Orkhon Valley

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Orkhon Valley
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“The Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape sprawls along the banks of the Orkhon River in Central Mongolia, some 320 km west from the capital Ulaanbaatar. It was inscribed by UNESCO in the World Heritage List as representing the development of nomadic pastoral traditions spanning more than two millennia.”
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National GeographicOct 15

What I Learnt About Mongolia by Eating With its Nomadic Families

Across Mongolia’s grassland steppe, food remains closely tied to enduring nomadic traditions. From mutton-filled dumplings to fermented mare’s milk, it’s a cuisine shaped by heritage, hospitality and ...

central steppe region with vast grassland and low mountain ridges

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  • Orkhon ValleyNeighborhoodcentral steppe region with vast grassland and low mountain ridges
  • buuzRestaurantsteamed dumplings made with mutton, mountain onions, and salt
  • Gorkhi Terelj National ParkSightpark with a meandering, tree-lined stream and grassy hills
  • a a ruulRestauranttraditional dried curd made from separated cow's milk curds and whey
  • khorkhogRestaurantmutton slow-cooked over hot stones
  • g a mbirRestaurantsweet, fried bread
  • a ir a gRestaurantfermented mare's milk, a distinctive traditional drink
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OutsideAug 3

A Ride Through Mongolia

AETHER Apparel and its adventurous gear testers held up to every challenge on a once-in-a-lifetime motorcycle expedition through the Mongolian steppe

Remote valley for motorcycle expeditions

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