One of the most respected travel guides, Lonely Planet won the title of Mongolia as the top country to visit in 2024 for its “wide open spaces, adventures and culture.” Lonely Planet described the capital Ulaanbaatar as “full of people and unique attractions.”
Lonely Planet writes: “Mongolia, narrowed down between Russia and China, seems difficult to reach two large neighbours given recent geopolitical events. However, the doors for Mongolia have been opened and the tourism campaign relaxed visa restrictions until 2025.” Following a challenging period of welcoming tourists following the global pandemic, the launch of the “Welcome to Mongolia” campaign shows the country's efforts to boost the tourism sector and achieve its target of one million tourists per year.
Mongolia aims to reach 1 million tourists each year from 2023 to 2025, with the ad focusing on promoting breathtaking landscapes, including lifelong activities such as frozen lakes, northern lights, and reindeer sleds and camel races.
Mongolia offers more than just being the world's largest inland country. This is a hidden gem from the vast Gobi Desert to the breathtaking Altai Mountains.
The country's vast, untouched landscape is rarely found, as it is less than half of London, with only 3 million people.
Here you will learn about the traditions of ancient nomadic cultures away from crowds and tourist traps, and see many temples and monasteries such as the Gandang Kiid Abbey and the Elden Zoo Montery, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Another UNESCO registered event is the traditional festival in Nadham held every July and focuses on three traditional games, including horse racing, wrestling, archery, traditional dance and music.
The incredible rock formations of Gurban Saikan National Park are also a must. Northern Lake Kovsgol is the largest freshwater lake in the country, more than 2 million years old, providing clear water bodies and surrounded by many mountain ranges and forests.
