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Mongolia - Travel Guide

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Mongolia - Travel Guide
Mongolia - Travel Guide

Discover Mongolia's vibrant culture and hidden gems.

If you're dreaming of a unique adventure, this Lonely Planet guide to Mongolia is a treasure trove of insider tips and must-see spots. It's like having a savvy friend show you around, revealing where you can witness ancient traditions and explore otherworldly landscapes. For curious travelers and culture enthusiasts, this book promises to enrich your journey with authentic experiences.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Mongolia - Travel Guide

by Anna Kaminski, Michael Kohn
RM40.57 MYR Now RM33.12 MYR Save 18%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM156.88 MYR  

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ISBN: 9781742202990
Authors: Anna Kaminski, Michael Kohn
Publisher: GeoPlaneta
Date of Publication: 2014-07-21
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Nature, Travel, History
Related Topics: Guidebook, Reference, Nature, History, Travel, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.8
(rated by 96 readers)

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Discover Mongolia. Cling to your camel as a Gobi sandstorm sweeps past. Learn the 'three manly sports' while visiting nomad families on a Ger-to-Ger adventure. Honor the sky gods with the famous vodka dip-and-flick ritual. Stretch out your vocal cords with a throat-singing lesson in Chandmani. In This Guide: Our intrepid author conducted 180 days' research, covered 8259km and drank 135 cups of salty milk tea. New Outdoors chapter details activities from cycling the Chinggis Khaan trail to horse trekking in the steppes. Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, news and traveler insights.
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Discover Mongolia's vibrant culture and hidden gems.

If you're dreaming of a unique adventure, this Lonely Planet guide to Mongolia is a treasure trove of insider tips and must-see spots. It's like having a savvy friend show you around, revealing where you can witness ancient traditions and explore otherworldly landscapes. For curious travelers and culture enthusiasts, this book promises to enrich your journey with authentic experiences.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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