces of the ocean and be captivated by nature. The Gobi Desert is also home to the world's second-largest mining, relying on the mineral resources of the old seabed. The Gobi Desert is undoubtedly one of the top destinations for Mongolian travel. Enjoy your trip to the Gobi Desert.
MAP of GOBI DESERT
The Gobi Desert extends to the territories of Mongolia and Inner Mongolia. All the place names in the Gobi Desert are in Mongolian and have been passed down from generation to generation. For more information about the Gobi Desert, please refer to wikipedia. Please check this for the exact map.
TEMPERATURE, climate of GOBI DESERT
Mongolia is located at an average elevation of 1,500 m above sea level, separated from the oceans, surrounded by high mountain ranges that block out humid winds.
Mongolia's climate is continental, with short, hot and rainy summers (+25 C), and long, very harsh winters (average temperatures of -24 C).
The country has an average of 256 days of sunshine per year. You can check the daily also annual average
temperature, etc online in real time.
Traveling in the Gobi Desert is best done in late June, July, August and early September.
Choose clothes that suit the temperature and season and go on a trip. I wrote about choosing clothes in the travel advice below.
GOBI DESERT PHOTO
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Many photographers travel to the gobi desert to take pictures. The photographers take pictures of gobi gurvansaikhan, khongoriin els, dinosaur egg, yolin am and so on. You can see these pictures at the link below.
Useful FACTS about GOBI DESERT
The time difference
You have to be careful, Mongolian territory is spread over two different time zones. There is a one hour time difference between the three aimag in the west and the rest of the country. The three most westerly aimag (Khovd, Uvs and Bayan-Olgiy) have a lag with France (GMT + 1) of 6 hours. The rest of the country is 7 hours behind Paris.
How many tourist camps are there in the Gobi Desert?
A private tourist camp was established in the early 1990s. Not long ago, tourists were staying at a tourist camp. Now I'm staying at a nomad's house near the tourist camp. Click here for a directory of tourist camps in the Gobi Desert. Click here for information on tourist camps in the Gobi Desert and tourist camps throughout Mongolia.
How much fly to Gobi Desert From Ulaanbaatar?
It takes about an hour to take a domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Gobi. There are three Gobis: the South Gobi, the Middle Gobi, and the East Gobi. By car Dalanzadagad in South Gobi can be reached in one day by car.
How many kilometers is it from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar?
It takes one day to drive from Ulaanbaatar city to Dalanzadgad city, which is 585 km.
Accommodation in GOBI DESERT
Stay tourist camp and guesthouses homestay
Choosing the right accommodation is essential when traveling to Mongolia. We offer 3 types of accommodation: tourist yurt camps, guest yurts near a nomadic family, and camping in the countryside.
Camping in Mongolia is easy. In parks or nature reserves, the camp is regulated and paid. On the pastures, on the other hand, you are almost free to pitch your tent wherever you want. The ranchers are usually quick to approach the camping tents. You can thus meet nomads, and have the opportunity to stay several days near their yurts or on their pastures.
Telephone and Internet
Payment for internet connect, mobile
Cell phone networks cover the capital and the main cities.
- From France to Mongolia: 00 + 976 + correspondent's number.
- From Mongolia to France: 00 + 33 + correspondent's number (without the initial 0).
Electricity
Where, when how do charge my notebook
Alternating current 220 Volts, 50 Hertz. The sockets are three-prong, so it is better to bring adapters.
GOBI DESERT SPOTS
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TRAVEL ADVICE for GOBI DESERT TOUR
Before departure and visa Mongolia
There are people from countries that can enter Mongolia without a visa. There are always people from countries who need a visa. Please check this link.
The Mint
The country's official currency is the tögrög (or tugrik), but dollars and euros are accepted in most tourist areas. You can exchange dollars or euros on the spot or withdraw money with an international credit card at banks in Ulaanbaatar and major cities. ATMs are available everywhere in Ulaanbaatar. Out of Ulaanbaatar, official exchange locations are scarce.
Hygiene and Health
No vaccine is required to travel to Mongolia. However, certain vaccines are recommended, especially if you plan to spend an extended stay in a rural area. Various drugs (from paracetamol to antibiotics) are sold without prescription in private pharmacies. It is important to take out health and repatriation insurance. Check that your insurance works in Mongolia.
In Ulaanbaatar and in large towns, running water is generally drinkable. As a precaution, buy mineral water bottles, or disinfect or boil running water. In the steppe or forest areas, the spring water has generally remained very pure. The sources of mineral water are indicated by visible marks of worship: ceremonial silks, kinds of colored scarves placed to consecrate a place.
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Receive objects and food with both hands, or with the right hand supported by the left hand at the wrist or elbow.
Keep your sleeves down to your wrists in a ger. Do not worry about this rule if you only wear a T-shirt.
When you walk on someone's foot, you must immediately shake your hand.
Taste everything that is offered.
Leave small gifts (avoiding money and vodka) to the host families.
Examples: beauty products, sweets, these gifts have to offer when you leave.
Enter a ger without stepping on the door step, right foot first. And also, without bumping his head. These errors indicate a lack of respect for the head of the family.
Always enter a ger to the left and circulate, on invitation, in a clockwise direction.
Keep your hat on your head when entering a ger.
When sleeping in a ger, be sure to always point your feet towards the entrance.
DO NOT MAKE
Point your feet towards the fireplace or another person in a ger.
Stand at the entrance of the ger
Pass or pass objects between the two central posts of the ger, even if the premises do.
Knock before entering a ger.
Throw waste into the fire of the ger stove.
Take or give food or objects with your left hand.
Keep your hat on your head or your hands in your pockets when entering a Buddhist temple.
Leave your purse on the ground. It is the guarantee to see his money fly away according to the custom.