China & Mongolia - Day 8

This morning we go shopping and then have lunch at the "Mongolian Barbeque" grill restaurant. A customer chooses his/her own choice from the variety of vegetables, meats and sauce and bring them for cooking.




River view at the Gachuurt Tourist Camp which is located in the North Eastern side of the city 20 km from Ulaan Baatar. This place is built using the same structure as the Mongolian Ancient capital KharKhorum with traditional architecture construction.



And that should be all for my trip. Special thanks to K. Sivaporn and K. Rochana who arrange this memorable trip for us all and the warm hospitality from Mr. Ganzorig and his family. They take very good care of us all. We have such a wonderful time and hope to visit Mongolia again.
Gobi Complex : http://www.gobicomplex.mn/

China & Mongolia - Day 7

Pe Puart and Pe Busaba enjoy the fresh air at the uphill in the morning.



The view is superb.



Visit the 13th Century Camp. The project is still under construction. It aims to provide visitors with the way of living, customs and traditions of the 13th century period. That century was the period where Mongolian empire spreaded its rule across the continental from east to west. Currently about 6 camps are completed for visiting such as craftmen camp, educational camp, herders' camp, and King Palace.



Khun Pichai and Pe Busaba in front of the traditional 13th century Ger.



The small warrior.

China & Mongolia - Day 6

Pe Aae at the Central Temple or Gandantegchinleng Khiid. The temple name signifies something like “Great Place of Complete Joy or Great Way to the Cosmos”.



Sukhbaatar square, center of the city. From this spot in July 1921 Damdiny Sükhbaatar, the 'hero of the revolution', declared Mongolia's independence from the Chinese.



I, Miu (our hosts'daughter) and Nong Pat in front of the parliament building with Chinggis Khaan Statue.



We then drive to the Terelj Camp, about 50 kilometers outside of Ulaan Baatar. Here we try horse riding, of which my boss describes my riding skill as “Frozen” 555



A Buddha image at the monastry



Turtle Rock



Our comfortable Ger for tonight accommodation



Our hosts are very nice that the traditional songs and gymnastics are arranged to entertain us tonight together with the outdoor barbeque and camp fire. A very enjoyable day.

China & Mongolia - Day 5

At Nadaam Festival’s opening ceremony on Mongolian National Day, of which 3 main sports are highlighted: wrestling, archery and horse racing. The parade is colorful and interesting.





Khun Chantra, Dr. Sumet, Mr. Ganzorig, Pe Tim, Tem (Mr. Ganzorig's son) and Nong Pat
We then rush to see the horse racing outside the city. Having lunch in beautiful decorated Ger hosted by Mr. Gonzarig.



It seems like all cars in Ulaan Baatar are heading to this horse racing competition.

China & Mongolia - Day 4

Noi, Mi, Suthas and Pe Nom at Zaisan Monument.

As per warning by many sources, we, 5 of the group, get first hand experience when check in that the seat is full (though it was booked and confirmed) and have to wait for the next available flight to Mongolia. Finally on a last minute, thanks to the helping by Khun KriengKrai, TG manager, four of us including “lucky me”, get upgrade to business class and can board that flight, left only one of our group, Pe Add at the Beijing airport.

After warm welcome by Mrs. Ganzorig and check in at the Gobi Hotel, we visit the Winter Palace and then the Zaisan Monument.



Picture of Chinggis Khaan, the Great Warrior of Mongolia at the “Tumen Ekh” where we enjoy the traditional singing and dance, especially the fantastic gymnastics.



The guys test the temperature in one of the sauna room.



Dinner in sauna room with sauna dress.