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Mongolian Etiquette for Visitors
A plain-language overview of everyday manners for visitors to Mongolia, from greetings and gifts to photos and sacred places, and the respect behind them.
Planning a Trip
Etiquette and Safety
Manners, staying healthy and traveling responsibly.
Ger Etiquette: Dos and Donts
Well-known courtesies for visiting a ger, including how to enter, where to sit and how to receive food or drink, with the reasons behind each custom.
Safety and Responsible Travel in Mongolia
How to prepare for remote areas, check official advisories, leave no trace and show respect to herders and sacred sites when traveling in Mongolia.
Staying Healthy While Traveling in Mongolia
General cautions for staying well in Mongolia: distance from medical care, altitude, strong sun, water and why to get advice from a qualified professional first.
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