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 Karakorum - The state of Mongols in the 13th century was among the most powerful of all in the world. Center of the empire was Karakorum city until Khuvilai Khaan decided to move his capital to Dadu or Beijing. After collapsing of Yuan dynasty Min state’s invaders sacked the city and massacred its inhabitants in 1388 and ruined it. Though Karakorum was partially reconstructed later, it was nevertheless eventually deserted. Erdene Zuu, built in 1586, is the first Buddhist monastery to have been built in Mongolia. Various construction materials were taken from the ruins of Karakorum to build this monastery. Today Erdene Zuu monastery complex remains an active Buddhist monastery as well as a museum that is open to tourists. Day1. Traveling around “Piece of Sand Dunes” (250 km). Camel riding. After breakfast time, we will drive to Central Mongolia. Arrive to this place called as Piece of Sand Dunes. It is the northern edge of the Gobi desert in Mongolia. This sand dunes represents landscape, climate & ecology of Gobi Desert, in this region. In 1991, the United Nations designated the Gobi as the fourth largest biosphere reserve in the world. After lunch time, we will ride camels here. The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and we will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will take us to the sand-dunes. Visit to Nomadic Family. Interaction with local nomads. After dinner time, we will have free time. Overnight in Elsen Tasarkhai. Day2. Visit Karakorum, Mongolian historically town (90 km). Horseback riding. After lunch time, we will ride horses in the valley of the Mongols' historical river Orkhon. After dinner time we will have free time. Overnight in Karakorum. Day3. Back to Ulaanbaatar (260 km). Wild horses. After breakfast time, we will head out west. The drive takes about 3 hours (about 260 km) until we reach Khustai National Park where re-introduction of the wild Przewalski horses has taken place since 1992. After lunch time, will be spent at leisure hiking in the surrounding mountains for looking wild horses. After dinner time, we will invite you to have a fun time in ger restourant of tourist camp. Have a fun time and drink Mongolian beer. Overnight in the National Park. Day5. Back to Ulaanbaatar (90 km). After breakfast time, we will drive to Ulaanbaatar city and after we transfer you to your accommodation our trip will finish.
Photos:  Elsen Tasarkhai  Natural Beauty Elsen Tasarkhai & Mountain Khugnu Khaan  Kharkhorin town  Wall of Erdene Zuu Monastery Complex  Erdene Zuu monastery wall  Phallic rock at Karakorum  Turtle Rock at Karakorum  Another (bigger) turtle Rock at Karakorum  Takhi wild horses at National Park Khustai  with Przhevalsky's horses  with Przhevalsky's horses
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